Sharplink CFO awarded RSUs, shares withheld for tax
Sharplink, Inc.’s Chief Financial Officer, Robert Michael DeLucia, reported equity compensation and related tax withholding, not open‑market trading.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sharplink, Inc.’s Chief Financial Officer, Robert Michael DeLucia, reported equity compensation and related tax withholding, not open‑market trading.
He acquired 16,187 shares of common stock upon vesting of performance-based RSUs and received 169,492 new RSUs, while 6,370 shares were withheld to cover tax obligations on the vesting.
Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
DeLucia Robert Michael
Role
Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 169,492 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 16,187 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 6,370 | $5.31 | $34K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 433,460 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. Represents shares of the Registrant's common stock underlying restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted on July 3, 2026 which vest, subject to the reporting person's continuous service, in accordance with the following schedule: (i) one-third (1/3rd) of the RSUs will vest on the first anniversary of June 30, 2026 (the "Vesting Commencement Date"), and (ii) one-twelfth (1/12th) of the RSUs will vest on each of the eight quarterly vesting dates (i.e., September 30, December 30, March 30, and June 30 with respect to any calendar year) that occurs after the first anniversary of the Vesting Commencement Date through and including the third (3rd) anniversary of the Vesting Commencement Date.
- F2. Represents shares of the Registrant's common stock acquired upon vesting of performance based RSUs granted on August 27, 2025.
- F3. Represents shares of the Registrant's common stock withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting and settlement of performance based RSUs.
- F4. The reporting person has reported prior awards of RSUs in Table II of Form 4. The total reported in Column 5 includes (i) 169,492 newly awarded RSUs, (ii) 161,053 unvested RSUs previously reported in Table II, and (iii) 102,915 shares of the Registrant's common stock.
Key Figures
Shares withheld for tax: 6,370 shares
Performance RSUs vested: 16,187 shares
New RSU grant: 169,492 RSUs
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Shares withheld for tax
6,370 shares
Common stock withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations on RSU vesting
Performance RSUs vested
16,187 shares
Common stock acquired upon vesting of performance based RSUs granted August 27, 2025
New RSU grant
169,492 RSUs
New restricted stock units granted July 3, 2026 with multi-year vesting
Previously unvested RSUs
161,053 RSUs
Unvested RSUs previously reported in Table II and included in the total holdings
Common shares component
102,915 shares
Shares of Sharplink common stock included in the reported total alongside RSUs
Tax-withholding price
$5.31 per share
Price used for 6,370-share tax-withholding disposition on July 3, 2026
Key Terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance based RSUs, tax withholding obligations, vesting commencement date
4 terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"Represents shares of the Registrant's common stock underlying restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted on July 3, 2026 which vest..."
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.
performance based RSUs financial
"Represents shares of the Registrant's common stock acquired upon vesting of performance based RSUs granted on August 27, 2025."
tax withholding obligations financial
"Represents shares of the Registrant's common stock withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting and settlement..."
vesting commencement date financial
"one-third (1/3rd) of the RSUs will vest on the first anniversary of June 30, 2026 (the "Vesting Commencement Date")"
The vesting commencement date is the starting point when an employee begins earning ownership rights to their promised benefits, such as stock options or retirement contributions. Think of it like the day a savings account is opened—only after this date do the benefits start to grow and become fully available over time. It matters to investors because it marks when the clock begins ticking toward full ownership, affecting the timing and value of these benefits.
FAQ
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What equity awards did Sharplink (SBET) CFO Robert DeLucia report on this Form 4?
The CFO reported 169,492 newly granted restricted stock units and 16,187 shares of common stock acquired upon vesting of performance-based RSUs. These awards are part of his equity compensation and are not open-market stock purchases or sales.
How do the newly granted Sharplink (SBET) RSUs to the CFO vest over time?
The 169,492 new RSUs vest over three years from a June 30, 2026 vesting commencement date. One-third vests on the first anniversary, and one-twelfth vests on each of eight quarterly dates through the third anniversary, subject to continuous service.
What components make up the CFO’s reported Sharplink (SBET) holdings after these transactions?
A footnote explains the reported total includes 169,492 newly awarded RSUs, 161,053 previously reported unvested RSUs, and 102,915 shares of Sharplink common stock. Together, these figures reflect a mix of unvested awards and already-owned shares.
Does this Sharplink (SBET) Form 4 show open-market buying or selling by the CFO?
No, the transactions are equity grants, RSU vesting, and shares withheld for taxes. The codes A and F indicate compensation awards and tax-withholding dispositions, rather than discretionary open-market purchases or sales of Sharplink common stock by the CFO.
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