Red Cat (RCAT) COO awarded 16,294 RSUs and exercises 4,073 shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Christian Ericson reported equity compensation and related share movements. On March 31, 2026, he was granted 16,294 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing a right to receive one share of common stock.
According to the grant terms, 25% of these RSUs vested immediately, with the remaining 75% scheduled to vest on December 31, 2026. On the same date, he exercised 4,073 RSUs into 4,073 shares of common stock and 1,176 common shares were withheld at $13.09 per share to cover tax obligations. Following these transactions, he directly held 28,920 shares of common stock and 12,221 RSUs.
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Insider Trade Summary
4,073 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
Ericson Christian
Role
Chief Operating Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 16,294 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 4,073 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 4,073 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,176 | $13.09 | $15K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 16,294 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 30,096 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of RCAT common stock. On March 31, 2026, the reporting person was granted 16,294 restricted stock units, vesting in two installments: 25% of the shares underlying the restricted stock units vested immediately and 75% of the shares underlying the restricted stock units will vest on December 31, 2026.
Key Figures
RSU grant: 16,294 RSUs
RSUs exercised: 4,073 RSUs
Tax-withholding shares: 1,176 shares
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RSU grant
16,294 RSUs
Granted to COO on March 31, 2026
RSUs exercised
4,073 RSUs
Exercised into common stock on March 31, 2026
Tax-withholding shares
1,176 shares
Common stock delivered for tax obligations
Tax-withholding price
$13.09 per share
Value applied to 1,176 withheld shares
Common shares held after
28,920 shares
Direct common stock ownership after transactions
RSUs outstanding after
12,221 RSUs
Restricted stock units remaining after grant and exercise
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, tax-withholding disposition, derivative exercise/conversion, contingent right
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of RCAT common stock."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
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.
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
contingent right financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
FAQ
What insider transactions did Red Cat (RCAT) COO Christian Ericson report?
Christian Ericson reported a grant of 16,294 restricted stock units, an exercise of 4,073 RSUs into common stock, and 1,176 common shares withheld to cover taxes. After these transactions, he directly held 28,920 common shares and 12,221 remaining RSUs.
How many Red Cat (RCAT) restricted stock units were granted to the COO?
The Chief Operating Officer received a grant of 16,294 restricted stock units. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Red Cat common stock, providing equity-based compensation that vests over time based on the disclosed schedule.
What is the vesting schedule for the 16,294 RSUs granted by Red Cat (RCAT)?
Of the 16,294 restricted stock units, 25% vested immediately on March 31, 2026. The remaining 75% are scheduled to vest on December 31, 2026, aligning the Chief Operating Officer’s equity compensation with a defined, time-based vesting timeline.