PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) risk chief gets major RSU grant, withholds shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
PayPal Holdings EVP and Global Chief Risk Officer Aaron Webster reported multiple equity transactions in company stock. On March 1, 2026, he acquired 18,407 shares of common stock through the exercise of restricted stock units and received a new grant of 111,562 restricted stock units, each representing a right to one PayPal share subject to future vesting.
On the same date, 8,385 common shares were disposed of to cover tax withholding obligations tied to the vesting of restricted stock units, rather than an open-market sale. After these transactions, Webster directly held 51,472 shares of PayPal common stock and 111,562 restricted stock units subject to a three-year vesting schedule.
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Insider Trade Summary
18,407 shares exercised/converted
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4 txns
Insider
Webster Aaron
Role
EVP, Global Chief Risk Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units -4 | 18,407 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units -5 | 111,562 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 18,407 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 8,385 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units -4 — 36,812 shares (Direct);
Restricted Stock Units -5 — 111,562 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 59,857 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of shares of restricted stock units granted to the reporting person. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of PayPal's common stock. The reporting person received a restricted stock unit grant on March 1, 2025, subject to a three-year vesting schedule, vesting 1/3 on the one year anniversary of the grant date of the restricted stock unit award, and 1/12 on each quarterly anniversary of the grant date thereafter until the third anniversary of the grant date, on which date the grant shall be fully vested. Upon vesting, the reporting person will receive a number of shares of common stock equal to the number of restricted stock units that have vested. Not applicable. The reporting person received a restricted stock unit grant on March 1, 2026, subject to a three-year vesting schedule, vesting 1/3 on the one year anniversary of the grant date of the restricted stock unit award, and 1/12 on each quarterly anniversary of the grant date thereafter until the third anniversary of the grant date, on which date the grant shall be fully vested. Upon vesting, the reporting person will receive a number of shares of common stock equal to the number of restricted stock units that have vested.
FAQ
What insider stock transactions did PYPL executive Aaron Webster report?
Aaron Webster reported RSU vesting, a new RSU grant, and related tax withholding. He acquired 18,407 common shares via RSU conversion, received 111,562 new RSUs, and had 8,385 shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations on March 1, 2026.
What new restricted stock unit grant did PYPL’s risk chief receive?
On March 1, 2026, Aaron Webster received a grant of 111,562 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a contingent right to one PayPal common share, subject to a three-year vesting schedule with vesting milestones described in the filing footnotes.
How do Aaron Webster’s PayPal RSUs vest over time?
The RSUs vest over three years: one-third on the first anniversary of the March 1 grant date, then one-twelfth on each quarterly anniversary until the third anniversary. Upon each vesting, Webster receives one common share for each vested restricted stock unit.