Tax-driven stock sale by Nextpower (NXT) CFO under Rule 10b5-1
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Nextpower Inc. Chief Financial Officer Charles D. Boynton reported a mandatory share sale tied to tax withholding. On May 22, 2026, 34,193 shares of common stock were sold at $125.81 per share to satisfy taxes from vesting and conversion of RSUs.
These transactions were required under the company’s "sell-to-cover" policy adopted on March 2, 2023 pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 and its equity incentive plan, and are described as non-discretionary for the reporting person. After this activity, Boynton directly held 372,870 shares of Nextpower common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
BOYNTON CHARLES D
Role
Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Common Stock | 34,193 | $125.81 | $4.30M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 372,870 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 34,193 shares
Sale price: $125.81 per share
Shares held after transaction: 372,870 shares
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Shares sold
34,193 shares
Sell-to-cover RSU tax withholding on May 22, 2026
Sale price
$125.81 per share
Price for the reported sell-to-cover transaction
Shares held after transaction
372,870 shares
CFO direct ownership following the transaction
Policy adoption date
March 2, 2023
Adoption of Rule 10b5-1 sell-to-cover policy
Key Terms
sell-to-cover, RSUs, Rule 10b5-1, equity incentive plan
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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.
RSUs financial
"in connection with the vesting and conversion of RSUs"
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.
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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Nextpower (NXT) report for its CFO?
Nextpower CFO Charles D. Boynton reported a mandatory sale of 34,193 common shares. The sale was to cover tax withholding from RSU vesting and is described as non-discretionary under the company’s equity incentive plan and sell-to-cover policy.
What is the purpose of the sell-to-cover transaction reported by Nextpower (NXT)?
The sell-to-cover transaction’s purpose was to satisfy tax withholding obligations from vesting and conversion of RSUs. Nextpower’s policy requires selling enough shares to cover taxes, so the CFO’s reported sale reflects this automatic mechanism rather than an elective market trade.