[Form 4] OPENLANE, Inc Insider Trading Activity
OPENLANE, Inc. (KAR) Chief Accounting Officer Dwayne Price reported routine equity activity tied to compensation. On 08/09/2025, 441 restricted stock units (RSUs) vested and converted 1-for-1 into common stock. The company withheld 126 shares to satisfy tax withholding at $27.98 per share. The filing reports two reported beneficial ownership totals: 12,382.61 shares following the RSU settlement and 12,256.61 shares after the withholding; these totals include shares acquired under the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 883 RSUs remain subject to time-based vesting, with the remaining awards scheduled to vest one-third on each of the next two annual vesting dates, assuming continued employment.
- 441 RSUs vested, increasing the reporting person's direct equity stake and aligning management with shareholders
- Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan is reflected in total beneficial ownership, indicating additional insider ownership
- None.
Insights
Routine, non-disruptive insider equity vesting increases insider alignment without immediate dilution beyond tax withholding.
The transaction reflects standard compensation mechanics: 441 RSUs vested and converted to common shares while 126 shares were withheld to cover taxes at $27.98 each. Reported beneficial ownership figures shift from 12,382.61 shares to 12,256.61 shares after withholding, and 883 RSUs remain outstanding on a time-vesting schedule. This is a routine disclosure with limited market impact, but it confirms continued executive ownership and the structure of ongoing incentive vesting.
This filing documents standard equity compensation vesting and tax withholding; no governance concerns are evident from the record.
The filing identifies the reporting person as the Chief Accounting Officer and shows a one-time vesting event of 441 RSUs converted to common stock. The company withheld 126 shares for taxes and reports remaining RSUs subject to time-based vesting (one-third each year). All material mechanics and the vesting schedule are disclosed explicitly, indicating compliance with Section 16 reporting requirements and transparent executive compensation treatment.