PepsiCo (PEP) exec logs equity grants, cancellations and tax share withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
PepsiCo, Inc. executive Eugene Willemsen reported equity compensation and related share adjustments. He acquired 12,851 performance-based restricted stock units that may vest on March 1, 2029 depending on performance, and 26,292 time-based restricted stock units that vest ratably over three years. He also had 1,007 performance units canceled after performance targets were not met and 3,879 shares withheld at $169.05 per share to cover tax obligations, leaving 67,205 directly held common shares and 23,044 shares held indirectly through a non‑U.S. company.
Positive
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
5 transactions reported
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
Willemsen Eugene
Role
CEO, International Beverages
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | PepsiCo, Inc. Common Stock | 12,851 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | PepsiCo, Inc. Common Stock | 26,292 | $0.00 | -- |
| Disposition | PepsiCo, Inc. Common Stock | 1,007 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | PepsiCo, Inc. Common Stock | 3,879 | $169.05 | $656K |
| holding | PepsiCo, Inc. Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
PepsiCo, Inc. Common Stock — 45,799 shares (Direct);
PepsiCo, Inc. Common Stock — 23,044 shares (Indirect, By Non-U.S. Company)
Footnotes (1)
- This number represents the performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") granted as a portion of the reporting person's compensation from PepsiCo, Inc. These PSUs will become vested on March 1, 2029 contingent upon the achievement of pre-established performance targets over a three-year performance period and Compensation Committee approval. The reporting person may receive a number of shares of PepsiCo Common Stock from 0% to 250% of the PSUs granted, depending on the performance level achieved. This number represents the restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted as a portion of the reporting person's compensation from PepsiCo. These RSUs vest ratably over a three-year vesting period beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date contingent upon the reporting person's satisfaction of conditions in the applicable award agreement. RSUs are calculated on a one-for-one share basis. This number represents the PSUs granted in March 2023 that were canceled at the end of the performance period because the applicable performance targets were not met. This number represents shares of PepsiCo Common Stock withheld to satisfy the tax withholding obligation due upon vesting of PSUs.
FAQ
What insider transactions did PepsiCo (PEP) report for Eugene Willemsen?
Eugene Willemsen reported equity grants and related share adjustments. He received new restricted stock and performance share units, had some prior awards canceled for missing targets, and had shares withheld to cover tax obligations, changing both his direct and indirect PepsiCo share holdings.
Why were some of Eugene Willemsen’s prior PepsiCo PSUs canceled?
Performance share units granted in March 2023 were canceled because the applicable performance targets were not met. When multi-year performance goals fall short, the related awards can be forfeited, resulting in no shares being delivered from those specific PSU grants.
What does the tax withholding transaction in PepsiCo’s Form 4 indicate?
The filing shows 3,879 shares of PepsiCo common stock were withheld at $169.05 per share to satisfy tax obligations on vesting PSUs. This is a non-open-market disposition where shares are retained by the issuer instead of Willemsen paying the taxes in cash.