e.l.f. Beauty insider award and tax-related share sale
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. insider Milsten Scott reported equity compensation activity and related tax sales. On April 24, 2026, Scott acquired 42,237 shares of common stock at $0.00 per share as a grant tied to performance-based restricted stock units whose vesting conditions were certified by the Compensation Committee. A separate entry shows 22,761 shares held indirectly through the Milsten/Conner Trust. On April 27, 2026, Scott sold 23,797 shares at $63.66 per share solely to satisfy tax and other government withholding obligations arising from the PSU vesting, and held 114,940 shares directly afterward, including restricted stock units.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 23,797 shares
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Milsten Scott
Role
Insider
Sold
23,797 shs ($1.51M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock, $0.01 par value | 23,797 | $63.66 | $1.51M |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock, $0.01 par value | 42,237 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Common Stock, $0.01 par value | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock, $0.01 par value — 114,940 shares (Direct);
Common Stock, $0.01 par value — 22,761 shares (Indirect, By Milsten/Conner Trust dated October 17, 2008)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. Represents performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") initially granted on June 1, 2023 that were subject to performance-based vesting conditions. The Compensation Committee certified the achievement of the performance-based vesting conditions for the PSUs on April 24, 2026.
- F2. Includes 45,925 restricted stock units.
- F3. The shares were sold solely to satisfy tax or other government withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of shares subject to PSUs of the Issuer.
Key Figures
Shares sold for taxes: 23,797 shares
Sale price per share: $63.66 per share
Performance-based shares acquired: 42,237 shares
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6 metrics
Shares sold for taxes
23,797 shares
Open-market sale on April 27, 2026 to satisfy withholding
Sale price per share
$63.66 per share
Price for 23,797 shares sold on April 27, 2026
Performance-based shares acquired
42,237 shares
Grant/award on April 24, 2026 from PSUs after vesting certification
Direct holdings after transactions
114,940 shares
Common stock directly owned after April 27, 2026 transactions
Restricted stock units included
45,925 RSUs
Included within the 114,940 directly held shares
Indirect trust holdings
22,761 shares
Held by Milsten/Conner Trust as of April 24, 2026
Key Terms
performance-based restricted stock units, PSUs, restricted stock units, withholding obligations, +1 more
5 terms
performance-based restricted stock units financial
"Represents performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") initially granted on June 1, 2023"
Performance-based restricted stock units are a type of employee equity award that converts into company shares only if predefined financial or operational targets are met over a set period. Think of it like a bonus check that becomes stock only when specific goals are hit; it ties pay to results, aligning managers’ incentives with shareholders. Investors care because these awards affect future share count, executive incentives, and signal how management’s success will be measured and rewarded.
PSUs financial
"The Compensation Committee certified the achievement of the performance-based vesting conditions for the PSUs"
PSUs are company shares promised to employees or executives that only become actual stock if the business hits specific performance targets over a set period. For investors, PSUs matter because they link pay to measurable outcomes — similar to a conditional bonus that converts into ownership — which can influence management decisions, dilution of shares, and signals about confidence in future results.
restricted stock units financial
"Includes 45,925 restricted stock units."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
withholding obligations financial
"sold solely to satisfy tax or other government withholding obligations in connection with the vesting"
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
FAQ
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What insider transactions did Milsten Scott report at e.l.f. Beauty (ELF)?
Milsten Scott reported receiving 42,237 shares of e.l.f. Beauty common stock from a performance-based award and selling 23,797 shares at $63.66 each. The sale was made solely to cover tax and government withholding obligations tied to PSU vesting.
What equity award did Milsten Scott receive from e.l.f. Beauty (ELF)?
Scott acquired 42,237 shares of e.l.f. Beauty common stock at $0.00 per share. These shares came from performance-based restricted stock units granted June 1, 2023, after the Compensation Committee certified that the performance vesting conditions were achieved on April 24, 2026.
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