[Form 4] Paysign, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Joan M. Herman, who serves as Executive Vice President, Operations and a director of Paysign, Inc. (PAYS), reported an equity grant on Form 4. On 05/07/2025 she acquired 16,667 shares of restricted common stock at a reported price of $0.000. Following the grant, the filing shows she beneficially owns 838,250 shares in total. The restricted shares vest in three equal installments: 1/3 on May 13, 2026, 1/3 on May 13, 2027 and 1/3 on May 13, 2028, subject to continued service. The Form 4 is signed by Ms. Herman on 09/26/2025.
- Grant aligns executive incentives via a three-year vesting schedule (May 13, 2026/2027/2028).
- Increased insider ownership to 838,250 shares, signaling continued management stake in the company.
- Disclosure complete with transaction date, vesting schedule, role, and signature provided.
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: A mid-level insider grant increases director/exec ownership modestly; vesting ties compensation to continued service.
The report documents a non-cash grant of 16,667 restricted shares to Joan Herman, raising her total reported beneficial ownership to 838,250 shares. The grant vests in three annual tranches, aligning retention incentives with the company through 2028. The immediate accounting impact on outstanding shares is contingent on vesting and any withholding, but the filing itself shows no cash purchase and no exercised options. For investors, this is a routine insider grant rather than a sale or transfer.
TL;DR: Vesting schedule and role disclosure indicate standard retention-based equity compensation for a senior executive/director.
The Form 4 clearly identifies Ms. Herman as both a director and EVP, Operations, and reports shares granted with a three-year time-based vesting schedule. This structure is consistent with common governance practices to align management incentives with shareholder interests over time. The filing contains explicit vesting dates and the signature, meeting disclosure formalities. No departures, accelerated vesting, or related-party transactions are disclosed.