SPS Commerce (SPSC) director receives 3,736-share restricted stock unit grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ward Anne Sempowski reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
SPS Commerce director Anne Sempowski Ward received a grant of 3,736 shares of Common Stock in the form of a restricted stock unit award. The grant price is shown as $0.00 per share, indicating it is compensation rather than an open-market purchase.
These restricted shares will vest in four equal installments on the last day of each fiscal quarter, with the first vesting on June 30, 2026, as long as she remains a board member on each vesting date. After this award, she directly holds 7,870 shares of SPS Commerce common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
Ward Anne Sempowski
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 3,736 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 7,870 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
RSU grant size: 3,736 shares
Post-grant holdings: 7,870 shares
Grant price: $0.00 per share
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RSU grant size
3,736 shares
Restricted stock unit award on May 28, 2026
Post-grant holdings
7,870 shares
Total Common Stock directly held after transaction
Grant price
$0.00 per share
Equity compensation, not open-market purchase
Vesting installments
4 equal installments
RSUs vest quarterly, subject to continued board service
First vesting date
June 30, 2026
Initial quarterly vesting of restricted stock unit award
Key Terms
restricted stock unit award, vest, fiscal quarter, Form 4
4 terms
restricted stock unit award financial
"This reflects a restricted stock unit award."
A restricted stock unit award is a promise by a company to give an employee a specified number of company shares at a future date if certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company or hitting performance goals. For investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total number of shares outstanding when converted, diluting existing holders, and they align employees’ incentives with shareholders’ interests much like giving a rising bonus that becomes real only after conditions are satisfied.
vest financial
"The shares subject to this award will vest in four equal installments"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
fiscal quarter financial
"will vest in four equal installments on the last day of each fiscal quarter"
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What did SPS Commerce (SPSC) director Anne Sempowski Ward report in this Form 4?
Anne Sempowski Ward reported receiving a grant of 3,736 shares of SPS Commerce Common Stock as a restricted stock unit award. This is a compensation-related acquisition, not an open-market purchase, and increases her direct holdings to 7,870 shares after the transaction.
What is the vesting schedule for Anne Sempowski Ward’s SPS Commerce restricted stock units?
The 3,736-share restricted stock unit award vests in four equal installments on the last day of each fiscal quarter. The first installment is scheduled to vest on June 30, 2026, provided she continues serving as a member of the SPS Commerce board on each vesting date.
Was the SPS Commerce (SPSC) Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or a compensation grant?
The transaction was a compensation-related grant, not an open-market buy. It is coded as an “A” transaction for a grant or award acquisition, with a price of $0.00 per share, and described as a restricted stock unit award subject to future vesting conditions.
What conditions must be met for Anne Sempowski Ward’s SPS Commerce RSUs to vest?
The award vests only if she remains a member of the SPS Commerce board on each vesting date. The shares vest in four equal quarterly installments, starting June 30, 2026, with each installment tied to her continued board service at that specific vesting point.