Smith & Wesson officer awarded stock, tax withheld
SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. officer Deana L. McPherson reported equity compensation awards and related tax withholding entries.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. officer Deana L. McPherson reported equity compensation awards and related tax withholding entries. On May 1, 2026, she received 27,612 shares of common stock at no cost as a grant or award.
She was also granted 55,222 performance rights, each contingently convertible into one share of common stock based on stock price performance over three years, with an expiration date of May 1, 2029. To satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to vesting restricted stock units, the issuer withheld 6,660 shares on May 1, 2026 at $15.57 per share and 880 shares on May 2, 2026 at $14.97 per share. After these transactions, she directly holds 158,754 common shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
4 transactions reported
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4 txns
Insider
McPherson Deana L
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 880 | $14.97 | $13K |
| Grant/Award | Performance Rights | 55,222 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 27,612 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 6,660 | $15.57 | $104K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Performance Rights — 55,222 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 158,754 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. 1/4th of the RSUs shall vest on each of the first, second, third, and fourth annual anniversaries of the date of grant. Shares, net of tax withholding, will be delivered on each applicable vesting date.
- F2. Includes 599 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on September 30, 2025 and 599 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on March 31, 2026.
- F3. Represents shares of common stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of restricted stock units.
- F4. Each performance right represents a contingent right to recieve one share of the Issuer's common stock. The performance rights vest based on achievement of certain target performance of the Issuer's stock price over a three year period. The number represents the maximum number of shares that may be delivered pursuant to the award.
Key Figures
Tax withholding May 2, 2026: 880 shares at $14.97
Tax withholding May 1, 2026: 6,660 shares at $15.57
Common stock award: 27,612 shares at $0.00
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8 metrics
Tax withholding May 2, 2026
880 shares at $14.97
Common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations
Tax withholding May 1, 2026
6,660 shares at $15.57
Common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations
Common stock award
27,612 shares at $0.00
Grant or award acquisition of common stock
Performance rights granted
55,222 rights at $0.00
Maximum shares deliverable based on stock performance
Underlying common shares
55,222 shares
Shares underlying performance rights
Shares held after transactions
158,754 shares
Direct common stock ownership following Form 4 events
Performance rights expiration
May 1, 2029
Expiration date of performance rights award
Tax-withheld shares total
7,540 shares
Total shares withheld for RSU tax obligations
Key Terms
restricted stock units, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, performance rights, tax withholding obligations, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock units financial
"vesting of restricted stock units."
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.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan"
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
performance rights financial
"Each performance right represents a contingent right"
Performance rights are conditional awards that give employees or executives the promise of receiving company shares or cash only if the business meets specific targets or survives for a set period. They work like a bonus you only get when certain goals are hit, so they matter to investors because they can increase the number of shares outstanding (dilution), signal management’s incentives and confidence in future results, and affect per-share earnings and valuation.
tax withholding obligations financial
"to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations associated"
contingent right financial
"represents a contingent right to recieve one share"
FAQ
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What insider transactions did SWBI officer Deana McPherson report on this Form 4?
Deana McPherson reported equity awards and tax-related share withholdings. She received 27,612 shares of common stock and 55,222 performance rights, while 7,540 shares of common stock were withheld by the issuer to cover tax obligations on vesting restricted stock units.
What are the 55,222 performance rights reported by SWBI’s officer?
Each performance right represents a contingent right to receive one SWBI common share. The 55,222 rights vest based on achieving specified stock price performance targets over three years, with this amount reflecting the maximum number of shares deliverable under the award before expiration in 2029.
How do Deana McPherson’s SWBI restricted stock units vest over time?
One quarter of the restricted stock units vests on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date. On each vesting date, shares are delivered net of tax withholding, meaning SMITH & WESSON BRANDS withholds some shares to cover applicable tax liabilities before delivery.
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