Exodus (EXOD) CEO reports 9,464-share tax withholding on RSU vesting
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Exodus Movement, Inc. director and CEO Jon Paul Richardson reported a tax-related share disposition tied to vested equity awards. On the vesting of previously granted Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), the company withheld 9,464 shares of Class A Common Stock at $6.50 per share to cover tax obligations, rather than executing an open-market sale. After this withholding, Richardson directly holds 815,110 shares of Class A Common Stock. Footnotes also note ongoing RSU grants totaling 117,188, 134,203, and 88,135 units that vest in equal monthly installments through January 1, 2027, January 1, 2028, and January 1, 2029, respectively, each RSU settling into one share upon vesting.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
Richardson Jon Paul
Role
Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 9,464 | $6.50 | $62K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 815,110 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- In connection with the vesting and settlement of Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") previously granted under the Issuer's equity incentive plans, the Issuer withheld shares of Company's Class A common stock, par value $0.000001 per share ("Class A Common Stock"), to satisfy its tax withholding obligations. Represents the price of the Company's Class A Common Stock on the vesting date. Includes (i) 117,188 RSUs originally granted on January 1, 2023 that vest in equal monthly installments through January 1, 2027, (ii) 134,203 RSUs originally granted on March 13, 2024 that vest in equal monthly installments through January 1, 2028 and (iii) 88,135 RSUs originally granted on May 21, 2025 that vest in equal monthly installments through January 1, 2029. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock upon settlement.
Key Figures
Tax-withheld shares: 9,464 shares
Withholding price: $6.50 per share
Shares held after transaction: 815,110 shares
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Tax-withheld shares
9,464 shares
Class A Common Stock withheld for RSU tax obligations at $6.50
Withholding price
$6.50 per share
Price of Class A Common Stock on RSU vesting date
Shares held after transaction
815,110 shares
CEO’s direct Class A Common Stock holdings following tax withholding
2023 RSU grant
117,188 RSUs
Originally granted January 1, 2023; vests monthly through January 1, 2027
2024 RSU grant
134,203 RSUs
Originally granted March 13, 2024; vests monthly through January 1, 2028
2025 RSU grant
88,135 RSUs
Originally granted May 21, 2025; vests monthly through January 1, 2029
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"), equity incentive plans, tax withholding obligations, Class A Common Stock, +1 more
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Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") financial
"In connection with the vesting and settlement of Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") previously granted..."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
equity incentive plans financial
"previously granted under the Issuer's equity incentive plans, the Issuer withheld shares..."
Equity incentive plans are company programs that pay employees, executives, or directors with company stock, stock options, or share units instead of or in addition to cash, aiming to align their interests with shareholders—like giving team members a stake in the house they help build. For investors this matters because such plans can motivate better company performance but also dilute existing ownership and increase reported compensation costs, so they affect future earnings, voting power, and share value.
tax withholding obligations financial
"the Issuer withheld shares ... to satisfy its tax withholding obligations."
Class A Common Stock financial
"Company's Class A common stock, par value $0.000001 per share ("Class A Common Stock")..."
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
vesting date financial
"Represents the price of the Company's Class A Common Stock on the vesting date."
FAQ
What insider transaction did Exodus Movement (EXOD) report for Jon Paul Richardson?
Exodus Movement reported that CEO Jon Paul Richardson had 9,464 shares of Class A Common Stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations on vested RSUs. This was a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market stock sale, and reflects settlement of prior equity awards.
What RSU awards for Exodus (EXOD) does the CEO still have outstanding?
Footnotes state that Richardson holds RSUs totaling 117,188, 134,203, and 88,135 units from grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025. These RSUs vest in equal monthly installments through January 1, 2027, January 1, 2028, and January 1, 2029, each converting into one share upon settlement.