Liquidity Services (LQDT) EVP exercises options and sells 715 shares
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Liquidity Services executive John Daunt, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer, reported an option exercise-and-sale sequence on 2026-08-03. The Daunt Family Trust acquired 715 shares of common stock through option exercises at 17.3100 and 21.6200 per share, then sold 715 shares at 39.0000 per share in open-market or private transactions pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Daunt holds multiple restricted stock unit and stock option grants, including options covering 24800.0000 shares at an exercise price of 23.5200 per share expiring on 2035-10-29.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Exercise and sale activity reported; no spread calculated
Exercise and Sale
23 txns
Insider
Daunt John
Role
EVP, Chief Commercial Officer
Sold
715 shs ($28K)
Approx. gross sale proceeds
$28K
Approx. exercise cost
$14K
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option Grant F6 | 325 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Stock Option Grant F9 | 390 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 325 | $17.31 | $6K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 325 | $39.00 | $13K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 390 | $21.62 | $8K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 390 | $39.00 | $15K |
| holding | Restricted Stock Unit Grant F2, F10 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Stock Unit Grant F2, F11 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Stock Unit Grant F2, F8 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Stock Unit Grant F2, F12 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Stock Unit Grant F2, F3 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Stock Unit Grant F2, F3 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Stock Unit Grant F2, F3 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option Grant F7 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option Grant F1 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option Grant F5 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option Grant F13 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option Grant F4 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option Grant F4 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option Grant F4 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option Grant F4 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option Grant F4 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option Grant F4 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option Grant — 140,697 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 38,086 shares (Indirect, By The Daunt Family Trust);
Restricted Stock Unit Grant — 97,829 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (13)
- F1. 12/48th of this option grant vested on January 1, 2023 and thereafter, an additional 1/48th will vest each month for thirty-six months.
- F2. Each restricted stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Liquidity Services, Inc. Common Stock.
- F3. These restricted stock units vest, if at all, based on the Issuer's achievement of certain financial milestones.
- F4. These options become exercisable, if at all, based on the Issuer's achievement of certain financial milestones.
- F5. 12/48th of this option grant vested on January 1, 2024 and thereafter, an additional 1/48th will vest each month for thirty-six months.
- F6. 12/48th of this option grant vested on January 1, 2025 and thereafter, an additional 1/48th will vest each month for thirty-six months.
- F7. These options became fully exercisable on January 1, 2024.
- F8. Twenty-five percent of this restricted stock unit grant vests on each of January 1, 2026, January 1, 2027, January 1, 2028 and January 1, 2029.
- F9. 12/48th of this option grant vested on January 1, 2026, and, thereafter, an additional 1/48th will vest each month for thirty-six months.
- F10. Twenty-five percent of this restricted stock unit grant vests on each of January 1, 2024, January 1, 2025, January 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027.
- F11. Twenty-five percent of this restricted stock unit grant vests on each of January 1, 2025, January 1, 2026, January 1, 2027 and January 1, 2028.
- F12. Twenty-five percent of this restricted stock unit grant vests on each of January 1, 2027, January 1, 2028, January 1, 2029 and January 1, 2030.
- F13. 12/48th of this option grant will vest on January 1, 2027, and, thereafter, an additional 1/48th will vest each month for thirty-six months.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 715 shares
Sale price: 39.0000 per share
Shares from option exercises: 715 shares
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Shares sold
715 shares
Total common shares sold indirectly by The Daunt Family Trust on 2026-08-03
Sale price
39.0000 per share
Price for the 325- and 390-share sales of common stock on 2026-08-03
Shares from option exercises
715 shares
Common shares acquired via option exercises at 17.3100 and 21.6200 per share on 2026-08-03
Option exercise price
17.3100 per share
Exercise price for options converting into 325 common shares held by The Daunt Family Trust
Option exercise price
21.6200 per share
Exercise price for options converting into 390 common shares held by The Daunt Family Trust
Largest option position
24800.0000 shares
Underlying shares for stock options with a 23.5200 exercise price expiring 2035-10-29
Largest RSU position
25750.0000 underlying shares
Restricted stock units tied to common stock expiring 2030-01-01
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit Grant, Stock Option Grant, economic equivalent, financial milestones
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Restricted Stock Unit Grant financial
"The security_title field lists "Restricted Stock Unit Grant" for several derivative holdings."
Stock Option Grant financial
"The security_title field includes "Stock Option Grant" for multiple option awards."
economic equivalent financial
"Footnote F2 states each restricted stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share."
financial milestones financial
"Footnotes describe vesting based on the Issuer's achievement of certain financial milestones."
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FAQ
What insider transactions did Liquidity Services (LQDT) EVP John Daunt report?
John Daunt reported exercising stock options into 715 shares and, through The Daunt Family Trust, selling 715 shares at 39.0000 per share on 2026-08-03. The filing indicates these transactions were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
At what prices were John Daunt’s LQDT stock options exercised?
John Daunt exercised stock options that converted into common stock at exercise prices of 17.3100 and 21.6200 per share. These option exercises on 2026-08-03 produced the 715 shares that were subsequently sold by The Daunt Family Trust.
Were John Daunt’s Liquidity Services (LQDT) trades made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is marked, meaning the reported transactions were made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Such plans pre-schedule trades, reducing the informational value of the exact transaction timing.
What option and RSU positions in LQDT does John Daunt still hold?
Daunt continues to hold multiple equity awards, including restricted stock units over 25750.0000 underlying shares expiring 2030-01-01 and stock options covering 24800.0000 shares with a 23.5200 exercise price expiring 2035-10-29, along with several other grants.