Q2 Holdings (NYSE: QTWO) CDO logs share sale and major equity awards
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Q2 Holdings, Inc. Chief Delivery Officer John E. Breeden reported mixed insider activity in common stock. He sold 8,924 shares in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $50.34 per share under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 19, 2025.
On the same date, he received several stock awards totaling multiple tranches of 28,908, 11,562, 11,562 and 5,784 shares at no cost, consisting of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan. Following these transactions, he directly holds 133,128 shares.
The time-based restricted stock units vest 25% starting on March 3, 2027, then quarterly over three years. The performance-based units depend on Q2’s Adjusted EBITDA margin, subscription revenue year-over-year growth for the 12 months ending December 31, 2027, and relative stock performance versus the S&P Software & Services Select Index.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 8,924 | $50.34 | $449K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 28,908 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 11,562 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 11,562 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 5,784 | $0.00 | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- The sale reported was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-l trading plan adopted by the reporting person on May 19, 2025. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $49.64 to $51.96 inclusive. Reporting Person undertakes to provide to Q2 Holdings, Inc., any security holder of Q2 Holdings, Inc., 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 in this footnote. The restricted stock units vest 25% starting March 3, 2027, with the remaining units vesting in equal quarterly installments over the subsequent three years. Represents the target number of shares that may be earned ("Target Amount") pursuant to performance-based restricted stock units ("Units") under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, with vesting dependent upon Q2's attainment relative to a target performance metric for Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of Revenue for the 12 months ending December 31, 2027, as more specifically set forth in the grant agreement. Subject to continued employment, attainment will be determined on the second anniversary of the date of grant, with any earned shares up to 100% of the Target Amount vesting on such date, and any shares issuable pursuant to above-target attainment vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date. Represents the target number of shares that may be earned ("Target Amount") pursuant to performance-based restricted stock units ("Units") under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, with vesting dependent upon Q2's attainment relative to a target performance metric for Subscription Revenue Year over Year Growth Revenue for the 12 months ending December 31, 2027, as more specifically set forth in the grant agreement. Subject to continued employment, attainment will be determined on the second anniversary of the date of grant, with any earned shares up to 100% of the Target Amount vesting on such date, and any shares issuable pursuant to above-target attainment vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date. Represents the target number of shares that may be earned ("Target Amount") pursuant to performance-based restricted stock units ("Units") under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, with vesting dependent upon Q2's attainment relative to target performance of Q2's common stock price as compared to the S&P Software & Services Select Index, as more specifically set forth in the grant agreement. Subject to continued employment, attainment will be determined on the third anniversary of the date of grant, with 0% to 200% of the Target Amount vesting on such date depending on the level of attainment.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Q2 Holdings (QTWO) report for John E. Breeden?
Q2 Holdings reported that Chief Delivery Officer John E. Breeden sold 8,924 shares of common stock and received multiple stock awards. The sale was executed at a weighted average price of $50.34 per share, while the awards were granted at no cost as restricted and performance-based units.
Was the QTWO insider sale by John E. Breeden part of a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The filing states the 8,924-share sale was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 19, 2025. Such pre-arranged plans schedule trades in advance, helping separate routine liquidity events from discretionary market-timing decisions.
What kind of equity awards did QTWO grant to John E. Breeden in this filing?
Q2 Holdings granted John E. Breeden restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan. These awards include time-based vesting and performance-linked tranches tied to profitability, subscription revenue growth, and relative stock performance versus the S&P Software & Services Select Index.
When do John E. Breeden’s time-based restricted stock units in QTWO begin vesting?
The filing notes that the time-based restricted stock units begin vesting 25% on March 3, 2027. The remaining units vest in equal quarterly installments over the following three years, contingent on continued employment with Q2 Holdings during the vesting period.
What performance metrics affect John E. Breeden’s performance-based RSUs in Q2 Holdings (QTWO)?
The performance-based restricted stock units are tied to three metrics: Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue, subscription revenue year-over-year growth for the 12 months ending December 31, 2027, and Q2’s stock performance relative to the S&P Software & Services Select Index, subject to plan-specific vesting rules.