GSHD CFO granted 40,000 stock options
Goosehead Insurance, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Martin John Arthur received a grant of employee stock options covering 40,000 shares of Class A common stock.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Goosehead Insurance, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Martin John Arthur received a grant of employee stock options covering 40,000 shares of Class A common stock. The options have an exercise price of $49.12 per share and expire on April 20, 2036.
One third of the options vest on each of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date, subject to continued employment. All options will vest if, within six months after a defined change in control, his employment is terminated without cause or for good reason.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 40,000 shares
Grant/Award
1 txn
Insider
Martin John Arthur
Role
Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Employee Stock Options (right to buy) | 40,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Employee Stock Options (right to buy) — 40,000 contracts (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. One third (1/3rd) of the shares subject to the option shall vest and become exercisable, subject to continued employment, on each of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date; provided that all shares subject to the option will vest and become exercisable if, within six months following a "change in control" (as defined in the Issuer's Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "Plan")), the reporting person's employment is terminated without "cause" or for "good reason" (each as defined in the reporting person's option award agreement or the Issuer's Plan).
Key Figures
Options granted: 40,000 options
Exercise price: $49.12 per share
Expiration date: April 20, 2036
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5 metrics
Options granted
40,000 options
Employee stock options granted to CFO on April 20, 2026
Exercise price
$49.12 per share
Strike price for Class A common stock underlying options
Expiration date
April 20, 2036
Option expiration under the grant
Underlying shares
40,000 shares
Class A common stock underlying granted options
Post-grant derivative holdings
40,000 options
Total options held following this grant
Key Terms
Employee Stock Options, Class A Common Stock, change in control, Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan, +1 more
5 terms
Employee Stock Options financial
"Employee Stock Options (right to buy)"
Employee stock options are contracts that give workers the right to buy a company's shares at a set price sometime in the future, like a coupon that lets you purchase stock at today’s price later on. Investors care because they align employees’ incentives with company performance and create a potential future claim on shares that can reduce existing owners’ percentage and add to a company’s reported compensation costs.
Class A Common Stock financial
"underlying_security_title: "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.
change in control financial
"within six months following a "change in control""
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.
Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"as defined in the Issuer's Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan"
vest and become exercisable financial
"all shares subject to the option will vest and become exercisable"
FAQ
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What did GSHD CFO Martin John Arthur report in this Form 4?
He reported receiving a grant of 40,000 employee stock options for Goosehead Insurance Class A common stock. These options are part of his compensation and give him the right to buy shares at a fixed exercise price in the future, subject to vesting.
What is the exercise price of the new Goosehead Insurance (GSHD) options?
The options have an exercise price of $49.12 per share. This means Martin John Arthur can purchase Goosehead Insurance Class A common stock at $49.12 per share once the options vest and are exercised, regardless of the market price at that time.
How do the GSHD CFO’s 40,000 stock options vest?
The 40,000 options vest in three equal installments of one third each. Vesting occurs on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date, and each installment requires the CFO to remain employed through the applicable vesting date.
When do the Goosehead Insurance (GSHD) stock options granted to the CFO expire?
The options granted to the CFO expire on April 20, 2036. After that expiration date, any unexercised options will lapse, meaning they can no longer be used to purchase Goosehead Insurance Class A common stock at the exercise price.
What happens to the GSHD CFO’s options if there is a change in control?
If a defined change in control occurs and his employment is terminated without cause or for good reason within six months, all 40,000 options fully vest. This accelerated vesting protection is provided under the company’s Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan.
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