SES AI (NYSE: SES) CFO uses 36,145 shares to cover RSU tax obligations
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SES AI Corp’s Chief Financial Officer, Nealis Jing, reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On this date, 36,145 shares of Class A Common Stock were withheld at $1.10 per share to cover withholding tax obligations tied to the vesting of restricted stock units, and these shares were not sold on the market.
After this withholding, Jing directly holds 2,305,943 shares of Class A Common Stock, including 836,871 shares underlying restricted stock units that remain subject to forfeiture until they vest.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Nealis Jing
Role
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 36,145 | $1.10 | $40K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 2,305,943 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares withheld to cover the Reporting Person's withholding tax obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). These shares were not sold by the Reporting Person. Includes 836,871 shares of Class A Common Stock underlying restricted stock units, which are subject to forfeiture until they vest.
Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 36,145 shares
Withholding price per share: $1.10 per share
Shares held after transaction: 2,305,943 shares
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4 metrics
Shares withheld for taxes
36,145 shares
Withheld to cover RSU-related withholding tax obligations
Withholding price per share
$1.10 per share
Value used for the tax-withholding disposition
Shares held after transaction
2,305,943 shares
Direct Class A Common Stock holdings following the Form 4 transaction
Shares underlying RSUs
836,871 shares
Class A shares underlying restricted stock units subject to forfeiture until vesting
Key Terms
restricted stock units, withholding tax obligations, Class A Common Stock
3 terms
restricted stock units financial
"in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs")."
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.
withholding tax obligations financial
"shares withheld to cover the Reporting Person's withholding tax obligations"
Class A Common Stock financial
"Includes 836,871 shares of Class A Common Stock underlying restricted stock units"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
FAQ
What insider transaction did SES (SES) report for CFO Nealis Jing?
SES AI Corp reported that CFO Nealis Jing had 36,145 Class A shares withheld to satisfy withholding tax obligations from restricted stock unit vesting. According to the filing, these shares were not sold in the market but used solely for tax payment.
What are the restricted stock units mentioned in the SES (SES) Form 4?
The filing states that 836,871 of the CFO’s Class A shares are underlying restricted stock units. These RSUs are equity awards that may convert into shares over time and are subject to forfeiture until they fully vest under their award terms.
Is the SES (SES) CFO’s tax-withholding transaction considered a market signal?
This transaction is characterized as a tax-withholding disposition connected to RSU vesting, not an open-market trade. Because the shares were withheld by the company rather than sold, it is typically viewed as a routine administrative event rather than a directional market signal.