Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE) COO nets shares as awards vest
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Paysafe Ltd Chief Operating Officer Aston Roy reported vesting of restricted stock and related tax withholding transactions. On April 1, 2026, 131,781 shares of restricted stock vested and were converted into common stock. To cover tax obligations, 75,690 common shares were withheld at prices of $7.41 and $6.71 per share. After these transactions, Roy directly held 215,350 Paysafe common shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
131,781 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
Aston Roy
Role
Chief Operating Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock | 131,781 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 131,781 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 12,106 | $7.41 | $90K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 63,584 | $6.71 | $427K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock — 460,731 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 291,040 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Restricted stock vested: 131,781 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 75,690 shares
Tax withholding price 1: $7.41 per share
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7 metrics
Restricted stock vested
131,781 shares
Vesting and conversion into common stock on April 1, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
75,690 shares
Tax-withholding dispositions of common stock
Tax withholding price 1
$7.41 per share
Price for 12,106 withheld common shares
Tax withholding price 2
$6.71 per share
Price for 63,584 withheld common shares
Shares held after transactions
215,350 shares
Direct Paysafe common stock holdings after Form 4 events
Shares after initial acquisition entry
460,731 shares
Total shown following derivative conversion record
Shares after common stock entry
291,040 shares
Total shown following first common stock acquisition entry
Key Terms
Restricted Stock, derivative security, tax-withholding disposition, Common Stock, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock financial
"security_title: "Restricted Stock" and footnote "Vesting of Restricted Stock.""
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition" for F-coded transactions"
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.
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock" for non-derivative transactions"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
vesting financial
"footnote: "Vesting of Restricted Stock.""
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Paysafe (PSFE) report for COO Aston Roy?
Paysafe reported that COO Aston Roy had 131,781 shares of restricted stock vest and convert into common shares. To satisfy tax obligations, 75,690 common shares were withheld, leaving him with 215,350 Paysafe common shares held directly after the transactions.
Was the Paysafe (PSFE) COO’s Form 4 transaction an open-market sale or purchase?
The Form 4 shows no open-market buys or sells. Shares were acquired through vesting of restricted stock and disposed of solely through tax-withholding transactions, where shares are delivered back to the company to pay taxes rather than sold on the open market.
How were taxes handled on the Paysafe (PSFE) COO’s vested restricted stock?
Taxes were handled via share withholding. A total of 75,690 common shares were delivered to cover tax liabilities, at prices of $7.41 and $6.71 per share. This method satisfies tax obligations without the executive executing open-market sales of stock.