Gevo (GEVO) GC gets 158,334 restricted shares; 27,278 withheld
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Gevo, Inc. reported compensation-related equity transactions for its General Counsel, David Michael Kettner. He received 158,334 shares of restricted common stock that vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the grant date, conditioned on his continued service with the company. To cover tax withholding obligations upon vesting of a restricted stock award, the issuer withheld 27,278 shares of common stock at $2.40 per share as a non-market disposition. The amendment corrects an inadvertent error in the previously reported amount of securities subject to this tax withholding.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Kettner David Michael
Role
General Counsel
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 158,334 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 27,278 | $2.40 | $65K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 158,334 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents restricted common stock that vests in three equal annual installments beginning on the date of grant, provided that the reporting person remains in continuous service with the issuer as of each vesting date. Represents shares withheld by the issuer to cover tax withholding obligations upon vesting of a restricted stock award. This amendment is being filed to correct an inadvertent error in the amount of securities subject to tax withholding in this reported transaction.
Key Figures
Restricted stock grant: 158,334 shares
Tax withholding shares: 27,278 shares
Tax withholding price: $2.40 per share
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Restricted stock grant
158,334 shares
Restricted common stock awarded to General Counsel
Tax withholding shares
27,278 shares
Shares withheld to cover tax obligations on vesting
Tax withholding price
$2.40 per share
Price used for shares withheld for tax obligations
Shares after withholding entry
131,056 shares
Total common shares held following the tax-withholding transaction
Shares after grant entry
158,334 shares
Total restricted common shares held following the grant transaction
Key Terms
restricted common stock, tax withholding obligations, restricted stock award, grant, award, or other acquisition, +1 more
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restricted common stock financial
"Represents restricted common stock that vests in three equal annual installments"
Restricted common stock is company shares that carry limits on selling or transferring for a set period or until certain conditions are met, like time-based vesting or regulatory clearance. Think of them as shares in a locked box that gradually open; they can become freely tradable later but initially reduce the number of shares available on the market. Investors watch restricted stock because its eventual release can change a company’s share supply, affect stock price, and influence control and dilution.
tax withholding obligations financial
"Represents shares withheld by the issuer to cover tax withholding obligations"
restricted stock award financial
"upon vesting of a restricted stock award"
A restricted stock award is company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or fully owned until certain conditions—like staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets—are met. Think of it as a gift that only becomes yours after you fulfill specific obligations; for investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total shares outstanding when they vest, reveal how management is being paid and motivated, and create potential selling pressure when restrictions lift.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction code description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities financial
"transaction code description: Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
FAQ
What insider transactions did Gevo (GEVO) report for David Michael Kettner?
Gevo reported that General Counsel David Michael Kettner received 158,334 shares of restricted common stock and had 27,278 shares withheld to cover tax obligations. Both transactions are compensation-related, not open-market purchases or sales of Gevo shares.
Is the Gevo (GEVO) insider transaction a market sale or a tax withholding?
The disposition of 27,278 Gevo shares is a tax withholding, not an open-market sale. The issuer retained these shares to satisfy tax obligations arising from a restricted stock vesting, according to the transaction code and explanatory footnote.
What does the amendment in Gevo’s (GEVO) Form 4/A correct?
The amendment corrects an inadvertent error in the previously reported tax withholding amount. It clarifies the number of securities subject to tax withholding upon vesting of a restricted stock award, aligning the filing with the actual 27,278 shares withheld.