Liu Yachao of TAL (NYSE: TAL) exercises RSUs and covers taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
TAL Education Group director and officer Liu Yachao reported routine equity compensation activity. On April 26, 2026, Liu exercised 39,672 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) into American Depositary Shares (ADSs) at a conversion price of $0.0000 per ADS.
On April 27, 2026, 18,967 ADSs were disposed of at $10.804 per ADS to cover tax obligations, a non‑market tax-withholding transaction. After these transactions, Liu directly held 243,540 ADSs. Footnotes state that RSUs covering 39,672 ADSs vest on April 26, 2026, 30,858 ADSs on April 26, 2027, and 20,571 ADSs on April 26, 2028.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
39,672 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
LIU YACHAO
Role
See Remarks
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | American Depositary Shares | 18,967 | $10.804 | $205K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units (RSU) | 39,672 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | American Depositary Shares | 39,672 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
American Depositary Shares — 243,540 shares (Direct, null);
Restricted Stock Units (RSU) — 51,429 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each three American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") represent one Class A common share, with a par value of $0.001 per share, of the Issuer. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's ADSs upon settlement. The RSUs vest as follows, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through each vesting date: (i) 39,672 ADSs vest on April 26, 2026, (ii) 30,858 ADSs vest on April 26, 2027, and (iii) 20,571 ADSs vest on April 26, 2028.
Key Figures
RSUs exercised: 39,672 RSUs
Tax-withholding shares: 18,967 ADSs
Post-transaction holdings: 243,540 ADSs
+4 more
7 metrics
RSUs exercised
39,672 RSUs
Converted into American Depositary Shares on April 26, 2026
Tax-withholding shares
18,967 ADSs
Disposed at $10.804 per ADS on April 27, 2026 to cover taxes
Post-transaction holdings
243,540 ADSs
Directly owned by Liu Yachao after transactions
Tax-withholding price
$10.804 per ADS
Price used for 18,967 ADS tax-withholding disposition
2026 vesting tranche
39,672 ADSs
RSUs vesting on April 26, 2026, subject to continued service
2027 vesting tranche
30,858 ADSs
RSUs vesting on April 26, 2027, subject to continued service
2028 vesting tranche
20,571 ADSs
RSUs vesting on April 26, 2028, subject to continued service
Key Terms
American Depositary Shares, Restricted Stock Units (RSU), tax-withholding disposition, derivative exercise/conversion, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Units (RSU) financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's ADSs"
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"transaction_action": "derivative exercise/conversion""
FAQ
What insider transactions did TAL (TAL) report for Liu Yachao?
Liu Yachao exercised 39,672 RSUs into ADSs and had 18,967 ADSs withheld for taxes. These moves reflect routine equity compensation and tax-withholding activity, not open-market buying or selling of TAL Education Group shares.
How many TAL Education ADSs does Liu Yachao own after this Form 4?
After the reported transactions, Liu Yachao directly holds 243,540 ADSs of TAL Education Group. This figure comes from the post-transaction ownership line on the Form 4, showing Liu’s continuing equity stake in the company.
What RSU vesting schedule is disclosed for TAL’s Liu Yachao?
The RSUs vest over three dates: 39,672 ADSs on April 26, 2026; 30,858 ADSs on April 26, 2027; and 20,571 ADSs on April 26, 2028. Continued service through each vesting date is required under the award terms.
How many TAL Education RSUs were exercised in this Form 4 filing?
The filing shows 39,672 Restricted Stock Units were exercised into TAL Education ADSs. The transaction is coded as an M event, described as the exercise or conversion of a derivative security, at a stated price of $0.0000 per ADS.