LifeStance (LFST) director Bessler receives 17,746 RSUs and reports large indirect stakes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Bessler Robert reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
LifeStance Health Group director Robert Bessler reported a new equity award and updated holdings. He received 17,746 restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock, at a price of $0.00 per share, increasing his direct holdings to 75,365 common shares, including these RSUs.
He also reports indirect ownership positions in several entities: 36,363 common shares held by Alpine Glow Capital, 656,560 common shares held by Shama LLC, and 539,763 common shares held by Vitthal LLC. In each case, he disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.
Positive
- None.
Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
4 transactions reported
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
Bessler Robert
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 17,746 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 75,365 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 539,763 shares (Indirect, Vitthal LLC)
Footnotes (1)
- Includes 17,746 restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these securities on this report shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of the reported securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or for any other purpose. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these securities on this report shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of the reported securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act or for any other purpose. Shares held of record by Alpine Glow Capital. The Reporting Person is the manager and sole member of Alpine Glow Capital. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these securities on this report shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of the reported securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act or for any other purpose.
Key Figures
RSU grant: 17,746 RSUs
Direct holdings after grant: 75,365 shares
Alpine Glow Capital holdings: 36,363 shares
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6 metrics
RSU grant
17,746 RSUs
Common Stock award at $0.00 per share
Direct holdings after grant
75,365 shares
Common Stock, includes 17,746 RSUs
Alpine Glow Capital holdings
36,363 shares
Indirect Common Stock held of record by Alpine Glow Capital
Shama LLC holdings
656,560 shares
Indirect Common Stock held by Shama LLC
Vitthal LLC holdings
539,763 shares
Indirect Common Stock held by Vitthal LLC
Acquire transactions
1 transaction
Grant/award acquisition of Common Stock on reported date
Key Terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs"), beneficial ownership, pecuniary interest, Section 16, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"Includes 17,746 restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Each RSU represents a contingent right..."
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.
beneficial ownership regulatory
"The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent..."
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest..."
Section 16 regulatory
"for purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act of 1934..."
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
Exchange Act regulatory
"for purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act")..."
A federal law that sets rules for trading securities on public exchanges, requiring companies and market participants to register, disclose regular financial information, and follow standards that promote honest, orderly markets. For investors, it matters because it creates transparency and legal protections—like stopping insider trading and ensuring timely company disclosures—so you can evaluate risks and rely on consistent rules much as players rely on a referee to keep a game fair.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Robert Bessler report for LifeStance Health Group (LFST)?
Robert Bessler reported an acquisition of 17,746 restricted stock units in LifeStance Health Group. These RSUs were granted at a price of $0.00 per share and each unit represents one share of common stock, increasing his directly reported equity position.
What are Robert Bessler’s indirect holdings in LifeStance Health Group (LFST)?
Robert Bessler reports indirect holdings through several entities: 36,363 LifeStance common shares held by Alpine Glow Capital, 656,560 shares held by Shama LLC, and 539,763 shares held by Vitthal LLC. He disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities beyond his pecuniary interest.
How many LifeStance (LFST) restricted stock units were granted to Robert Bessler?
He was granted 17,746 restricted stock units, each linked to one share of LifeStance common stock. The award was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share, indicating a compensation-related equity grant rather than an open-market purchase transaction.