StandardAero (SARO) CFO receives major RSU, option grants and sells shares for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
StandardAero, Inc. CFO & Treasurer Daniel Satterfield reported several equity compensation events and a small share sale. He exercised 8,538 restricted stock units (RSUs), receiving the same number of Common Stock shares. To cover related tax withholding obligations, he sold 2,306 Common Stock shares at $27.36 per share and held 6,232 shares afterward.
He also received new awards of 26,616 RSUs and an option for 56,641 shares of Common Stock with a $27.24 exercise price, expiring on April 15, 2036. The RSUs and option vest in three equal annual installments starting on April 15, 2026 and April 15, 2027, respectively.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 2,306 shares ($63,092)
Net Sell
5 txns
Insider
Satterfield Daniel
Role
CFO & Treasurer
Sold
2,306 shs ($63K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 2,306 | $27.36 | $63K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 8,538 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 26,616 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | 56,641 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 8,538 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 6,232 shares (Direct);
Restricted Stock Units — 17,077 shares (Direct);
Employee Stock Option (right to buy) — 56,641 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock. The sale reported herein represents shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2026. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2027. The stock option vests in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2027.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 2,306 shares
Sale price: $27.36/share
Common shares held: 6,232 shares
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8 metrics
Shares sold
2,306 shares
Common Stock sold at $27.36 to cover tax withholding
Sale price
$27.36/share
Price for 2,306 Common Stock shares sold
Common shares held
6,232 shares
Direct Common Stock holdings after transactions
RSUs exercised
8,538 units
Restricted stock units converted into Common Stock
New RSU grant
26,616 units
RSUs vesting in three annual installments from April 15, 2027
Option grant size
56,641 shares
Employee stock option covering Common Stock
Option exercise price
$27.24/share
Strike price of options expiring April 15, 2036
Option expiration
April 15, 2036
End date for 56,641-share option grant
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, tax withholding obligations, Employee Stock Option, exercise or conversion of derivative security, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share"
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.
tax withholding obligations financial
"represents shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations"
Employee Stock Option financial
"Employee Stock Option (right to buy)"
An employee stock option is a promise that lets a worker buy company shares later at a predetermined price, often after they stay for a certain period or meet performance goals — think of it like a coupon that locks in today's price for a future purchase. It matters to investors because options align employees’ incentives with company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding (dilution) when exercised, and represent a compensation cost that affects reported profits and shareholder value.
exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"Grant, award, or other acquisition"
FAQ
What did StandardAero (SARO) CFO Daniel Satterfield sell in this Form 4?
Daniel Satterfield sold 2,306 shares of StandardAero Common Stock at $27.36 per share. According to the disclosure, this sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units, rather than a discretionary open-market sale.
What restricted stock unit (RSU) awards did the StandardAero (SARO) CFO receive?
Daniel Satterfield received a new grant of 26,616 restricted stock units. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share of Common Stock. These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2027, providing time-based equity compensation.
What stock options were granted to the StandardAero (SARO) CFO?
He was granted an employee stock option covering 56,641 shares of Common Stock at a $27.24 exercise price. The option vests in three equal annual installments starting on April 15, 2027 and expires on April 15, 2036, aligning with long-term incentives.
How many restricted stock units did the StandardAero (SARO) CFO vest and convert?
Daniel Satterfield exercised and converted 8,538 restricted stock units into the same number of Common Stock shares. This transaction was recorded as a derivative exercise and reflects previously granted RSUs now vesting into actual shares of StandardAero Common Stock.
How do the new RSUs granted to the StandardAero (SARO) CFO vest over time?
One RSU award vests in three equal annual installments beginning April 15, 2026, and another award vests in three equal annual installments beginning April 15, 2027. These schedules phase in the CFO’s equity compensation over multiple years, promoting long-term alignment.