[Form 4] Ibotta, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Ibotta, Inc. (IBTA) insider David T. Shapiro, Chief Legal Officer and director, reported a transaction dated 09/01/2025 in which 1,976 shares of Class A common stock were disposed of at an average price of $26.94. The filing explains these shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy income tax withholding obligations related to the vesting and net settlement of previously granted restricted stock units (RSUs). After the withholding, Mr. Shapiro beneficially owns 65,447 shares (which include RSUs subject to vesting). The Form 4 was signed by power of attorney on 09/03/2025.
- Disposition was administrative: the filing states shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding on vested RSUs, not an open-market sale by the reporting person
- Clear reporting: Form 4 discloses transaction date, price ($26.94), number of shares withheld (1,976), and resulting beneficial ownership (65,447)
- Reduction in direct holdings: reported beneficial ownership decreased by 1,976 shares due to withholding
- Some shares remain contingent: the filing notes certain securities are RSUs subject to vesting and conditions
Insights
TL;DR: Routine tax-withholding on vested RSUs; not a purposeful open-market sale by the insider.
The Form 4 documents a common administrative disposition where the company withholds vested RSU shares to cover tax obligations. This practice is typical and does not necessarily indicate a change in the reporting person's view of the company. The filing clearly states the shares were withheld for tax remittance rather than sold by the insider, and it reports the resulting beneficial ownership level of 65,447 Class A shares. For governance review, the transaction is compliant with Section 16 reporting and includes a power-of-attorney signature.
TL;DR: Small, non-discretionary reduction in reported holdings; minimal investor impact.
The disposition of 1,976 shares at $26.94 reflects share withholding on RSU vesting rather than a market sale. The absolute size of the reduction relative to the remaining 65,447 shares is modest. No options or other derivatives are reported, and there is no indication of additional transactions. This is a routine reporting event with limited material implications for equity supply or insider sentiment.