Rackspace (RXT) EVP Sinha receives 1.14M RSUs, sells 48K shares to cover taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Rackspace Technology, Inc. executive Dharmendra Kumar Sinha, EVP and President of Public Cloud, reported both an equity award and a related share sale. On April 3, he received a grant of 1,142,473 restricted stock units, which vest quarterly over three years, each RSU representing one common share at settlement. On June 4, 48,099 common shares were sold at a weighted average price of $5.56 per share in a “sell to cover” transaction solely to pay tax withholding on previously vested RSUs, executed automatically under a Rule 10b5-1 durable sell-to-cover plan. After the June sale, he held 3,370,431 shares directly, indicating the tax-related sale was small relative to his overall position.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 48,099 shares ($267,430)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
SINHA DHARMENDRA KUMAR
Role
EVP, President, Public Cloud
Sold
48,099 shs ($267K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 48,099 | $5.56 | $267K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,142,473 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 3,370,431 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, generally subject to the reporting person's continued employment. 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
Shares sold for tax withholding: 48,099 shares
Sale price per share: $5.56 per share
RSUs granted: 1,142,473 units
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5 metrics
Shares sold for tax withholding
48,099 shares
Common Stock sold on June 4, 2026 in sell-to-cover
Sale price per share
$5.56 per share
Weighted average price for 48,099 shares sold June 4, 2026
RSUs granted
1,142,473 units
Restricted stock units granted April 3, 2026
Shares after tax-related sale
3,370,431 shares
Common Stock held directly after June 4, 2026 sale
Shares after RSU grant
3,418,530 shares
Common Stock held directly after April 3, 2026 RSU grant
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.
tax withholding obligations financial
"sole purpose of satisfying tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units"
FAQ
What did Rackspace (RXT) executive Dharmendra Kumar Sinha report in this Form 4?
Dharmendra Kumar Sinha reported an RSU equity award and a small share sale. He received 1,142,473 restricted stock units, then 48,099 shares were sold later only to cover tax withholding on vested RSUs under an automatic plan.
How many Rackspace (RXT) restricted stock units were granted to Dharmendra Kumar Sinha?
He received a grant of 1,142,473 restricted stock units. These RSUs vest in quarterly installments over three years, generally conditioned on his continued employment, and each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Rackspace common stock at settlement.
What is the vesting schedule for Dharmendra Kumar Sinha’s Rackspace (RXT) RSUs?
The restricted stock units vest in quarterly installments over three years. Vesting is generally subject to his continued employment, and each vested RSU entitles him to receive one share of Rackspace common stock at settlement.