LivaNova (LIVN) director reports RSU vesting, tax withholding and new grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
LivaNova PLC director Barry James Christopher reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units (RSUs) and ordinary shares. On June 15, 2026, 4,042 RSUs vested and were exercised into ordinary shares. Of these, 486 shares were withheld to cover tax liabilities, leaving him with 7,918 ordinary shares held directly after the tax-withholding disposition and 8,404 ordinary shares following all transactions. He also received a new grant of 2,383 RSUs under the company’s 2025 Director Incentive Award Plan, which are scheduled to vest on June 15, 2027, subject to continued service.
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Insider Trade Summary
4,042 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
Barry James Christopher
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 4,042 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 2,383 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Ordinary Shares | 4,042 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Ordinary Shares | 486 | $79.70 | $39K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Ordinary Shares — 8,404 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Reporting person had vested restricted stock units (RSUs) settled in ordinary shares of LivaNova PLC (the Company), 1.00 GBP par value. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share of the Company in accordance with the terms of the Company's 2025 Director Incentive Award Plan (the 2025 Plan) and the 2025 Plan award agreement. Shares withheld to satisfy tax liability. RSUs granted under the 2025 Plan on June 15, 2025 that vested on June 15, 2026. The RSUs, granted under the 2025 Plan, vest on June 15, 2027, subject to continued service during the vesting period and the terms of the 2025 Plan award agreement.
Key Figures
RSUs exercised: 4,042 shares
Shares withheld for tax: 486 shares at $79.70
Ordinary shares after transactions: 8,404 shares
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5 metrics
RSUs exercised
4,042 shares
RSUs vested and settled into ordinary shares on June 15, 2026
Shares withheld for tax
486 shares at $79.70
Withheld to satisfy tax liability on June 15, 2026
Ordinary shares after transactions
8,404 shares
Direct holdings following all reported transactions
New RSU grant
2,383 RSUs
Granted under 2025 Director Incentive Award Plan, vesting June 15, 2027
RSU-to-share ratio
1 RSU : 1 share
Each RSU represents a right to one ordinary share
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, 2025 Director Incentive Award Plan, tax liability, derivative exercise/conversion, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Reporting person had vested restricted stock units (RSUs) settled in ordinary shares of LivaNova PLC"
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.
2025 Director Incentive Award Plan financial
"in accordance with the terms of the Company's 2025 Director Incentive Award Plan (the 2025 Plan)"
tax liability financial
"Shares withheld to satisfy tax liability."
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"transaction_action": "derivative exercise/conversion""
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
FAQ
What did LivaNova (LIVN) director Barry James Christopher report on this Form 4?
He reported routine equity compensation activity, including vested RSUs converting into ordinary shares, shares withheld to cover taxes, and a new RSU grant under LivaNova’s 2025 Director Incentive Award Plan, rather than any open-market share purchase or sale.
How many LivaNova (LIVN) restricted stock units vested and were exercised?
A total of 4,042 restricted stock units vested and were exercised into ordinary shares. These RSUs had been granted previously and settled into LivaNova ordinary shares as part of the director’s ongoing equity compensation program.
What new RSU award did Barry James Christopher receive from LivaNova (LIVN)?
He received a grant of 2,383 restricted stock units under LivaNova’s 2025 Director Incentive Award Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one ordinary share, scheduled to vest on June 15, 2027, subject to continued service and plan terms.
Are the LivaNova (LIVN) Form 4 transactions open-market buys or sells?
No. The transactions involve RSU vesting, derivative exercises, and shares withheld for taxes, plus a new RSU grant. The filing does not show any open-market purchases or sales, only equity compensation and related tax-withholding activity.