Nasdaq (NDAQ) exec Tal Cohen sees 1,565 shares withheld for tax obligations
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Nasdaq, Inc. executive Tal Cohen reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On the settlement of a previously granted equity award, 1,565 shares of common stock were withheld at $86.65 per share to cover tax obligations, rather than sold in the open market.
After this withholding, Cohen directly holds 230,726 shares and units tied to Nasdaq equity. These include 126,563 shares or units of restricted stock, of which 53,203 are vested, 102,535 shares underlying performance stock units, of which 89,693 are vested, and 1,628 shares purchased through the company’s employee stock purchase plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Tal Cohen
Role
Pres. Market Platforms
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 1,565 | $86.65 | $136K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 230,726 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares of Common Stock withheld for taxes in connection with the settlement of an equity award previously granted under the Issuer's Equity Incentive Plan. Represents (i) 126,563 shares or units of restricted stock, of which 53,203 are vested, (ii) 102,535 shares of Common Stock underlying PSUs, 89,693 of which are vested, and (iii) 1,628 shares of Common Stock purchased under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 1,565 shares
Tax withholding price: $86.65 per share
Shares after transaction: 230,726 shares
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6 metrics
Shares withheld for taxes
1,565 shares
Tax-withholding disposition at $86.65 per share on equity award settlement
Tax withholding price
$86.65 per share
Price used for 1,565 shares withheld on April 3, 2026
Shares after transaction
230,726 shares
Total direct holdings reported following tax-withholding disposition
Restricted stock/units
126,563 shares/units
Part of direct holdings; 53,203 of these are vested
Performance stock units
102,535 shares underlying PSUs
Equity awards held; 89,693 of these underlying shares are vested
ESPP shares
1,628 shares
Common stock purchased under Nasdaq’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Key Terms
tax-withholding disposition, Equity Incentive Plan, restricted stock, PSUs, +1 more
5 terms
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Represents shares of Common Stock withheld for taxes in connection with the settlement"
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.
Equity Incentive Plan financial
"settlement of an equity award previously granted under the Issuer's Equity Incentive Plan"
An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.
restricted stock financial
"Represents (i) 126,563 shares or units of restricted stock, of which 53,203 are vested"
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
PSUs financial
"102,535 shares of Common Stock underlying PSUs, 89,693 of which are vested"
PSUs are company shares promised to employees or executives that only become actual stock if the business hits specific performance targets over a set period. For investors, PSUs matter because they link pay to measurable outcomes — similar to a conditional bonus that converts into ownership — which can influence management decisions, dilution of shares, and signals about confidence in future results.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"1,628 shares of Common Stock purchased under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan"
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
FAQ
What did Nasdaq (NDAQ) executive Tal Cohen report in this Form 4?
Tal Cohen reported a tax-withholding disposition of 1,565 Nasdaq shares. These shares were withheld to satisfy taxes on settlement of a prior equity award, not sold on the open market, and are part of routine equity compensation administration.
Was Tal Cohen’s Nasdaq (NDAQ) Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?
No, the Form 4 describes a tax-withholding disposition, not a market sale. Shares were withheld by Nasdaq to pay taxes tied to settlement of an existing equity award, a common mechanism in equity compensation rather than a discretionary stock sale.
What types of Nasdaq (NDAQ) equity awards does Tal Cohen hold?
Tal Cohen holds restricted stock or units, performance stock units (PSUs), and employee stock purchase plan shares. Footnotes list 126,563 restricted shares or units, 102,535 PSU-based shares, and 1,628 shares bought under Nasdaq’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
How many of Tal Cohen’s Nasdaq (NDAQ) equity awards are vested?
Of Tal Cohen’s disclosed awards, 53,203 restricted shares or units are vested and 89,693 PSU-based shares are vested. The remaining restricted and PSU-linked shares are unvested, reflecting ongoing long-term incentive alignment with Nasdaq’s performance.