Nextpower (NXT) CAO executes mandated sell-to-cover stock sales for PSU taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Nextpower Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Bennett David P reported two mandated tax-related stock sales tied to vesting performance stock units. On April 27, 2026, 32,908 shares of common stock at $120.32 per share were sold in a "sell-to-cover" transaction to satisfy tax withholding obligations. On April 28, 2026, a further 34,185 shares at $115.82 per share were sold for the same purpose. These sales were carried out under Nextpower’s Rule 10b5-1 "sell-to-cover" policy and are described as non-discretionary for the officer. Following the most recent transaction, Bennett directly holds 126,482 shares of Nextpower common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Bennett David P
Role
Chief Accounting Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Common Stock | 34,185 | $115.82 | $3.96M |
| Other | Common Stock | 32,908 | $120.32 | $3.96M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 126,482 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold April 27, 2026: 32,908 shares
Price per share April 27, 2026: $120.32/share
Shares sold April 28, 2026: 34,185 shares
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6 metrics
Shares sold April 27, 2026
32,908 shares
Sell-to-cover transaction at $120.32 per share
Price per share April 27, 2026
$120.32/share
Sell-to-cover for tax withholding
Shares sold April 28, 2026
34,185 shares
Sell-to-cover transaction at $115.82 per share
Price per share April 28, 2026
$115.82/share
Sell-to-cover for tax withholding
Total sell-to-cover shares
67,093 shares
Mandated sales to satisfy tax withholding
Shares owned after transactions
126,482 shares
Direct NXT common stock holdings after April 28, 2026
Key Terms
sell-to-cover, Rule 10b5-1, equity incentive plan, PSUs
4 terms
sell-to-cover financial
"Reflects the number of shares required to be sold pursuant to a "sell-to-cover" transaction"
Sell-to-cover is when part of newly issued or exercised company stock is immediately sold to pay required taxes and fees, so the recipient keeps the remaining shares. For investors this matters because it reduces the number of shares insiders or employees actually hold after a grant, can create small, routine share sales that aren’t signal of cashing out, and slightly increases share supply on the market—like selling a portion of a paycheck to cover the tax bill.
Rule 10b5-1 regulatory
"policy adopted by the Issuer on March 2, 2023 pursuant to the requirements of Rule 10b5-1"
Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.
equity incentive plan financial
"under its equity incentive plan, and do not represent discretionary trades"
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.
PSUs financial
"in connection with the vesting and conversion of PSUs"
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 transactions did Nextpower (NXT) disclose for Bennett David P?
Nextpower (NXT) disclosed two mandated stock sales by Chief Accounting Officer Bennett David P. These involved 32,908 shares on April 27, 2026, and 34,185 shares on April 28, 2026, executed solely to cover tax withholding from vesting performance stock units.
What prices were received in Bennett’s recent NXT sell-to-cover transactions?
The filing reports two different sale prices for NXT shares. On April 27, 2026, shares were sold at approximately $120.32 each. On April 28, 2026, additional shares were sold at approximately $115.82 each, both in connection with tax-related sell-to-cover transactions.
What is a sell-to-cover transaction in the context of NXT’s Form 4?
In this NXT Form 4, a sell-to-cover transaction means shares are sold automatically to pay tax withholding on vesting equity awards. The company’s Rule 10b5-1 policy mandates these sales, so the officer does not choose the timing or amount beyond the tax requirement.