Tax withholding trims Signet Jewelers (SIG) CPO equity position
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Signet Jewelers Chief People Officer Karen Leslie Cho reported a routine tax-withholding disposition of common shares tied to equity compensation. On April 2, 2026, 615.77 common shares were withheld to cover taxes upon vesting of one-third of restricted stock units granted on April 2, 2025, at an average price of $85.28 per share. Following this tax-related withholding, she holds a total of 8,424.08 common shares, including 7,247.23 restricted stock units that remain subject to vesting and forfeiture conditions.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Cho Karen Leslie
Role
Chief People Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Shares, par value $0.18 | 615.77 | $85.28 | $53K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares, par value $0.18 — 8,424.08 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Reflects the number of shares withheld for tax purposes upon vesting of 1/3 of the restricted stock units granted on April 2, 2025. Reflects the average of the high and low sale price of the common shares on the date of vest. Includes 7,247.23 restricted stock units which are subject to certain vesting and forfeiture provisions.
Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 615.77 shares
Withholding share price: $85.28 per share
Shares after transaction: 8,424.08 shares
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5 metrics
Shares withheld for taxes
615.77 shares
Tax-withholding disposition on April 2, 2026
Withholding share price
$85.28 per share
Average of high and low prices on vesting date
Shares after transaction
8,424.08 shares
Total common shares following tax withholding
Outstanding restricted stock units
7,247.23 RSUs
Subject to vesting and forfeiture provisions
RSU grant vesting fraction
1/3 of grant
Portion of April 2, 2025 RSU grant that vested
Key Terms
restricted stock units, withheld for tax purposes, vesting, forfeiture provisions, +1 more
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restricted stock units financial
"vesting of 1/3 of the restricted stock units granted on April 2, 2025"
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.
withheld for tax purposes financial
"Reflects the number of shares withheld for tax purposes upon vesting"
vesting financial
"upon vesting of 1/3 of the restricted stock units granted"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
forfeiture provisions financial
"restricted stock units which are subject to certain vesting and forfeiture provisions"
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: tax-withholding disposition"
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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Signet Jewelers (SIG) report for Karen Leslie Cho?
Signet Jewelers reported that Chief People Officer Karen Leslie Cho had 615.77 common shares withheld to cover taxes on April 2, 2026. The shares were related to the vesting of one-third of restricted stock units originally granted on April 2, 2025.
Was the Signet Jewelers (SIG) insider transaction an open-market sale?
No, the transaction was a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. Shares were withheld by the company to satisfy tax obligations upon vesting of restricted stock units, which is a common, mechanical feature of stock-based compensation plans.
What restricted stock units are mentioned in the Signet Jewelers (SIG) Form 4?
The Form 4 notes 7,247.23 restricted stock units held by Karen Leslie Cho. These units are subject to specific vesting and forfeiture provisions, and the April 2, 2026 transaction reflects the tax withholding upon vesting of one-third of a prior RSU grant.