Etsy chair Josh Silverman acquires 29,216 shares
The RSUs followed three distinct installment schedules, while the issuer withheld shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
At Etsy (ETSY), Executive Chair of the Board Josh Silverman acquired 29,216 common shares upon vesting of restricted stock units on October 1, 2026. The issuer withheld 16,158 shares for tax withholding obligations at a reported $72.84 per share. Reported trust positions as of October 1, 2026 were 4,942 shares in the GST Trust, 16,886 in the Non-GST Trust, 42,269 in an Irrevocable Trust and 54,325 in the 2019 Trust; Silverman disclaimed beneficial ownership of the GST, Non-GST and 2019 Trust holdings.
Insider Trade Summary
29,216 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
9 txns
Insider
Silverman Josh
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units F6, F7 | 7,302 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units F6, F8 | 13,260 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units F6, F9 | 8,654 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock F1 | 29,216 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock F2 | 16,158 | $72.84 | $1.18M |
| holding | Common Stock F3 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F4 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F5 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 132,030 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 262,617 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 4,942 shares (Indirect, By GST Trust);
Common Stock — 16,886 shares (Indirect, By Non-GST Trust);
Common Stock — 42,269 shares (Indirect, By Irrevocable Trust);
Common Stock — 54,325 shares (Indirect, By 2019 Trust)
Footnotes (9)
- F1. Shares of common stock acquired upon the vesting of the restricted stock units.
- F2. This transaction reported represents the withholding of shares by the Issuer to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of the restricted stock units.
- F3. These shares are held by the JGS 2018 Irrevocable GST Trust (the "GST Trust"). The Reporting Person's spouse is the trustee of the GST Trust. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and the filing of this report is not an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of these securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
- F4. These shares are held by the JGS 2018 Irrevocable Non-GST Trust (the "Non-GST Trust"). The Reporting Person's spouse is the trustee of the Non-GST Trust. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and the filing of this report is not an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of these securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
- F5. These shares are held by the Joshua G. Silverman 2019 Irrevocable Children's Trust (the "2019 Trust"). A family member of the Reporting Person is the trustee of the 2019 Trust. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and the filing of this report is not an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of these securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
- F6. Represents restricted stock units which correspond 1-for-1 with common stock.
- F7. The restricted stock units vest in 16 equal quarterly installments, beginning on July 1, 2024, provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on, or becomes retirement eligible prior to, such vesting date and has no expiration date.
- F8. The restricted stock units vest in 12 equal quarterly installments, beginning on July 1, 2025, provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on, or becomes retirement eligible prior to, such vesting date and has no expiration date.
- F9. The restricted stock units vest in 8 equal semi-annual installments, beginning on October 1, 2023, provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on, or becomes retirement eligible prior to, such vesting date and has no expiration date.
Key Figures
Common shares acquired: 29,216 shares
Shares withheld for tax obligations: 16,158 shares
Reported per-share amount: $72.84 per share
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Common shares acquired
29,216 shares
Acquired upon vesting of restricted stock units on October 1, 2026
Shares withheld for tax obligations
16,158 shares
Withheld by the issuer on October 1, 2026
Reported per-share amount
$72.84 per share
Reported for the shares withheld for tax obligations
GST Trust common shares
4,942 shares
Reported trust position as of October 1, 2026
Non-GST Trust common shares
16,886 shares
Reported trust position as of October 1, 2026
Irrevocable Trust common shares
42,269 shares
Reported trust position as of October 1, 2026
2019 Trust common shares
54,325 shares
Reported trust position as of October 1, 2026
Key Terms
restricted stock units, tax withholding obligations, beneficial ownership
3 terms
restricted stock units financial
"shares of common stock acquired upon the vesting of the 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.
tax withholding obligations financial
"to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligations"
beneficial ownership regulatory
"disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
FAQ
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What vesting schedule applied to Josh Silverman's ETSY RSUs?
The reported RSUs vest under three schedules: 7,302 in 16 equal quarterly installments beginning July 1, 2024; 13,260 in 12 equal quarterly installments beginning July 1, 2025; and 8,654 in 8 equal semi-annual installments beginning October 1, 2023. Each schedule was conditioned on continuous employment or retirement eligibility before vesting, and the RSUs had no expiration date.
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