Inuvo (INUV) director Howe exercises 7,500 RSUs and gets 30,702-unit grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Inuvo, Inc. director Richard K. Howe reported routine equity compensation activity involving common stock and restricted stock units. On July 1, 2026, he exercised 7,500 restricted stock units into the same number of common shares and had 3,112 shares withheld at $1.14 per share to cover tax obligations, which is not an open-market sale.
He also received a new grant of 30,702 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock. Following these transactions, Howe directly held 555,416 common shares and 30,702 restricted stock units. The filing reflects compensation and tax mechanics rather than discretionary buying or selling.
Positive
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
7,500 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
Howe Richard K
Role
null
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 7,500 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit | 30,702 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 7,500 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 3,112 | $1.14 | $4K |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit | 7,500 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 555,416 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
RSUs exercised: 7,500 units
Shares withheld for taxes: 3,112 shares
Tax withholding price: $1.14 per share
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6 metrics
RSUs exercised
7,500 units
Restricted stock units converted to common stock on July 1, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
3,112 shares
Tax-withholding disposition at $1.14 per share on July 1, 2026
Tax withholding price
$1.14 per share
Price used for 3,112-share tax-withholding disposition
New RSU grant
30,702 units
Restricted stock unit award on July 1, 2026
Common shares held after
555,416 shares
Direct Inuvo common stock holdings following transactions
RSUs held after
30,702 units
Restricted stock units outstanding after the new award
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit, tax-withholding disposition, derivative exercise/conversion, derivative security, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"security_title": "Restricted Stock Unit""
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"transaction_action": "derivative exercise/conversion""
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
contingent right financial
"represents a contingent right to receive one share"
FAQ
What insider transactions did Richard K. Howe report for Inuvo (INUV)?
Richard K. Howe reported exercising 7,500 restricted stock units into common shares and a related tax-withholding disposition of 3,112 shares at $1.14. He also received a new grant of 30,702 restricted stock units, all as part of equity compensation activity.
What new equity award did Richard K. Howe receive from Inuvo (INUV)?
Richard K. Howe received a grant of 30,702 restricted stock units on July 1, 2026. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Inuvo common stock, subject to the award’s vesting and settlement terms.
What derivative securities are involved in this Inuvo (INUV) Form 4?
The Form 4 involves restricted stock units, which are derivative securities. Howe exercised 7,500 restricted stock units into common stock and received a new award of 30,702 restricted stock units, each tied to one underlying share of common stock.