Globalstar (GSAT) director receives 3,333-share restricted stock award
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Globalstar, Inc. director William A. Hasler received an equity compensation grant of 3,333 shares of Voting Common Stock. The award is in the form of restricted stock under the company’s Equity Incentive Plan, carries no cash exercise price, and vests on May 11, 2027.
After this grant, Hasler directly holds 65,546 shares of Globalstar common stock. Because this is a stock award rather than an open-market purchase or sale, it reflects routine director compensation rather than a discretionary trading decision.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
HASLER WILLIAM A
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Voting Common Stock | 3,333 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Voting Common Stock — 65,546 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Restricted stock grant: 3,333 shares
Grant price per share: $0.00 per share
Shares owned after grant: 65,546 shares
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Restricted stock grant
3,333 shares
Award of Voting Common Stock to director on May 11, 2026
Grant price per share
$0.00 per share
Restricted stock issued as compensation, not purchased in market
Shares owned after grant
65,546 shares
Director’s direct holdings of Voting Common Stock following the award
Vesting date
May 11, 2027
Scheduled vesting date for 3,333 restricted shares
Key Terms
restricted stock, Equity Incentive Plan, vest
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restricted stock financial
"Represents an award of restricted stock under the Issuer's Equity Incentive Plan."
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
Equity Incentive Plan financial
"Represents an award of restricted stock under the Issuer's Equity Incentive Plan."
An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.
vest financial
"The awarded shares vest on May 11, 2027."
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Globalstar (GSAT) report for William A. Hasler?
Globalstar reported that director William A. Hasler received a grant of 3,333 shares of Voting Common Stock. The award is restricted stock issued under the company’s Equity Incentive Plan, representing routine equity compensation rather than an open-market trade.
Was the Globalstar (GSAT) Form 4 transaction an open-market purchase or a stock award?
The transaction was a stock award, not an open-market purchase. The Form 4 describes it as a grant or award acquisition of 3,333 restricted shares under Globalstar’s Equity Incentive Plan, with a reported price per share of $0.00 rather than a market purchase price.