[Form 4] Ethan Allen Interiors Inc Insider Trading Activity
Douglas H. Diefenbach, SVP, Business Development at Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (ETD), reported an internal equity withholding tied to vesting of company stock. The filing shows a transaction dated 08/11/2025 in which 164 shares were withheld to cover required tax withholding; the withholding used the closing market price on that date. After the withholding, the report lists 5,933 shares held directly by Mr. Diefenbach and 977 shares held indirectly in a 401(k) plan. The Form 4 indicates this action was a routine tax-withholding event tied to share vesting rather than an open-market sale or new acquisition.
- Officer retains direct ownership of 5,933 shares, indicating continued insider alignment with the company
- 164 shares were withheld for taxes at vesting, a routine administrative action rather than an open-market sale
- None.
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TL;DR: A routine tax-withholding at vesting was reported; ownership remains largely intact and the action is not material to shareholders.
The Form 4 discloses that 164 shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations related to vesting. The reporting person is an officer and director, and retains 5,933 shares directly plus 977 shares indirectly in a 401(k). There is no indication of open-market sales, leadership changes, or other governance actions. From a governance perspective, this is a routine equity-compensation settlement with no evident impact on control or governance structure.
TL;DR: Withholding of vested shares for taxes is standard; the report documents the mechanics and remaining holdings.
The explanation clarifies that the 164 shares represent tax-withholding at vesting and that the fair market value used was the closing price on the transaction date. The filing separately discloses 5,933 shares held directly and 977 shares in a 401(k). This pattern—withholding shares at vesting rather than selling additional shares—aligns with typical equity-compensation administration and does not indicate a change in compensation policy or an unusual liquidity event.