Forrester (NASDAQ: FORR) CRO RSUs vest alongside new 30,000-unit grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
FORRESTER RESEARCH, INC. Chief Research Officer Sharyn Leaver reported routine equity compensation activity. On April 1, 2026, restricted stock units vested and converted into 10,451 shares of common stock, and 2,956 shares were withheld at $5.39 per share to cover tax obligations. The filing also shows a new grant of 30,000 restricted stock units, each representing the right to receive one share of common stock upon future vesting. Following these transactions, Leaver directly holds 28,804 shares of common stock and 30,000 restricted stock units.
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Insider Trade Summary
10,451 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
Leaver Sharyn
Role
Chief Research Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 4,201 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 6,250 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 30,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 10,451 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 2,956 | $5.39 | $16K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 8,400 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 31,760 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the conversion, upon vesting, of restricted stock units into common stock. Represents shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting on April 1, 2026 of the restricted stock units awarded to the reporting person on April 1, 2024 and April 1, 2025. The awards include a provision for the withholding of shares by the Issuer to satisfy withholding taxes due as a result of the vesting of the awards. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive, following vesting, one share of Forrester Research, Inc. common stock. On April 1, 2024, the reporting person was granted 16,802 Restricted Stock Units that vest and convert into common stock in four equal and consecutive installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. On April 1, 2025, the reporting person was granted 25,000 Restricted Stock Units that vest and convert into common stock in four equal and consecutive installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. On April 1, 2026, the reporting person was granted 30,000 Restricted Stock Units that vest and convert into common stock in four equal and consecutive installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.
Key Figures
RSUs converted: 10,451 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 2,956 shares at $5.39
New RSU grant: 30,000 restricted stock units
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6 metrics
RSUs converted
10,451 shares
Restricted stock units vesting into common stock on April 1, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
2,956 shares at $5.39
Common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations on vesting
New RSU grant
30,000 restricted stock units
Grant to Sharyn Leaver on April 1, 2026
Common shares after transactions
28,804 shares
Direct Forrester common stock holdings following Form 4 transactions
RSU holdings after grant
30,000 units
Restricted stock units directly held after April 1, 2026 grant
Derivative exercises
10,451 shares
Total derivative exercise shares from transaction summary
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, vesting, tax withholding obligations, grant, award, or other acquisition, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"On April 1, 2026, the reporting person was granted 30,000 Restricted Stock Units that vest and convert into common stock"
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.
vesting financial
"Represents the conversion, upon vesting, of restricted stock units into common stock."
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
tax withholding obligations financial
"Represents shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting on April 1, 2026"
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
FAQ
What insider transactions did FORR Chief Research Officer Sharyn Leaver report?
Sharyn Leaver reported routine equity compensation transactions, including RSUs vesting into 10,451 common shares and a new grant of 30,000 restricted stock units. Some common shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations related to the vesting event.
What new equity award did FORR grant to Sharyn Leaver on April 1, 2026?
On April 1, 2026, Sharyn Leaver received a grant of 30,000 restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Forrester Research, Inc. common stock after the award vests under its stated schedule.
What do the restricted stock unit vesting schedules for FORR indicate?
Prior grants of 16,802 and 25,000 restricted stock units vest and convert into common stock in four equal, consecutive installments, beginning on the first anniversary of each grant date, illustrating a multi-year, time-based vesting structure for these equity awards.
Does this FORR Form 4 show any open-market stock purchases or sales?
The Form 4 does not show open-market purchases or sales. It reports derivative exercises as RSUs vesting into shares and a tax-withholding disposition, where shares were delivered back to the issuer to cover taxes rather than sold in the open market.