[Form 4] Ethan Allen Interiors Inc Insider Trading Activity
Matthew J. McNulty, SVP and Chief Financial Officer of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (ETD), was granted 3,461 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 08/06/2025 under the company stock incentive plan. The RSUs vest ratably over three years, with one‑third vesting each year beginning on 08/06/2026.
Following the grant, the filing shows tax withholding sales on 08/07/2025 and 08/08/2025 that withheld 287 and 242 shares respectively (weighted by the closing prices reported at $29.31 and $29.26). These withholdings reduced his direct beneficial ownership from 13,245 shares after the grant to 12,716 shares as of 08/08/2025.
- Grant of 3,461 RSUs to SVP/CFO Matthew J. McNulty, aligning his compensation with long‑term shareholder value through a three‑year vesting schedule
- Clear vesting terms: RSUs vest ratably with one‑third vesting each year beginning 08/06/2026
- 529 shares withheld for tax obligations (287 on 08/07/2025 and 242 on 08/08/2025), reducing direct holdings from 13,245 to 12,716 shares
- Grant recorded at $0 in the non‑derivative table (standard for RSU grants) but increases potential future dilution when RSUs vest
Insights
TL;DR: CFO received a standard multi‑year RSU grant; small tax‑withholding share sales modestly reduced direct holdings.
The 08/06/2025 grant of 3,461 RSUs to the SVP/CFO follows customary long‑term compensation practice, with vesting spread over three years to align executive incentives with shareholder interests. The subsequent reported transactions on 08/07 and 08/08/2025 represent shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations (287 and 242 shares at $29.31 and $29.26). Net direct holdings ended at 12,716 shares. Overall, the filing is routine and not materially dilutive.
TL;DR: Compensation disclosure is clear: time‑based RSUs with tax withholding; no unusual acceleration or disposition clauses reported.
The disclosure specifies a standard ratable vesting schedule (one‑third annually beginning 08/06/2026), which is typical for aligning management with long‑term performance. The two withholding events are administrative and tied to vesting/tax obligations, reflected at closing prices on 08/07/2025 and 08/08/2025. No derivatives or other atypical instruments are reported. Impact on governance and control is minimal.