Katapult (KPLT) COO has 622 shares withheld to cover RSU taxes
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Katapult Holdings, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Derek Medlin reported a small, routine share disposition tied to taxes on previously granted equity. On the RSU vesting date, 622 shares of common stock were withheld at $6.76 per share to cover tax obligations from a 2024 restricted stock unit award. This was not an open-market trade and does not represent a discretionary sale of shares. Following the withholding, Medlin directly holds 53,299 shares of Katapult common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Medlin Derek
Role
Chief Operating Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 622 | $6.76 | $4K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 53,299 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- On May 6, 2024, the reporting person was granted 20,000 RSUs, one-third of which vested on March 15, 2025, and the remainder scheduled to vest thereafter in eight quarterly installments on each of May 15, August 15, November 15 and February 15 subject to the reporting person's continued employment with the Issuer on each applicable vesting date (the "2024 Award"). The shares reported in Column 4 are shares withheld for the payment of taxes associated with the 2024 Award.
Key Figures
Tax-withheld shares: 622 shares
Withholding price: $6.76 per share
Shares held after transaction: 53,299 shares
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5 metrics
Tax-withheld shares
622 shares
Common stock withheld for taxes on 2024 RSU award
Withholding price
$6.76 per share
Value used for tax-withholding disposition on common stock
Shares held after transaction
53,299 shares
Direct common stock holdings following tax withholding
2024 RSU grant size
20,000 RSUs
Restricted stock units granted on May 6, 2024
Initial RSU vesting
One-third of 20,000 RSUs
Vested on March 15, 2025 under 2024 Award
Key Terms
RSUs, restricted stock unit award, tax-withholding disposition, vesting date, +1 more
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RSUs financial
"the reporting person was granted 20,000 RSUs, one-third of which vested"
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
restricted stock unit award financial
"associated with the 2024 Award restricted stock unit vesting and tax payment"
A restricted stock unit award is a promise by a company to give an employee a specified number of company shares at a future date if certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company or hitting performance goals. For investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total number of shares outstanding when converted, diluting existing holders, and they align employees’ incentives with shareholders’ interests much like giving a rising bonus that becomes real only after conditions are satisfied.
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.
vesting date financial
"scheduled to vest thereafter in eight quarterly installments on each of May 15"
continued employment financial
"subject to the reporting person's continued employment with the Issuer"
Continued employment means that an individual remains in their current job without interruption. For investors, it signals stability and ongoing work that can affect company performance and future prospects. Like a steady heartbeat for a business, sustained employment helps ensure consistent operations and financial health.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Katapult (KPLT) report for Derek Medlin?
Katapult reported that COO Derek Medlin had 622 common shares withheld to pay taxes on a vested restricted stock unit award. This was recorded as a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market purchase or sale of Katapult shares.
Was Derek Medlin’s Katapult (KPLT) transaction an open-market sale?
No. The filing identifies the transaction as a tax-withholding disposition. The 622 shares were withheld by the issuer to pay taxes on a restricted stock unit vesting, rather than sold by Medlin in the open market.
What are the key terms of Derek Medlin’s 2024 Katapult (KPLT) RSU award?
Medlin received 20,000 restricted stock units in 2024. One-third vested on March 15, 2025, with the remaining units scheduled to vest in eight quarterly installments on May 15, August 15, November 15, and February 15, subject to continued employment.