Roku (ROKU) CEO gains shares from RSU vesting, some withheld for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ROKU, INC CEO Anthony J. Wood reported compensation-related stock activity involving restricted stock units on Class A common stock. On June 1, 2026, he exercised awards covering 20,940 shares, increasing his direct holdings before tax.
To cover income tax obligations tied to this vesting, 8,241 shares were withheld by Roku at a price of $129.03 per share. After these transactions, Wood directly held 26,927 shares of Class A common stock, in addition to various indirect holdings through family trusts and remaining RSU awards scheduled to vest over time.
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Insider Trade Summary
20,940 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
13 txns
Insider
Wood Anthony J.
Role
CEO and Chairman BOD
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 8,278 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 1,407 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 11,255 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 20,940 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 8,241 | $129.03 | $1.06M |
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Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 8,278 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 35,168 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 47,481 shares (Indirect, Wood 2020 Nonexempt Irrevocable Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares that have been withheld by the Issuer to satisfy income tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the vesting of certain RSU awards on June 1, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer. This RSU vests in twelve substantially equal quarterly installments. The first installment vested on November 15, 2023. This RSU vests in four substantially equal quarterly installments. The first installment vested on November 15, 2025 (or the next business day). This RSU vests in twelve substantially equal quarterly installments. The first installment vested on November 15, 2025 (or the next business day).
Key Figures
RSU shares exercised: 20,940 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 8,241 shares
Tax withholding price: $129.03 per share
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7 metrics
RSU shares exercised
20,940 shares
Class A common stock from RSU-related exercise on June 1, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
8,241 shares
Withheld by Roku at $129.03 per share for income tax
Tax withholding price
$129.03 per share
Value used for 8,241 withheld shares on June 1, 2026
Direct shares after transactions
26,927 shares
Anthony Wood’s direct Class A holdings following June 1, 2026 events
RSUs remaining award 1
101,298 RSUs
Restricted Stock Units, each for one Class A share
RSUs remaining award 2
1,407 RSUs
Restricted Stock Units, vesting in quarterly installments
RSUs remaining award 3
8,278 RSUs
Restricted Stock Units, vesting in quarterly installments
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit, tax withholding, derivative security, indirect
4 terms
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"This RSU vests in twelve substantially equal quarterly installments."
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
tax withholding financial
"shares that have been withheld by the Issuer to satisfy income tax withholding"
Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.
derivative security financial
"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
indirect financial
"ownership_type: indirect, held through various Anthony J. Wood trusts"
FAQ
What did Roku (ROKU) CEO Anthony Wood report in this Form 4?
Anthony Wood reported RSU-related stock activity, exercising awards for 20,940 Class A shares on June 1, 2026. Roku withheld 8,241 shares at $129.03 to cover income taxes, leaving him with 26,927 shares held directly after the transactions.
What RSU awards for Roku stock does Anthony Wood still hold?
Anthony Wood continues to hold multiple Roku RSU awards, including positions showing 101,298, 1,407, and 8,278 RSUs outstanding. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one Class A share, vesting in quarterly installments beginning on specified November 15 start dates.