[Form 4] Pegasystems Inc Insider Trading Activity
Dianne Ledingham, a director of Pegasystems Inc. (PEGA), reported transactions on 08/15/2025. The filing shows 2,374 shares of unrestricted common stock were issued to her as annual director compensation and 5,168 non‑statutory stock options were granted as additional annual director compensation. The options have an exercise price of $52.66, are exercisable immediately (08/15/2025) and expire on 08/15/2035. The report also discloses total common stock beneficially owned of 34,038 shares, reflecting a 2‑for‑1 stock split effected on June 20, 2025. The form was signed by an attorney‑in‑fact on 08/19/2025.
- Director compensation granted in equity aligns management interests with shareholders through 2,374 shares and 5,168 options
- Options fully vested on issuance removing future service contingencies for the reporting period
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Routine director compensation in equity; limited immediate market impact.
The Form 4 documents standard annual director compensation: 2,374 unrestricted shares and 5,168 non‑statutory options priced at $52.66 and fully vested on grant. For investors this is a non‑cash compensation event that increases the director's alignment with shareholder outcomes without immediate cash flow effects for the company. The absolute sizes (2,374 shares, 5,168 options) are modest relative to typical public company float and therefore unlikely to be material to valuation or near‑term EPS. The immediate vesting of options removes future service risk but does not itself signal additional insider purchases or sales.
TL;DR: Governance practice appears routine—equity grants for director service with immediate vesting.
The disclosed grants—unrestricted shares and fully vested non‑statutory options—are consistent with common board compensation practices. Immediate vesting on issuance is notable from a retention perspective but is explicitly disclosed. Beneficial ownership is reported both directly and indirectly (via a family trust) and the filing follows Section 16 disclosure requirements. There are no indications in the filing of departures, sales, or unusual transactions that would raise governance concerns.