Sharplink (SBET) director logs share sale and equity awards
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sharplink, Inc. director Robert M. Gutkowski reported both sales and equity awards of common stock. On May 12, 2026, he executed an open-market sale of 12,892 shares of common stock at $7.4058 per share, leaving him with 24,998 shares held directly afterward.
Earlier, on April 10, 2026, he acquired 11,503 shares at a reference price of $6.52 per share through a grant or award, including shares received upon vesting of restricted stock units and fully vested stock granted under the company’s Non-Employee Director Compensation Program. A prior transaction on September 30, 2025 reflects the exercise of 1,389 shares from a derivative security at a recorded price of $0.00.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 12,892 shares ($95,476)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
GUTKOWSKI ROBERT M
Role
null
Sold
12,892 shs ($95K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 12,892 | $7.4058 | $95K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 11,503 | $6.52 | $75K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,389 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 24,998 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares of the Issuer's common stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock") acquired upon vesting of restricted stock units. Represents grant of fully vested shares of the Issuer's Common Stock, pursuant to the Issuer's Non-Employee Director Compensation Program as compensation for the Reporting Person's services as a director of the Issuer. Based on the closing price per share of Common Stock on April 10, 2026.
Key Figures
Open-market sale: 12,892 shares at $7.4058
Shares after sale: 24,998 shares
Equity award grant: 11,503 shares at $6.52
+2 more
5 metrics
Open-market sale
12,892 shares at $7.4058
Common Stock sale on May 12, 2026
Shares after sale
24,998 shares
Direct holdings following May 12, 2026 transaction
Equity award grant
11,503 shares at $6.52
Grant/award on April 10, 2026, including RSU vesting
Derivative exercise
1,389 shares at $0.00
Exercise of derivative security on September 30, 2025
Net share change (buy/sell)
-12,892 shares
Net sell direction across reported transactions
Key Terms
restricted stock units, Non-Employee Director Compensation Program, open-market sale, Grant, award, or other acquisition, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock units financial
"Represents shares of the Issuer's common stock ... acquired upon vesting of restricted stock units."
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.
Non-Employee Director Compensation Program financial
"Represents grant of fully vested shares ... pursuant to the Issuer's Non-Employee Director Compensation Program as compensation."
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
FAQ
What insider transactions did Sharplink (SBET) director Robert Gutkowski report?
Director Robert M. Gutkowski reported a mix of transactions, including a sale of 12,892 Sharplink common shares and multiple equity awards and exercises. These filings show routine director compensation grants alongside one open-market sale, all held directly in his name.
What equity awards did the Sharplink (SBET) director receive in this Form 4?
On April 10, 2026, the director acquired 11,503 Sharplink shares through a grant or award. Footnotes state these represent vested restricted stock units and fully vested shares granted under the Non-Employee Director Compensation Program as compensation for his board service.
Were the Sharplink (SBET) director’s grants tied to restricted stock units?
Yes. Footnotes explain that part of the 11,503 shares acquired on April 10, 2026 came from vesting of restricted stock units. Additional fully vested shares were granted under Sharplink’s Non-Employee Director Compensation Program as compensation for his director services.
Did the Sharplink (SBET) director exercise any derivative securities?
Yes. On September 30, 2025, the Form 4 shows the director exercised a derivative security into 1,389 shares of common stock at a recorded price of $0.00. No remaining derivative positions are listed in the derivative summary of this filing.