IMAX (IMAX) CEO Richard Gelfond Details RSU Vesting and Updated Holdings
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
IMAX Corporation chief executive officer and director Richard L. Gelfond reported multiple equity transactions on January 2, 2026 involving IMAX common shares and restricted share units. Vested restricted share units were converted into common shares at an exercise price of $0.00, and a portion of those shares was withheld at a price of $36.02 per share to cover related tax obligations. Following these transactions, Mr. Gelfond beneficially owns 635,940 IMAX common shares directly, along with outstanding equity awards consisting of 1,818,695 options and 231,562 restricted share units. The restricted share units are scheduled to vest in installments through January 2, 2029, each unit representing the right to receive one IMAX common share.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | restricted share units | 62,529 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | restricted share units | 61,193 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | restricted share units | 36,506 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | restricted share units | 97,357 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | common shares | 62,529 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | common shares | 34,859 | $36.02 | $1.26M |
| Exercise | common shares | 61,193 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | common shares | 33,840 | $36.02 | $1.22M |
| Exercise | common shares | 36,506 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | common shares | 20,188 | $36.02 | $727K |
| holding | common shares (opening balance) | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the conversion of vested restricted share units into common shares. Mr. Gelfond is reporting the withholding of common shares by IMAX Corporation to satisfy the tax withholding obligation in connection with the delivery of common shares upon conversion of the restricted share unit transaction. Each restricted share unit represents a contingent right to receive one common share of IMAX Corporation. Each restricted share unit is the economic equivalent of one common share of IMAX Corporation. The restricted share units vest and will be converted to common shares in three installments: 62,528 on each of January 2, 2024 and January 2, 2025 and 62,529 on January 2, 2026. The restricted share units vest and will be converted to common shares in three installments: 61,192 on January 2, 2025 and 61,193 on each of January 2, 2026 and January 2, 2027. The restricted share units vest and will be converted to common shares in three installments: 36,506 on each of January 2, 2026, January 2, 2027 and January 2, 2028. The restricted share units vest and will be converted to common shares in three installments: 32,452 on each of January 2, 2027, January 2, 2028 and 32,453 January 2, 2029. This represents the number of restricted share units for this transaction only. Mr. Gelfond's aggregate remaining outstanding option, restricted share unit and common share balances following these transactions will be 1,818,695; 231,562 and 635,940 respectively.
FAQ
What did IMAX (IMAX) CEO Richard Gelfond report in this Form 4?
Richard L. Gelfond reported the conversion of vested restricted share units into IMAX common shares on January 2, 2026, along with share withholding transactions to cover tax obligations.
What equity awards in IMAX does Richard Gelfond still hold after this filing?
Following these transactions, Richard Gelfond holds 1,818,695 stock options, 231,562 restricted share units, and 635,940 IMAX common shares.