Klaviyo (KVYO) CLO has 22,340 shares withheld to cover RSU tax obligations
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Klaviyo, Inc. Chief Legal Officer reports tax withholding share disposition tied to RSU vesting. The company withheld 22,340 shares of Series A Common Stock at $14.38 per share to cover tax obligations from restricted stock units settling. After this non-market transaction, Edmond Landon holds 561,784 shares-based interests, including 93,396 shares of Series A Common Stock, 338,518 unvested RSUs, and 129,870 unvested performance stock units, all linked to Klaviyo’s 2023 Stock Option and Incentive Plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Edmond Landon
Role
Chief Legal Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Series A Common Stock | 22,340 | $14.38 | $321K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Series A Common Stock — 561,784 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares of the Issuer's Series A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share ("Series A Common Stock"), withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Consists of (i) 93,396 shares of Series A Common Stock; (ii) 338,518 unvested RSUs awarded under the Issuer's 2023 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), each representing the contingent right to receive one share of Series A Common Stock upon vesting and settlement; and (iii) 129,870 unvested performance stock units awarded under the Plan, each representing the contingent right to receive one share of Series A Common Stock upon vesting and settlement.
Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 22,340 shares
Withholding reference price: $14.38 per share
Total interests after transaction: 561,784 shares/units
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6 metrics
Shares withheld for taxes
22,340 shares
Withheld to satisfy RSU tax obligations
Withholding reference price
$14.38 per share
Price used for tax-withholding disposition
Total interests after transaction
561,784 shares/units
Share-based interests following tax withholding
Direct shares held
93,396 shares
Series A Common Stock held after transaction
Unvested RSUs
338,518 RSUs
Unvested RSUs under 2023 Stock Option and Incentive Plan
Unvested performance stock units
129,870 PSUs
Unvested performance stock units under the Plan
Key Terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance stock units, tax withholding obligations, Series A Common Stock, +1 more
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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs")."
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.
performance stock units financial
"129,870 unvested performance stock units awarded under the Plan, each representing the contingent right"
Performance stock units are a type of company award that grants employees shares of stock only if certain performance goals are met. They motivate employees to work toward specific company achievements, aligning their interests with those of shareholders. For investors, they can influence a company's future stock supply and reflect management’s confidence in reaching key targets.
tax withholding obligations financial
"withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement"
Series A Common Stock financial
"Represents shares of the Issuer's Series A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share"
Series A common stock is a specific class of a company’s ordinary shares issued during an early formal funding round, carrying the ownership rights and voting power tied to that class. For investors it signals an early-stage equity claim with potential upside if the business grows, but also greater risk and typically less liquidity than shares in mature, publicly traded firms—imagine buying a seat on a startup’s team before the company has proven itself.
2023 Stock Option and Incentive Plan financial
"unvested RSUs awarded under the Issuer's 2023 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the "Plan")"
FAQ
What did Klaviyo (KVYO) Chief Legal Officer report in this Form 4?
The Chief Legal Officer reported a tax-related share disposition, where 22,340 shares of Series A Common Stock were withheld by Klaviyo to satisfy RSU tax obligations. This was not an open-market buy or sell transaction, but a compensation-related tax withholding event.
What equity awards underlie this Klaviyo (KVYO) Form 4 filing?
The filing references awards under the 2023 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, including 338,518 unvested restricted stock units and 129,870 unvested performance stock units. Each unit or performance unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of Series A Common Stock upon vesting and settlement.
What type of security is involved in this Klaviyo (KVYO) insider transaction?
The transaction involves Series A Common Stock of Klaviyo, with a par value of $0.001 per share. These shares were not traded on the open market; rather, a portion was withheld by the company to meet tax obligations related to vested restricted stock units.