Kenvue (NYSE: KVUE) leader exercises RSUs, withholds shares to cover taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kenvue Inc. Group President LATAM Leonardo Curado Gomes de Lemos reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and common stock. He exercised RSUs corresponding to 24,247.71 shares of common stock, with no open-market purchase or sale.
Of the vested shares, 7,141 were withheld to pay taxes, as noted in the footnotes, leaving him with 17,106.71 common shares held directly after the transactions. His derivative holdings now include 48,491.41 restricted stock units, which each correspond 1-for-1 with Kenvue common stock and vest in three equal installments on 05/01/2026, 05/01/2027, and 05/01/2028, subject to continued service.
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Insider Trade Summary
24,247.71 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Curado Gomes de Lemos Leonardo
Role
Group President LATAM
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 24,247.71 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 24,247.71 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 7,141 | $17.43 | $124K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 48,491.41 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 24,247.71 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Shares withheld for payment of taxes upon vesting of Restricted Stock Units. Includes shares acquired in dividend reinvestment transactions. These units correspond 1 for 1 with the Company's common stock. This award vests in three equal installments on 05/01/2026, 05/01/2027, and 05/01/2028, subject to the reporting person's continued service through such vesting date.
Key Figures
RSU-linked shares exercised: 24,247.71 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 7,141 shares
Common shares after transaction: 17,106.71 shares
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5 metrics
RSU-linked shares exercised
24,247.71 shares
Common stock received upon RSU conversion on 05/01/2026
Shares withheld for taxes
7,141 shares
Withheld to pay taxes on RSU vesting at $17.43/share
Common shares after transaction
17,106.71 shares
Direct Kenvue common stock holdings following Form 4 transactions
Restricted Stock Units outstanding
48,491.41 units
RSUs corresponding 1-for-1 to common stock after exercise
Tax withholding reference price
$17.43/share
Price used for 7,141 shares withheld for tax obligations
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, tax-withholding disposition, derivative exercise/conversion, dividend reinvestment transactions, +1 more
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"Shares withheld for payment of taxes upon vesting of Restricted Stock Units."
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 disposition financial
"transaction_action: tax-withholding disposition for 7,141 common shares."
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 of Restricted Stock Units into common stock."
dividend reinvestment transactions financial
"Includes shares acquired in dividend reinvestment transactions."
Group President LATAM financial
"Reporting person serves as Group President LATAM of Kenvue Inc."
FAQ
What insider transaction did Kenvue (KVUE) executive Leonardo Curado report?
Leonardo Curado reported routine equity compensation activity, exercising restricted stock units into common shares. The filing shows no open-market buying or selling, only vesting-related exercises and share withholding to satisfy tax obligations tied to his compensation grants.
What restricted stock unit (RSU) position does Leonardo Curado retain at Kenvue (KVUE)?
After the RSU exercise, he holds 48,491.41 restricted stock units. Each unit corresponds 1-for-1 with Kenvue common stock, and this award vests in three equal installments in 2026, 2027, and 2028, contingent on his continued service with the company through each vesting date.
Was Leonardo Curado’s Kenvue (KVUE) Form 4 a tax-withholding sale or market sale?
The transaction coded “F” represents 7,141 shares withheld for tax payments on RSU vesting, not an open-market sale. This is an administrative tax-settlement mechanism used by the company, separate from discretionary buying or selling of Kenvue shares in the public market.