Planet Labs (PL) CEO has 134,641 shares withheld to cover RSU tax
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Planet Labs PBC director and Co-Founder and CEO Marshall William Spencer reported a tax-related share disposition. On the vesting of restricted stock units, the company withheld 134,641 shares of Class A Common Stock at a value of $30.58 per share to cover withholding tax liability.
The filing states that no shares were sold by Spencer in the market. After this withholding, he directly holds 2,903,115 shares of Class A Common Stock and has 1,958.188 restricted stock units that will continue to vest in equal quarterly installments on the 15th of March, June, September and December.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Marshall William Spencer
Role
Co-Founder and CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 134,641 | $30.58 | $4.12M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 2,903,115 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- No shares were sold by the reporting person. The transaction disclosed represents shares of the issuer's Class A Common Stock withheld by the issuer in payment of the withholding tax liability incurred upon the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Includes 1,958.188 RSUs that remain to vest in equal quarterly installments on the 15th of March, June, September and December. The RSUs represent a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer's Class A Common Stock each and have no expiration date.
Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 134,641 shares
Withholding value per share: $30.58 per share
Shares held after transaction: 2,903,115 shares
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4 metrics
Shares withheld for taxes
134,641 shares
Class A Common Stock withheld upon RSU vesting
Withholding value per share
$30.58 per share
Value used for RSU tax-withholding shares
Shares held after transaction
2,903,115 shares
Direct Class A Common Stock holdings post-withholding
Unvested RSUs remaining
1,958.188 RSUs
RSUs vesting quarterly on March, June, September, December 15
Key Terms
restricted stock units, withholding tax liability, RSUs, Class A Common Stock
4 terms
restricted stock units financial
"withheld by the issuer in payment of the withholding tax liability incurred upon the vesting of restricted stock units"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
withholding tax liability financial
"withheld by the issuer in payment of the withholding tax liability incurred upon the vesting of restricted stock units"
RSUs financial
"Includes 1,958.188 RSUs that remain to vest in equal quarterly installments"
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
Class A Common Stock financial
"shares of the issuer's Class A Common Stock withheld by the issuer"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Planet Labs (PL) report for Marshall William Spencer?
Planet Labs reported that CEO Marshall William Spencer had 134,641 Class A shares withheld to cover taxes on vested RSUs. The filing clarifies no shares were sold on the open market; this was a tax-withholding mechanism tied to equity compensation.
What RSU awards remain outstanding for the Planet Labs (PL) CEO?
The CEO has 1,958.188 restricted stock units remaining to vest. These RSUs will vest in equal quarterly installments on the 15th of March, June, September and December, each unit representing a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock.
What does the $30.58 figure represent in the Planet Labs (PL) Form 4?
The $30.58 figure represents the value per share used for the 134,641 Planet Labs Class A shares withheld for taxes. This amount is applied to calculate the withholding tax liability incurred when the CEO’s restricted stock units vested under his equity compensation arrangements.