Flywire (FLYW) director Riese gets RSU grant, exercises options and sells shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Flywire Corp director Phillip John Riese reported a mix of equity awards, option exercise, and routine share sales. He received 11,558 voting common shares as a restricted stock unit award that will vest on the earlier of June 2, 2027 or the company’s next annual stockholder meeting, with accelerated vesting upon a change in control, death, or disability.
Riese exercised options to acquire 5,000 voting common shares at $0.59 per share and sold a total of 5,000 shares in open-market transactions at weighted average prices around the mid-$15 to $16 range under a previously adopted Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. After these transactions, he directly holds 234,493 shares of voting common stock and 48,000 fully vested stock options.
Positive
- None.
Negative
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 5,000 shares ($77,131)
Net Sell
5 txns
Insider
Riese Phillip John
Role
null
Sold
5,000 shs ($77K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option (right to buy) | 5,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Voting Common Stock | 5,000 | $0.59 | $3K |
| Sale | Voting Common Stock | 4,800 | $15.3946 | $74K |
| Sale | Voting Common Stock | 200 | $16.1825 | $3K |
| Grant/Award | Voting Common Stock | 11,558 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (right to buy) — 48,000 shares (Direct, null);
Voting Common Stock — 239,493 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Shares were sold pursuant to a previously adopted Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Represents a weighted average sales price per share. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $15.09 to $15.88. The Reporting Person has provided to the Issuer, and undertakes to provide to the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission or any security holder of the Issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range. Represents a weighted average sales price per share. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $16.155 to $16.21. The Reporting Person has provided to the Issuer, and undertakes to provide to the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission or any security holder of the Issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range. Represents a restricted stock unit award that vests on the earlier of (a) June 2, 2027, and (b) the Issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders, provided that the Reporting Person has provided continuous service to the Issuer through such date. In addition, the restricted stock unit award will accelerate and fully vest upon a change in control, or the Reporting Person's earlier death or disability. The shares subject to this option are fully vested.
Key Figures
RSU grant: 11,558 shares
Shares sold at $15.3946: 4,800 shares
Shares sold at $16.1825: 200 shares
+4 more
7 metrics
RSU grant
11,558 shares
Restricted stock unit award of voting common stock on June 2, 2026
Shares sold at $15.3946
4,800 shares
Open-market sale at weighted average price; trades $15.09–$15.88
Shares sold at $16.1825
200 shares
Open-market sale at weighted average price; trades $16.155–$16.21
Option exercise size
5,000 shares
Voting common shares acquired via option exercise on June 2, 2026
Option strike price
$0.59/share
Conversion or exercise price for exercised stock options
Common shares after transactions
234,493 shares
Direct holdings of voting common stock following sales
Remaining stock options
48,000 options
Fully vested options outstanding after exercise; expire December 14, 2026
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, restricted stock unit award, weighted average sales price per share, change in control, +1 more
5 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"Shares were sold pursuant to a previously adopted Rule 10b5-1 trading plan."
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
restricted stock unit award financial
"Represents a restricted stock unit award that vests on the earlier of (a) June 2, 2027, and (b) the Issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders"
A restricted stock unit award is a promise by a company to give an employee a specified number of company shares at a future date if certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company or hitting performance goals. For investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total number of shares outstanding when converted, diluting existing holders, and they align employees’ incentives with shareholders’ interests much like giving a rising bonus that becomes real only after conditions are satisfied.
change in control regulatory
"the restricted stock unit award will accelerate and fully vest upon a change in control, or the Reporting Person's earlier death or disability."
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
fully vested financial
"The shares subject to this option are fully vested."
FAQ
What insider transactions did Flywire (FLYW) director Phillip John Riese report?
Phillip John Riese reported a grant of 11,558 restricted stock units, an exercise of 5,000 stock options at $0.59, and open-market sales totaling 5,000 Flywire common shares on June 2, 2026, according to the Form 4 filing.
What are the vesting terms of Phillip John Riese’s new Flywire (FLYW) restricted stock units?
The 11,558 restricted stock units vest on the earlier of June 2, 2027 or Flywire’s next annual stockholder meeting, provided continuous service. Vesting also accelerates upon a change in control, or upon Riese’s death or disability, according to the Form 4 footnotes.