Semtech (SMTC) director adds shares through RSU grant and exercise
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SEMTECH CORP director Julie Garcia Ruehl reported routine equity compensation activity. She received a grant of 1,180 restricted stock units, each representing the right to receive one share of Semtech common stock. This award fully vested on the day immediately preceding the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Ruehl also exercised 2,661 restricted stock units into 2,661 shares of common stock. Following these transactions, she directly owned 8,640 shares of Semtech common stock and 2,660 restricted stock units that remain outstanding and will be settled in shares under the company’s director deferred compensation plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
2,661 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Ruehl Julie Garcia
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit | 1,180 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 2,661 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,661 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 1,180 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 8,640 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of Semtech common stock. This RSU award fully vested on the day immediately preceding the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The stock units vest on the earlier of the one year anniversary of the award and the day immediately preceding the date of the first annual meeting of stockholders following the grant and are payable in shares. The reporting person has elected to defer settlement of the stock units pursuant to the Semtech Corporation Director Deferred Compensation Plan.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 1,180 units
RSUs exercised: 2,661 units
Shares owned after: 8,640 shares
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5 metrics
RSUs granted
1,180 units
Restricted stock unit grant to director
RSUs exercised
2,661 units
Converted into 2,661 common shares
Shares owned after
8,640 shares
Common stock directly held post‑transaction
RSUs remaining
2,660 units
Restricted stock units outstanding after exercise
Exercise price
$0.00 per unit
Reported exercise or conversion price for RSUs
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit, derivative security, Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Director Deferred Compensation Plan
4 terms
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"security_title: "Restricted Stock Unit" and footnote defining each stock unit"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"RSU award fully vested on the day immediately preceding the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders"
Director Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"elected to defer settlement of the stock units pursuant to the Semtech Corporation Director Deferred Compensation Plan"
FAQ
What did Semtech (SMTC) director Julie Garcia Ruehl report in this Form 4?
She reported equity compensation activity, including a grant of 1,180 restricted stock units and the exercise of 2,661 restricted stock units into common shares, increasing her direct Semtech share ownership to 8,640 shares plus 2,660 remaining restricted stock units.
How many Semtech (SMTC) restricted stock units were granted to Julie Garcia Ruehl?
She received a grant of 1,180 restricted stock units. Each unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of Semtech common stock, forming part of her director compensation, with vesting tied to the timing of the company’s annual meeting of stockholders.
What vesting terms apply to Julie Garcia Ruehl’s Semtech (SMTC) RSU awards?
One RSU award fully vested immediately before the 2026 Annual Meeting. Other stock units vest on the earlier of one year after grant or the day immediately preceding the first annual meeting following the grant, after which they are payable in Semtech shares.
What is the Semtech (SMTC) Director Deferred Compensation Plan mentioned in the filing?
The filing notes that Ruehl elected to defer settlement of certain stock units under the Semtech Corporation Director Deferred Compensation Plan. This means vested restricted stock units will be paid later in Semtech shares instead of immediately upon vesting.