Sensata (NYSE: ST) EVP gains stock awards; shares withheld for tax
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sensata Technologies Holding plc executive Brian John Wilkie received equity awards and had shares withheld for taxes. On April 1, 2026, he was granted 14,071 restricted ordinary shares under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan that vest over three years, beginning April 1, 2027, subject to continued service.
He also acquired 4,906 additional shares from the vesting of performance-based stock unit awards granted in 2023. To cover taxes due upon these vestings, 8,169 shares were withheld. Following these transactions, he directly holds 75,488 ordinary shares, including 31,805 unvested restricted securities subject to continued service.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Wilkie Brian John
Role
EVP, President of A, D, & CE
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Ordinary Shares, par value EUR 0.01 per share | 14,071 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Ordinary Shares, par value EUR 0.01 per share | 4,906 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Ordinary Shares, par value EUR 0.01 per share | 8,169 | $35.18 | $287K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Ordinary Shares, par value EUR 0.01 per share — 78,751 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Granted pursuant to the Sensata Technologies Holding plc 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. Consists of unvested restricted securities granted to the reporting person on April 1, 2026. The restricted securities vest over three years at one third per year, beginning on April 1, 2027 subject to the reporting person's continued service. Represents additional shares acquired resulting from the vesting of certain performance-based stock unit awards granted to the reporting person in 2023. Represents shares withheld to cover taxes due by the reporting person upon vesting of certain restricted security awards, including the performance-based stock unit awards that vested on April 1, 2026. Includes 31,805 unvested restricted securities subject to the reporting person's continued service.
Key Figures
Restricted share grant: 14,071 shares
Performance-based shares vested: 4,906 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 8,169 shares at $35.18
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5 metrics
Restricted share grant
14,071 shares
Restricted securities granted April 1, 2026 under 2021 Equity Incentive Plan
Performance-based shares vested
4,906 shares
Additional shares from 2023 performance-based stock unit awards vesting
Shares withheld for taxes
8,169 shares at $35.18
Withheld to cover taxes upon vesting on April 1, 2026
Post-transaction holdings
75,488 shares
Ordinary shares directly held after April 1, 2026 transactions
Unvested restricted securities
31,805 shares
Unvested restricted securities subject to continued service
Key Terms
restricted securities, Sensata Technologies Holding plc 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, performance-based stock unit awards, shares withheld to cover taxes, +1 more
5 terms
restricted securities financial
"Consists of unvested restricted securities granted to the reporting person on April 1, 2026."
Restricted securities are shares or other investment instruments that come with legal or contractual limits on when and how they can be sold, like stock given to founders or bought in a private offering. Think of them as assets in a locked box that can’t be freely traded until certain conditions — such as a waiting period, company registration, or specific approvals — are met. For investors this matters because restricted securities are less liquid and can affect timing, price, and perceived value when they eventually enter the market.
Sensata Technologies Holding plc 2021 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"Granted pursuant to the Sensata Technologies Holding plc 2021 Equity Incentive Plan."
performance-based stock unit awards financial
"Represents additional shares acquired resulting from the vesting of certain performance-based stock unit awards granted to the reporting person in 2023."
Performance-based stock unit awards are promises to give company shares to executives or employees only if the business meets specific targets, such as revenue, profit, or share-price goals. Think of it like a bonus that pays out in stock only when measurable objectives are hit; investors watch these awards because they affect future share supply, signal how management is incentivized, and can influence company performance and shareholder value.
unvested restricted securities financial
"Includes 31,805 unvested restricted securities subject to the reporting person's continued service."