Rackspace (RXT) HR chief receives 443,548 RSUs and sells shares to cover taxes
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Rackspace Technology, Inc. Chief Human Resources Officer Kellie Teal-Guess reported both an equity award and a related share sale. She received 443,548 shares of common stock as a grant of restricted stock units that vest in quarterly installments over three years, each RSU settling into one share of common stock. To cover tax withholding obligations from vesting of previously granted RSUs, she sold 33,966 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $5.56 per share in a sell-to-cover transaction executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Following these transactions, she directly holds 1,318,734 shares of Rackspace common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 33,966 shares ($188,851)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
TEAL-GUESS KELLIE
Role
Chief Human Resources Officer
Sold
33,966 shs ($189K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 33,966 | $5.56 | $189K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 443,548 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 1,318,734 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Grant of restricted stock units ("RSUs") in a transaction exempt under Section 16b-3. RSUs vest in quarterly installments over three years. Each RSU represents the right to receive, at settlement, one share of common stock. Reflects the number of shares of common stock that were sold in a "sell to cover" transaction for the sole purpose of satisfying tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units previously granted to the reporting person. This transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan in the form of a durable sell-to-cover instruction adopted by the reporting person on September 12, 2023. The trading plan provides for the automatic sale of shares of common stock necessary to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations incurred in connection with the vesting or settlement of restricted stock units. This transaction was executed in multiple trades. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected upon request to the SEC, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer.
Key Figures
RSU grant size: 443,548 shares
Shares sold to cover taxes: 33,966 shares
Sale price: $5.56 per share
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6 metrics
RSU grant size
443,548 shares
Grant of restricted stock units to CHRO
Shares sold to cover taxes
33,966 shares
Sell-to-cover transaction for tax withholding
Sale price
$5.56 per share
Weighted average price for tax-related sale
Shares owned after transactions
1,318,734 shares
Direct holdings following reported transactions
RSU vesting schedule
Quarterly over three years
Vesting terms for RSU award
Trading plan adoption date
September 12, 2023
Rule 10b5-1 durable sell-to-cover plan
Key Terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs"), Section 16b-3, sell to cover, Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"Grant of restricted stock units ("RSUs") in a transaction exempt under Section 16b-3."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
Section 16b-3 regulatory
"Grant of restricted stock units ("RSUs") in a transaction exempt under Section 16b-3."
sell to cover financial
"shares of common stock that were sold in a "sell to cover" transaction for the sole purpose of satisfying tax withholding obligations"
Sell to cover is when a person who receives company stock through options or awards sells just enough shares immediately to pay required taxes, exercise costs, or fees, keeping the rest. Think of it like cashing part of a bonus to cover the tax bill so you can keep the remainder. For investors, it can create predictable small selling pressure and slightly change the number of shares actually held by insiders without increasing long‑term dilution.
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"This transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan in the form of a durable sell-to-cover instruction"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
weighted average sale price financial
"The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price."
FAQ
What insider transactions did Rackspace (RXT) report for Kellie Teal-Guess?
Rackspace reported that Chief Human Resources Officer Kellie Teal-Guess received a grant of 443,548 restricted stock units and sold 33,966 shares. The sale was solely to cover tax withholding on previously vested RSUs under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
What equity award did Kellie Teal-Guess receive from Rackspace (RXT)?
She received an award of 443,548 restricted stock units. The RSUs vest in quarterly installments over three years, and each unit represents the right to receive one share of Rackspace common stock upon settlement, as described in the filing’s footnotes.
What is the purpose of the Rackspace (RXT) sell-to-cover transaction by Kellie Teal-Guess?
The filing explains that 33,966 shares were sold solely to satisfy tax withholding obligations from vesting restricted stock units. This type of sell-to-cover transaction is a common mechanism for executives to pay required taxes without using separate cash.