NASDAQ (NDAQ) EVP John Zecca reports 780-share tax withholding, holds 153,334 shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
NASDAQ, INC. executive John Zecca, EVP and Global CLO, reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On the equity award settlement date, 780 shares of common stock were withheld at $86.65 per share to cover tax obligations under the company’s Equity Incentive Plan.
Following this withholding, Zecca’s reported holdings total 153,334 shares of common stock-linked interests, consisting of 26,733 restricted stock or units and 126,601 performance share units. Many of these awards are already vested, indicating a substantial ongoing equity stake.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Zecca John
Role
EVP, Global CLO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 780 | $86.65 | $68K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 153,334 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) 26,733 shares or units of restricted stock, of which 5,094 are vested and (ii) 126,601 shares of Common Stock underlying PSUs, 118,575 of which are vested.
Key Figures
Tax-withheld shares: 780 shares
Withholding price: $86.65 per share
Total holdings after transaction: 153,334 shares
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7 metrics
Tax-withheld shares
780 shares
Shares withheld for taxes on equity award settlement
Withholding price
$86.65 per share
Value used for tax-withholding disposition
Total holdings after transaction
153,334 shares
Common stock-linked interests following tax withholding
Restricted stock/units
26,733 shares or units
Part of Zecca’s reported position; 5,094 vested
Vested restricted stock/units
5,094 shares
Portion of restricted stock/units that is vested
Performance share units
126,601 shares
Common stock underlying PSUs in Zecca’s holdings
Vested PSUs
118,575 shares
Portion of PSUs that is vested
Key Terms
tax-withholding disposition, Equity Incentive Plan, restricted stock, performance share units, +1 more
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tax-withholding disposition financial
"classified as a tax-withholding disposition rather than a market purchase or sale"
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
"equity award settlement under the company’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) 26,733 shares or units of restricted stock, of which 5,094 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
"126,601 shares of Common Stock underlying PSUs, 118,575 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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did NASDAQ (NDAQ) EVP John Zecca report?
John Zecca reported a tax-related share disposition, not an open-market trade. 780 shares of NASDAQ common stock were withheld at $86.65 per share to satisfy tax obligations tied to an equity award settlement under the company’s Equity Incentive Plan.
Was John Zecca’s NASDAQ (NDAQ) Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?
No, the transaction was not an open-market sale. It is coded F, meaning shares were withheld to pay taxes related to an equity award settlement. This tax-withholding disposition is a routine administrative event under NASDAQ’s Equity Incentive Plan.
What equity awards are referenced in John Zecca’s NASDAQ (NDAQ) Form 4 footnotes?
The footnotes reference 26,733 restricted shares or units, including 5,094 vested, and 126,601 performance share units, with 118,575 vested. These awards fall under NASDAQ’s Equity Incentive Plan and make up Zecca’s reported 153,334-share holding.