Phunware (NASDAQ: PHUN) VP surrenders 429 shares for tax withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Phunware, Inc. Vice President of Accounting John Brendhan Botkin reported a small routine tax-related share disposition on a Form 4. On June 9, 2026, he surrendered 429 shares of Common Stock at $1.94 per share to cover withholding taxes under Phunware’s 2018 Equity Incentive Plan. This was recorded as a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market trade. After this transaction, he directly holds 12,424 shares of Phunware common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Botkin John Brendhan
Role
Vice President, Accounting
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 429 | $1.94 | $832.26 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 12,424 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares surrendered by the Reporting Person for withholding of taxes pursuant to the terms of the Issuer's 2018 Equity Incentive Plan. The price reported in Table I, Box 4 above reflects the actual per share sales price of the shares disposed.
Key Figures
Shares surrendered for taxes: 429 shares
Per-share value: $1.94 per share
Shares held after transaction: 12,424 shares
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4 metrics
Shares surrendered for taxes
429 shares
Tax-withholding disposition on June 9, 2026
Per-share value
$1.94 per share
Price used for surrendered shares in Form 4
Shares held after transaction
12,424 shares
Directly owned common stock following disposition
Tax-withholding shares total
429 shares
Total shares reported as tax withholding in transactionSummary
Key Terms
tax-withholding disposition, 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, Form 4, beneficially owned
4 terms
tax-withholding disposition financial
"recorded as a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market trade"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
2018 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"to cover withholding taxes under Phunware’s 2018 Equity Incentive Plan"
Form 4 regulatory
"reported a small routine tax-related share disposition on a Form 4"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
beneficially owned financial
"total shares beneficially owned following the reported transaction"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Phunware (PHUN) report for John Brendhan Botkin?
Phunware reported that Vice President of Accounting John Brendhan Botkin surrendered 429 shares of common stock. The shares were used to cover tax withholding obligations tied to the company’s 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, rather than representing an open-market purchase or sale.
Was the Phunware (PHUN) insider transaction an open-market sale or a routine tax event?
The reported transaction was a routine tax event, not an open-market sale. The Form 4 and its footnotes explain that 429 shares were surrendered to cover withholding taxes under Phunware’s 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, a common equity-compensation mechanism.