Repay Holdings (NASDAQ: RPAY) awards 833K RSUs to new KUBRA president
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Watkin Richard Jason reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Repay Holdings Corp granted President of KUBRA, Richard Jason Watkin, 833,333 restricted stock units tied to its Class A common stock. These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments starting on June 1, 2027. The award was made as a material inducement to his acceptance of employment under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), outside the company’s Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan. Following this grant, he is reported as holding 833,433 shares or units directly.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Watkin Richard Jason
Role
President, KUBRA
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 833,333 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 833,433 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
RSUs granted: 833,333 units
Post-transaction holdings: 833,433 shares/units
Vesting schedule: Three equal annual installments
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RSUs granted
833,333 units
Restricted stock units relating to Class A common stock
Post-transaction holdings
833,433 shares/units
Total reported direct ownership after the grant
Vesting schedule
Three equal annual installments
Commencing June 1, 2027
Grant price per unit
$0.0000 per share
Equity award granted as compensation, not a market purchase
Key Terms
restricted stock units, inducement award agreement, Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan, NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
4 terms
restricted stock units financial
"Represents a grant of restricted stock units relating to the Class A 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.
inducement award agreement financial
"The restricted stock units were granted pursuant to an inducement award agreement"
Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"outside of the Issuer's Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan"
NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) regulatory
"in accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)"
NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) is a rule that requires a company to get approval from its shareholders before selling a large amount of its shares, usually over 20%. This helps protect investors by making sure the company doesn't flood the market with new shares without their say, which could lower the stock's value.
FAQ
What did Repay Holdings Corp (RPAY) disclose in this Form 4?
Repay Holdings Corp reported a grant of 833,333 restricted stock units to Richard Jason Watkin, President of KUBRA. The units relate to Class A common stock and were issued as an inducement award connected to his acceptance of employment with the company.
How many Repay (RPAY) restricted stock units were granted to Richard Jason Watkin?
Richard Jason Watkin received 833,333 restricted stock units relating to Repay’s Class A common stock. These units vest over time rather than immediately, aligning his compensation with the company’s long-term performance and his continued employment at KUBRA, a Repay business unit.
What is the vesting schedule for the RPAY restricted stock units granted?
The 833,333 restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments starting June 1, 2027. This means one-third of the units will vest each year over three years, encouraging multi-year service and performance alignment with Repay Holdings Corp’s objectives.
Why was this Repay (RPAY) inducement award granted outside the Omnibus Incentive Plan?
The restricted stock units were granted under an inducement award agreement outside Repay’s Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan. The company states this structure satisfies NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), which governs equity awards used as material inducements to new employees.
What does an inducement award under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) mean for RPAY?
An inducement award under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) allows equity grants without shareholder approval when used as a material inducement to hire a new employee. Repay used this framework to grant restricted stock units to attract Richard Jason Watkin to the President, KUBRA role.