Sensata (ST) CFO gets stock grants while 3,341 shares withheld for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sensata Technologies Holding plc EVP & CFO Andrew Charles Lynch reported equity compensation changes involving ordinary shares. On April 1, 2026, he received a grant of 19,188 restricted securities under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan that vest over three years beginning April 1, 2027, subject to his continued service. He also acquired 2,453 additional shares from the vesting of performance-based stock unit awards granted in 2023. To cover taxes due upon these vestings, 3,341 shares were withheld at $35.18 per share, which is a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale. After these transactions, he directly holds 47,643 ordinary shares, including 34,787 unvested restricted securities subject to continued service.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Lynch Andrew Charles
Role
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Ordinary Shares, par value EUR 0.01 per share | 19,188 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Ordinary Shares, par value EUR 0.01 per share | 2,453 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Ordinary Shares, par value EUR 0.01 per share | 3,341 | $35.18 | $118K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Ordinary Shares, par value EUR 0.01 per share — 48,531 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 34,787 unvested restricted securities subject to the reporting person's continued service.
Key Figures
Restricted securities granted: 19,188 shares
Additional shares from performance awards: 2,453 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 3,341 shares at $35.18
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5 metrics
Restricted securities granted
19,188 shares
Grant on April 1, 2026 under 2021 Equity Incentive Plan
Additional shares from performance awards
2,453 shares
Vesting of performance-based stock unit awards granted in 2023
Shares withheld for taxes
3,341 shares at $35.18
Tax withholding upon vesting of restricted and performance-based awards
Shares held after transactions
47,643 shares
Direct holdings following April 1, 2026 equity transactions
Unvested restricted securities included
34,787 shares
Unvested restricted securities subject to continued service
Key Terms
restricted securities, performance-based stock unit awards, 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, taxes due
4 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.
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.
2021 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"Granted pursuant to the Sensata Technologies Holding plc 2021 Equity Incentive Plan."
taxes due financial
"Represents shares withheld to cover taxes due by the reporting person upon vesting of certain restricted security awards."
FAQ
What did ST CFO Andrew Lynch report in this Form 4 filing?
Andrew Lynch reported equity awards and tax withholding. He received restricted share grants and additional shares from vested performance-based awards, while some shares were withheld to pay taxes. These are compensation-related entries, not open-market stock purchases or sales.
How do the new restricted securities granted to Sensata’s CFO vest over time?
The 19,188 restricted securities vest over three years. Vesting occurs in three equal annual installments, one third per year, beginning on April 1, 2027, and is conditioned on Andrew Lynch’s continued service with Sensata Technologies.
What plan governs the equity awards reported by Sensata (ST) CFO Andrew Lynch?
The awards were granted under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. The filing states the restricted securities were issued pursuant to the Sensata Technologies Holding plc 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, which governs terms such as vesting and service-based conditions.