[Form 4] HARMONIC INC. Insider Trading Activity
Harmonic Inc. (HLIT) reporting person Nimrod Ben‑Natan, who is both President & CEO and a director, recorded an acquisition of equity on 09/11/2025. The filing shows 20,032 restricted stock units were converted/acquired (transaction code M) at $0, and each RSU represents a contingent right to one share. After the transaction the reporting person beneficially owned 512,519 shares of common stock (direct) and held derivative rights covering 140,224 shares. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney‑in‑fact on 09/15/2025.
- Executive alignment: Reporting person increased equity stake via 20,032 restricted stock units acquired on 09/11/2025.
- Clear disclosure: Filing shows both direct beneficial ownership (512,519 shares) and derivative holdings (140,224), improving transparency.
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Insider CEO/director received 20,032 RSUs, modestly increasing direct and derivative holdings; filing is routine and standard for executive compensation vesting.
The report documents an executive receipt of restricted stock units converted on 09/11/2025 under transaction code M at no cash price, consistent with vesting or settlement of compensation awards. The filing identifies the reporting person as both President & CEO and a director, which is governance‑relevant because it updates insiders' skin‑in‑the‑game. No unusual sale or transfer is reported and no change in control or new debt is identified.
TL;DR: The transaction increases the CEO's beneficial holdings to 512,519 direct shares and 140,224 derivative shares; impact appears immaterial to valuation.
The Form 4 shows acquisition of 20,032 restricted stock units (each convertible to one share) recorded with a $0 price, reflecting settlement of equity compensation rather than market purchases. This increases the executive's reported direct beneficial ownership to 512,519 shares and derivative ownership to 140,224 shares. The disclosure is timely and typical for equity‑based pay; it does not disclose any market disposition or material financing activity.