[Form 4] ETSY INC Insider Trading Activity
Etsy’s Chief Legal Officer Colin Stretch reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and performance stock units.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Etsy’s Chief Legal Officer Colin Stretch reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and performance stock units. On April 1, 2026, he exercised and settled awards into 27,581 shares of common stock, reflecting vesting of time-based and performance-based units that convert 1-for-1 into common stock.
To cover related tax withholding obligations, 16,681 shares of common stock were withheld by Etsy at $49.97 per share, rather than sold in the open market. After these transactions, Stretch directly held 50,086 shares of Etsy common stock. The filing shows routine compensation-related vesting and tax withholding, with no open‑market purchases or sales.
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Insider Trade Summary
27,581 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
7 txns
Insider
Stretch Colin
Role
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 4,562 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 4,210 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 5,974 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Performance Stock Units | 10,140 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Performance Stock Units | 2,695 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 27,581 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 16,681 | $49.97 | $834K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 90,599 contracts (Direct);
Performance Stock Units — 2,695 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 50,086 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (9)
- F1. Shares of common stock acquired upon the vesting of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units ("performance 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 and performance stock units..
- F3. Represents restricted stock units which correspond 1-for-1 with common stock.
- F4. 25% of the restricted stock units vested on April 1, 2024, with the remainder vesting in 6 equal semi-annual installments thereafter, provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on each vesting date and has no expiration date.
- F5. 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.
- F6. 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.
- F7. Performance stock units correspond 1-for-1 with common stock.
- F8. The earned performance stock units vest in full on April 1, 2026, provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on such vesting date, and have no expiration date.
- F9. The earned performance stock units vest in equal installments on each of April 1, 2026 and April 1, 2027, provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on each vesting date, and have no expiration date.
Key Figures
Shares acquired via vesting: 27,581 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 16,681 shares
Tax withholding price: $49.97/share
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6 metrics
Shares acquired via vesting
27,581 shares
Common stock from RSU and PSU settlements on April 1, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
16,681 shares
Tax-withholding disposition at $49.97 per share on April 1, 2026
Tax withholding price
$49.97/share
Reference price for common shares withheld to cover tax obligations
Shares held after transactions
50,086 shares
Direct Etsy common stock ownership by Colin Stretch after April 1, 2026
Derivative exercises
27,581 shares
ExerciseShares in transaction summary for derivative conversions
Tax-withheld share count
16,681 shares
TaxWithholdingShares in transaction summary
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Performance Stock Units, tax withholding obligations, retirement eligible, +1 more
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"Shares of common stock acquired upon the vesting of 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.
Performance Stock Units financial
"performance-based restricted stock units ("performance stock units")"
Performance stock units are a type of company award that grants employees shares of stock only if certain performance goals are met. They motivate employees to work toward specific company achievements, aligning their interests with those of shareholders. For investors, they can influence a company's future stock supply and reflect management’s confidence in reaching key targets.
tax withholding obligations financial
"withholding of shares by the Issuer to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligations"
retirement eligible financial
"provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on, or becomes retirement eligible prior to, such vesting date"
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction code description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
FAQ
What insider transactions did Etsy (ETSY) report for Colin Stretch?
Etsy reported that Chief Legal Officer Colin Stretch settled equity awards into common stock and had shares withheld for taxes. He exercised and converted restricted and performance stock units into 27,581 common shares, with part of the resulting stock retained as a direct holding.
Were any of Colin Stretch’s Etsy (ETSY) transactions open-market sales or purchases?
No open-market sales or purchases are reported. The filing shows exercises and settlements of stock-based awards plus a tax-withholding share disposition. Shares were withheld by Etsy at $49.97 per share solely to satisfy tax obligations, rather than being sold independently in the market.
What is Colin Stretch’s Etsy (ETSY) common stock holding after these transactions?
Following the April 1, 2026 transactions, Colin Stretch directly holds 50,086 Etsy common shares. This balance reflects shares received from vested equity awards minus those withheld by Etsy to cover associated tax liabilities, as reported in the Form 4 insider transaction summary.
How do Etsy (ETSY) restricted stock units and performance stock units work in this filing?
The restricted stock units and performance stock units each correspond 1-for-1 with Etsy common stock. They vest over time or upon meeting performance goals and then settle into common shares, provided Colin Stretch remains continuously employed or becomes retirement eligible by specified vesting dates.
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