PubMatic (PUBM) counsel sells 5,710 shares after RSU vesting
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
PubMatic, Inc. general counsel and secretary Andrew Woods reported several equity compensation transactions. On April 1 and 8, 2026, restricted stock units vested and were settled into Class A common stock, increasing his direct holdings. On April 2, 2026, he sold 5,710 Class A shares in open-market block trades at a weighted average price of $8.1733 per share to cover tax withholding obligations from these RSU vestings. Following the sale, he directly owned 69,882 Class A shares.
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Insights
Routine RSU vesting with tax-related share sale, limited signal.
Andrew Woods, general counsel and secretary of PubMatic, reported RSU vesting that converted into Class A common shares, alongside one open-market sale. Footnotes state each RSU converts into one share for no cash consideration, reflecting standard equity compensation mechanics.
The filing shows 15,823 shares acquired through RSU settlement and 5,710 shares sold at a weighted average of $8.1733 per share. Footnotes clarify the sale was a “sell to cover” transaction to satisfy tax withholding due on the vesting, rather than a discretionary liquidity event.
After the transactions, Woods directly held 69,882 Class A shares, so the tax-related sale represents a relatively small portion of his position. Given its compensation-driven nature and the absence of remaining derivative positions in the excerpt, this looks like routine administration of RSU awards rather than a change in his economic exposure.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 2,810 | $0.00 | -- |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 5,710 | $8.1733 | $47K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 4,039 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 1,250 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 3,397 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 4,327 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 15,823 | $0.00 | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- The sales reported on this Form 4 represent shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). The sales were to satisfy tax withholding obligations to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction. The price reported in this line item is a weighted average price. These shares were sold as part of block trades for multiple security holders of the Issuer at prices ranging from $7.98 to $8.27, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any securityholder of the Issuer or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein with regard to the block trades. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock at the time of settlement for no consideration. The RSUs vested as to 1/4 of the total award on October 1, 2023 and 1/16th of the RSUs will vest quarterly thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's provision of service to the Issuer on each vesting date. RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are canceled prior to the vesting date. The RSUs vested as to 1/16th of the total award on April 1, 2023, and 1/16th of the total award will vest quarterly thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's provision of service to the Issuer on each vesting date. The RSUs vested as to 1/16th of the total award on April 1, 2024, and 1/16th of the total award will vest quarterly thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's provision of service to the Issuer on each vesting date. The RSUs vested as to 1/16th of the total award on April 1, 2025, and 1/16th of the total award will vest quarterly thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's provision of service to the Issuer on each vesting date. The RSUs vested as to 1/16th of the total award on April 1, 2026, and 1/16th of the total award will vest quarterly thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's provision of service to the Issuer on each vesting date.
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FAQ
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