Kyndryl (KD) Group President has shares withheld to cover RSU taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kyndryl Holdings Group President Elly Keinan reported a tax-related share disposition, not an open-market sale. On vesting of 25,123 restricted stock units granted on June 3, 2024, 13,894 shares of common stock were withheld by the company to satisfy his tax withholding obligation. After this withholding, he directly holds 1,602,975 shares of Kyndryl common stock.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Keinan Elly
Role
Group President
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 13,894 | $12.25 | $170K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 1,602,975 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Tax-withheld shares: 13,894 shares
RSUs vested: 25,123 units
Price per share for withholding: $12.25 per share
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Tax-withheld shares
13,894 shares
Shares withheld to satisfy tax obligation on RSU vesting
RSUs vested
25,123 units
Restricted stock units granted on June 3, 2024 that vested
Price per share for withholding
$12.25 per share
Reference price used for tax-withholding disposition
Shares held after transaction
1,602,975 shares
Direct Kyndryl common stock holdings after withholding
Key Terms
restricted stock units, tax withholding obligation, tax-withholding disposition, Form 4
4 terms
restricted stock units financial
"upon the vesting of 25,123 restricted stock units previously granted on June 3, 2024"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
tax withholding obligation financial
"to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation upon the vesting"
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.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What did Kyndryl (KD) executive Elly Keinan report in this Form 4 filing?
Elly Keinan reported a tax-withholding disposition of Kyndryl common stock. When 25,123 restricted stock units vested, 13,894 shares were withheld by the company to cover his tax obligations, and were not sold in the open market.
What triggered the tax-withholding disposition reported by Kyndryl (KD) executive Elly Keinan?
The disposition was triggered by the vesting of 25,123 restricted stock units granted on June 3, 2024. Upon vesting, Kyndryl withheld 13,894 shares of common stock to cover Keinan’s tax withholding obligation instead of him selling shares to pay taxes.