SBA Communications (SBAC) director settles RSUs and withholds shares for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SBA Communications director Mary S. Chan reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units (RSUs) and related tax withholding. On May 1, 2026, RSUs totaling 248, 302, and 331 units were settled into an equal number of Class A Common Stock shares as they vested on that date.
The company withheld 325.968 shares of Class A Common Stock at $221.20 per share to cover Chan’s tax liability, which is classified as a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock, and the vesting schedules extend through May 1, 2028.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
881 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
7 txns
Insider
Chan Mary S
Role
null
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 248 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 302 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 331 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 248 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 302 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 331 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 325.968 | $221.20 | $72K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 6,114.511 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- On May 1, 2026, 248 of the Reporting Person's restricted stock units were settled for an equal number of Class A Common Stock. On May 1, 2026, 302 of the Reporting Person's restricted stock units were settled for an equal number of Class A Common Stock. On May 1, 2026, 331 of the Reporting Person's restricted stock units were settled for an equal number of Class A Common Stock. Shares withheld for the payment of tax liability. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock. These restricted stock units vest in accordance with the following schedule: 247 vested on May 1, 2024; 248 vested on May 1, 2025; and 248 vested on May 1, 2026. These restricted stock units vest in accordance with the following schedule: 302 vested on May 1, 2025; 302 vested on May 1, 2026; and 302 vest on May 1, 2027. These restricted stock units vest in accordance with the following schedule: 331 vested on May 1, 2026; 331 vest on May 1, 2027; and 332 vest on May 1, 2028.
Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 325.968 shares at $221.20
RSUs settled (248-unit grant): 248 shares
RSUs settled (302-unit grant): 302 shares
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Shares withheld for taxes
325.968 shares at $221.20
Tax-withholding disposition on May 1, 2026
RSUs settled (248-unit grant)
248 shares
Restricted stock units settled into Class A Common Stock on May 1, 2026
RSUs settled (302-unit grant)
302 shares
Restricted stock units settled into Class A Common Stock on May 1, 2026
RSUs settled (331-unit grant)
331 shares
Restricted stock units settled into Class A Common Stock on May 1, 2026
Tax-withholding transactions
1 transaction, 325.968 shares
Form 4 tax-withholding disposition count and shares
Derivative exercises
3 exercises, 881 shares
Exercise of RSUs into Class A Common Stock
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, tax-withholding disposition, derivative exercise/conversion, contingent right to receive one share
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The filing reports transactions in "Restricted Stock Units" that settle into 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.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"One transaction is described as a "tax-withholding disposition" with code F."
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"Several transactions carry the description "Exercise or conversion of derivative security.""
FAQ
What did SBA Communications (SBAC) director Mary S. Chan report in this Form 4?
Mary S. Chan reported RSU vesting and settlement into Class A Common Stock and related tax withholding. Several tranches of restricted stock units converted to shares on May 1, 2026, and some shares were withheld to satisfy associated tax obligations as part of standard equity compensation.
How many SBA Communications (SBAC) RSUs vested and settled on May 1, 2026?
On May 1, 2026, tranches of 248, 302, and 331 restricted stock units vested for Mary S. Chan and were settled into an equal number of SBA Communications Class A Common Stock shares. Each RSU represented a contingent right to receive one corresponding common share.
Were there any open-market purchases or sales by Mary S. Chan in this SBA Communications (SBAC) Form 4?
The Form 4 shows derivative exercises and tax-withholding dispositions only, with transaction codes M and F. These reflect RSU settlement into common stock and shares withheld for taxes, rather than open-market purchases or sales of SBA Communications stock by the director.
What do the SBA Communications (SBAC) RSU vesting schedules disclose for Mary S. Chan?
The RSU awards vest over multiple years: certain blocks of 247–248 units vested annually from May 1, 2024 through May 1, 2026, and other grants of 302 and 331 units vest on May 1 of 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028, providing staggered equity compensation.
How does this SBA Communications (SBAC) Form 4 affect Mary S. Chan’s ownership type?
The filing classifies Mary S. Chan’s holdings as direct ownership, indicated by the code "D" in the ownership fields. The reported transactions involve RSU settlement into Class A Common Stock and tax withholding, leaving her with directly held shares rather than indirect or entity-held positions.