[Form 4] Ethan Allen Interiors Inc Insider Trading Activity
David M. Sable, a director of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (ETD), was granted stock options to purchase 3,381 shares under the company's Stock Incentive Plan on 08/06/2025. The options carry an exercise price of $29.58 and are held directly by Mr. Sable. Following the award, Mr. Sable beneficially owns 3,381 derivative securities tied to common stock.
The grant vests ratably over three years with one-third of the options vesting each year on the anniversary of the grant beginning 08/06/2026, and the options expire on 08/06/2035. The filing notes the grant was reported on Form 4 by a single reporting person and executed by an attorney-in-fact.
- 3,381 stock options granted to a director under the Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. Stock Incentive Plan
- Vesting ratably over three years, with one-third vesting annually beginning 08/06/2026, supporting retention
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Routine director stock option grant with multi-year vesting; standard for retention and alignment.
The grant of 3,381 options to a director under the company Stock Incentive Plan appears to be a standard compensation action rather than an extraordinary corporate event. Vesting is ratable over three years, which aligns incentives with continued service. The direct ownership form indicates no indirect vehicles or additional control layers disclosed. From a governance perspective, this is a customary disclosure that signals compensation alignment but has limited standalone materiality.
TL;DR: Modest-size option award with typical exercise price and long-term expiry; impacts dilution marginally.
The award specifies an exercise price of $29.58, a grant date of 08/06/2025, first vesting on 08/06/2026, and expiration on 08/06/2035. The three-year ratable vesting schedule spreads service requirements and potential dilution over time. The reported post-transaction beneficial ownership equals the number of options granted, indicating this grant represents new incremental insider compensation rather than a transfer of existing holdings.