Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) CEO Peter C. Stern reports RSU vesting and tax withholding
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
PELOTON INTERACTIVE, INC. President and CEO Peter C. Stern reported routine equity compensation activity tied to restricted stock units (RSUs). On May 15, 2026, 59,713 RSUs were settled into an equal number of Class A shares, reflecting an option/RSU exercise rather than an open‑market purchase.
To cover related tax obligations, 30,484 Class A shares were withheld at $5.29 per share, a non-market tax-withholding disposition. After these transactions, Stern directly holds 404,525 shares of Class A Common Stock. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one Class A share and vests 6.25% on November 15, 2025, then 6.25% quarterly until fully vested on August 15, 2029, subject to continued service.
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Insider Trade Summary
59,713 shares exercised/converted
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3 txns
Insider
Stern Peter C
Role
President and CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) | 59,713 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 59,713 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 30,484 | $5.29 | $161K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) — 776,275 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 404,525 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock. Shares withheld to cover the Reporting Person's tax liability with respect to the settlement of RSUs that vested on May 15, 2026. The RSUs vest as to 6.25% of the total shares on November 15, 2025, then 6.25% of the total shares vest quarterly thereafter, with 100% of the total shares vested on August 15, 2029, subject to the Reporting Person's provision of service to the Issuer on each vesting date.
Key Figures
RSUs settled: 59,713 shares
Tax-withheld shares: 30,484 shares
Withholding price: $5.29 per share
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RSUs settled
59,713 shares
RSUs converted into Class A Common Stock on May 15, 2026
Tax-withheld shares
30,484 shares
Shares withheld to cover tax liability on May 15, 2026
Withholding price
$5.29 per share
Value used for tax-withholding disposition
Shares held after transaction
404,525 shares
Direct Class A Common Stock ownership after May 15, 2026
RSU vesting start
6.25% on November 15, 2025
Initial vesting tranche of RSU award
Full RSU vesting date
August 15, 2029
Date when 100% of RSU shares are scheduled to vest
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU"), tax liability, vest, contingent right, +1 more
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Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share..."
tax liability financial
"Shares withheld to cover the Reporting Person's tax liability with respect to the settlement..."
vest financial
"The RSUs vest as to 6.25% of the total shares on November 15, 2025, then 6.25%..."
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
contingent right financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share..."
derivative security financial
"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.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Peloton (PTON) CEO Peter C. Stern report?
Peter C. Stern reported settlement of 59,713 restricted stock units into Class A Common Stock and a related tax-withholding share disposition. These are compensation and tax events, not open-market stock purchases or sales, and reflect routine equity vesting for the Peloton executive.
What are RSUs in the context of Peloton (PTON) executive compensation?
Each Peloton RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock. RSUs vest over time, delivering shares as service conditions are met, aligning executive compensation with shareholder value without requiring a cash exercise price when they settle.
How do Peter C. Stern’s Peloton (PTON) RSUs vest over time?
Peter C. Stern’s RSUs vest 6.25% of the total shares on November 15, 2025, then 6.25% quarterly thereafter. Full vesting occurs on August 15, 2029, provided he continues to serve Peloton through each specified vesting date under the award’s service condition.