NIQ Global Intelligence (Ticker: NIQ) CAO has 891 shares withheld for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
NIQ Global Intelligence plc reported a routine tax-related share withholding for Chief Accounting Officer Jamie E. Palm. On May 6, 2026, 891 Ordinary Shares were withheld at $10.54 per share to cover tax obligations tied to vested RSUs.
The footnote explains these shares were withheld in a net settlement of RSUs that vested on that date and explicitly notes this was not an open-market sale. After this withholding, Palm directly holds 74,774 Ordinary Shares, indicating the transaction is small relative to her remaining stake.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Palm Jamie E
Role
Chief Accounting Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Ordinary Shares | 891 | $10.54 | $9K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Ordinary Shares — 74,774 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 891 shares
Withholding price per share: $10.54 per share
Shares held after transaction: 74,774 shares
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4 metrics
Shares withheld for taxes
891 shares
Tax withholding on net settlement of RSUs vested May 6, 2026
Withholding price per share
$10.54 per share
Value applied to RSU tax withholding on May 6, 2026
Shares held after transaction
74,774 shares
Direct Ordinary Shares held by Jamie E. Palm following tax withholding
Transaction date
May 6, 2026
Date RSUs vested and shares were withheld for taxes
Key Terms
RSUs, net settlement, tax withholding obligations, open-market sale
4 terms
RSUs financial
"in connection with the net settlement of RSUs that vested on May 6, 2026"
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
net settlement financial
"in connection with the net settlement of RSUs that vested on May 6, 2026"
tax withholding obligations financial
"withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the net settlement"
open-market sale financial
"and do not constitute any open-market sale"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
FAQ
What insider transaction did NIQ (NIQ) report for Jamie E. Palm?
NIQ reported that Chief Accounting Officer Jamie E. Palm had 891 Ordinary Shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations on RSUs vesting May 6, 2026. This reduced the shares delivered to her, but did not involve any open-market sale of stock.
What does ‘net settlement of RSUs’ mean in the NIQ (NIQ) filing?
Net settlement of RSUs means the company withholds a portion of vested shares, here 891 shares, to cover tax obligations. The remaining shares are delivered to the executive. NIQ’s footnote explains this withholding reduced shares issued to Palm but was not an open-market sale.
What transaction code appears in NIQ (NIQ) Chief Accounting Officer’s Form 4?
The transaction uses code “F”, defined as payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities. In this case, 891 NIQ Ordinary Shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to RSUs that vested on May 6, 2026, per the filing’s footnote.