[Form 4] Paylocity Holding Corporation Insider Trading Activity
Robin Pederson, a director of Paylocity Holding Corp (PCTY), was granted 1,261 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 08/15/2025. The RSUs are scheduled to vest 25% quarterly and will be fully vested on the first anniversary of the grant, and each RSU converts to one share of common stock. The grant is settled under the issuer's 2023 Equity Incentive Plan. After the grant Ms. Pederson beneficially owns 6,992 shares on a direct basis. The Form 4 was executed by an attorney-in-fact and submitted 08/19/2025.
- Director awarded 1,261 RSUs, increasing equity stake and aligning interests with shareholders
- Post-grant direct beneficial ownership of 6,992 shares provides transparent disclosure of insider holdings
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Routine director equity grant increases alignment with shareholders without immediate dilution from cash outlay.
The 1,261 RSU award to a director is a standard compensation mechanism that vests over one year (25% quarterly), converting into common shares on settlement. The grant price is reported as $0 because RSUs represent future issuance rather than a cash purchase. The director's direct beneficial ownership rises to 6,992 shares, a disclosed figure investors can use to track insider alignment. This filing contains no cash transactions, sales, or unusual provisions; it appears to be a routine equity compensation event under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan.
TL;DR: Standard governance practice: equity-based director compensation with time-based vesting to promote retention.
The RSU grant vests 25% quarterly and fully on the one-year anniversary, indicating short-term retention incentives. Settlement under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan is explicitly stated, and the filing shows direct beneficial ownership post-grant. The document is a typical Form 4 disclosure; there is no indication of accelerated vesting, related-party conflict, or atypical transfer mechanisms disclosed in this form.