KLA executive withholds shares for RSU tax payment
KLA CORP executive Brian Lorig, EVP of KLA Global Services, reported an automatic tax-withholding transaction related to restricted stock units.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
KLA CORP executive Brian Lorig, EVP of KLA Global Services, reported an automatic tax-withholding transaction related to restricted stock units. On August 7, 2026, 25% of a prior RSU grant vested, and 2,875.64 shares of common stock were withheld at $193.22 per share to cover required taxes. After this withholding, Lorig’s directly held position totaled 137,267.0919 shares, including 71,918.092 shares issuable upon future RSU vesting.
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Insider Trade Summary
Tax Withholding: 2,875.64 shares
Tax Withholding
1 txn
Insider
Lorig Brian
Role
EVP, KLA Global Services
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock F1, F2 | 2,875.64 | $193.22 | $556K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 137,267.0919 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. On August 7, 2025, the Reporting Person was granted restricted stock units ("RSUs") of shares of KLA common stock. On August 7, 2026, twenty-five percent (25%) of the RSUs vested. Pursuant to the terms of the grant, shares of KLA common stock were automatically withheld at vesting to cover required tax withholding. The fair market value of KLA common stock used for purposes of calculating the number of shares to be withheld was the closing price of KLA common stock as reported on August 6, 2026.
- F2. The number of shares of KLA common stock includes 71,918.092 shares issuable upon vesting of RSUs.
Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 2,875.6400 shares
Withholding price per share: $193.2200 per share
Shares held after transaction: 137,267.0919 shares
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Shares withheld for taxes
2,875.6400 shares
Common stock withheld on August 7, 2026 to cover RSU-related tax liability
Withholding price per share
$193.2200 per share
Fair market value per share used to calculate tax-withholding shares
Shares held after transaction
137,267.0919 shares
Directly held KLA common stock following the tax-withholding transaction
RSU shares included in holdings
71,918.092 shares
Shares issuable upon vesting of RSUs included in post-transaction total
RSU vesting portion
25%
Portion of the August 7, 2025 RSU grant that vested on August 7, 2026
Key Terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs"), tax withholding, fair market value, closing price
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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"the Reporting Person was granted restricted stock units ("RSUs") of shares"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
tax withholding financial
"shares of KLA common stock were automatically withheld at vesting to cover required tax withholding"
Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.
fair market value financial
"The fair market value of KLA common stock used for purposes of calculating"
The price a willing buyer and a willing seller would agree on for an asset or security when neither is under pressure and both have access to the same information. Think of it as the market’s neutral estimate of what something is worth, like the price two neighbors would settle on for a car after comparing similar listings. Investors care because fair market value guides buying and selling decisions, tax reporting, portfolio valuation, and how accurately company assets are reflected in financial statements.
closing price financial
"was the closing price of KLA common stock as reported on August 6, 2026"
FAQ
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What transaction did KLA CORP (KLAC) executive Brian Lorig report?
Brian Lorig reported a Form 4 transaction where 2,875.64 shares of KLA common stock were automatically withheld upon RSU vesting to cover tax liabilities, rather than being a discretionary market sale.
Was the KLA (KLAC) Form 4 transaction a market sale by Brian Lorig?
No. The Form 4 codes it as a tax-withholding disposition (code F), where shares were automatically withheld at RSU vesting to pay tax liability, not an open-market sale.
What RSU vesting event triggered Brian Lorig’s KLA (KLAC) tax-withholding?
The footnote states that on August 7, 2026, 25% of RSUs granted on August 7, 2025 vested, and shares of KLA common stock were automatically withheld at vesting to cover required tax withholding.
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