Ondas CFO reports RSU vesting and tax share withholding
Ondas Inc. executive Neil J. Laird, CFO and Treasurer, reported the vesting and conversion of 12,500 Restricted Stock Units into an equal number of Ondas common shares on August 14, 2026.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ondas Inc. executive Neil J. Laird, CFO and Treasurer, reported the vesting and conversion of 12,500 Restricted Stock Units into an equal number of Ondas common shares on August 14, 2026. In connection with this vesting, 4,988 shares of common stock were delivered or withheld for payment of tax liability at a per-share price of $9.30. Following the transaction, Laird reported 50,000 RSUs outstanding and indirect holdings of Ondas common stock held by his spouse and spouse’s IRA.
Insider Trade Summary
12,500 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
5 txns
Insider
LAIRD NEIL J
Role
CFO and Treasurer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units F3, F4 | 12,500 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock F1 | 12,500 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock F2 | 4,988 | $9.30 | $46K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 50,000 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 34,698 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 769 shares (Indirect, By Spouse);
Common Stock — 4,400 shares (Indirect, By Spouse IRA)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. Represents shares of Ondas Inc. (the "Company") common stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock"), received upon vesting of Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs").
- F2. These shares were sold by the Company to fund tax liability attributable to the vesting of the RSUs.
- F3. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock.
- F4. On June 23, 2025, the reporting person was granted 100,000 RSUs. The RSUs (i) vested 12.5% on each of September 23, 2025, December 23, 2025, March 23, 2026, and June 23, 2026 and (ii) vest 50% in four successive equal quarterly installments, provided that the reporting person is an officer of the Company on the applicable vesting dates. All RSUs granted to the reporting person shall vest in full immediately upon a change in control. In connection with the vesting of these RSUs, 12,500 shares of Common Stock were delivered to the reporting person on August 14, 2026.
Key Figures
RSUs Vested and Converted: 12,500 shares
Shares for Tax Liability: 4,988 shares
Tax Withholding Price: $9.30 per share
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7 metrics
RSUs Vested and Converted
12,500 shares
RSUs vesting and conversion into common stock on August 14, 2026
Shares for Tax Liability
4,988 shares
Shares delivered or withheld to fund tax liability at vesting
Tax Withholding Price
$9.30 per share
Per-share value used for shares delivered or withheld for taxes
RSU Grant Size
100,000 RSUs
RSUs granted on June 23, 2025 to the reporting person
RSUs Outstanding After Vesting
50,000 RSUs
Total RSUs reported following the August 14, 2026 vesting
Spouse Indirect Holdings
769 shares
Common stock held indirectly by spouse after the reported date
Spouse IRA Holdings
4,400 shares
Common stock held indirectly through spouse’s IRA
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, tax liability, change in control, indirect ownership, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Represents shares of Ondas Inc. common stock received upon vesting of Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs")."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
tax liability financial
"These shares were sold by the Company to fund tax liability attributable to the vesting of the RSUs."
change in control financial
"All RSUs granted to the reporting person shall vest in full immediately upon a change in control."
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
indirect ownership financial
"Common Stock held "By Spouse" and "By Spouse IRA" reported as indirect ownership."
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"Transaction code "M" indicates Exercise or conversion of derivative security."
FAQ
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What did Ondas Inc. (ONDS) CFO Neil J. Laird report on this Form 4?
Neil J. Laird reported the vesting and conversion of 12,500 RSUs into Ondas common stock on August 14, 2026, along with a related tax-withholding share disposition and updated RSU and indirect share holdings.
How were taxes handled on Neil J. Laird’s Ondas (ONDS) RSU vesting?
To cover tax liability from the RSU vesting, 4,988 shares of Ondas common stock were delivered or withheld at a per-share value of $9.30. A footnote states these shares were sold by the company to fund the related tax liability.
What RSU grant underlies this Ondas (ONDS) Form 4 transaction?
The transactions relate to an RSU grant of 100,000 RSUs awarded on June 23, 2025. The grant vests in scheduled quarterly installments, with all RSUs vesting in full immediately upon a change in control if the vesting conditions are met.
How many RSUs does Neil J. Laird still hold at Ondas (ONDS) after this event?
After the reported vesting and conversion, Laird reported holding 50,000 RSUs. These remaining RSUs continue to vest according to the grant’s quarterly schedule, subject to his continued service as an officer on each vesting date.
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