Rambus CAO receives 2,779 RSU equity award
Rambus Chief Accounting Officer John K. Allen reported equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions in company stock.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Rambus Chief Accounting Officer John K. Allen reported equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions in company stock. He received 2,779 restricted stock units, each representing a right to one share of Rambus common stock, vesting in four equal annual installments starting on April 1, 2027. On the same date, 495 shares and 658 shares of common stock were withheld at $89.95 per share to cover tax liabilities from RSU vesting, rather than being sold on the open market. Following these transactions, Allen directly holds 18,262 shares of Rambus common stock, which include shares acquired through the Rambus Inc. 2015 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Allen John K
Role
Chief Accounting Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 2,779 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 495 | $89.95 | $45K |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 658 | $89.95 | $59K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 18,262 shares (Direct)
Holdings Before and After:
Common Stock, 16,636 to 18,262 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. The shares are represented by RSUs which vest in four equal annual installments beginning on April 1, 2027 or the first business trading day thereafter. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of RMBS common stock.
- F2. Includes an exempt transaction of 269 shares acquired through the Rambus Inc. 2015 Employee Stock Purchase plan.
- F3. Includes an exempt transaction of 277 shares acquired through the Rambus Inc. 2015 Employee Stock Purchase plan.
- F4. The shares were withheld to cover the Reporting Person's tax liability in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units, or RSUs.
Key Figures
RSU award size: 2,779 RSUs
Tax withholding shares 1: 495 shares
Tax withholding shares 2: 658 shares
+5 more
8 metrics
RSU award size
2,779 RSUs
Granted to CAO John K. Allen on April 1, 2026
Tax withholding shares 1
495 shares
Withheld at $89.95 per share for tax liability
Tax withholding shares 2
658 shares
Withheld at $89.95 per share for tax liability
Total tax withholding shares
1,153 shares
Sum of F-code tax-withholding dispositions
Withholding price
$89.95 per share
Price used for tax-withholding share valuation
Post-transaction holdings
18,262 shares
Direct Rambus common stock held after transactions
ESPP acquisition 1
269 shares
Acquired via 2015 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
ESPP acquisition 2
277 shares
Acquired via 2015 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Key Terms
restricted stock units, RSUs, Employee Stock Purchase plan, tax liability, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock units financial
"The shares are represented by RSUs which vest in four equal annual installments"
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.
RSUs financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of RMBS common stock"
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
Employee Stock Purchase plan financial
"Includes an exempt transaction of 269 shares acquired through the Rambus Inc. 2015 Employee Stock Purchase plan"
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
tax liability financial
"The shares were withheld to cover the Reporting Person's tax liability in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units"
exempt transaction financial
"Includes an exempt transaction of 277 shares acquired through the Rambus Inc. 2015 Employee Stock Purchase plan"
A transaction in which securities are sold without the issuer having to register them with the securities regulator because the sale meets legal exemptions (for example private placements, certain small offerings, or sales to accredited investors). It matters to investors because exempt transactions often involve less public disclosure and more limits on resale, like buying something from a private marketplace rather than a public store—so information access and liquidity can differ from registered offerings.
FAQ
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What insider transactions did Rambus (RMBS) report for John K. Allen?
Rambus reported that Chief Accounting Officer John K. Allen received 2,779 restricted stock units and had 1,153 shares of common stock withheld to cover tax liabilities from RSU vesting. After these transactions, he directly holds 18,262 shares of Rambus common stock.
How large was the RSU award granted to the Rambus (RMBS) Chief Accounting Officer?
John K. Allen received an award of 2,779 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to one share of Rambus common stock. These RSUs are scheduled to vest in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 1, 2027, or the first business trading day thereafter.
What does the tax withholding transaction mean in the Rambus (RMBS) Form 4?
The Form 4 shows that 495 and 658 shares of Rambus common stock were withheld at $89.95 per share to cover John K. Allen’s tax liabilities arising from RSU vesting. These F-code transactions are not open-market sales but share withholdings for tax payment.
When will the newly granted Rambus (RMBS) RSUs to John K. Allen vest?
The 2,779 restricted stock units granted to John K. Allen will vest in four equal annual installments. Vesting begins on April 1, 2027, or the first business trading day thereafter, with each vested RSU converting into one share of Rambus common stock.
What role does the Employee Stock Purchase Plan play in John K. Allen’s Rambus (RMBS) holdings?
Footnotes state that John K. Allen’s reported holdings include exempt transactions of 269 shares and 277 shares acquired through the Rambus Inc. 2015 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These ESPP acquisitions form part of his total direct ownership of 18,262 shares.
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