ThredUp (TDUP) director takes 3,836 RSUs instead of annual cash retainer
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
HALEY TIMOTHY M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
ThredUp Inc. director Timothy M. Haley received an equity grant rather than cash compensation. He was awarded 3,836 fully vested restricted stock units (RSUs) of Class A Common Stock under ThredUp’s 2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.
Each RSU represents one share of Class A Common Stock, and Haley elected to receive these RSUs in lieu of his annual cash retainer, which is paid in quarterly installments. Following this award, he directly holds 277,104 shares of Class A Common Stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
HALEY TIMOTHY M
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 3,836 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 277,104 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
RSUs granted: 3,836 RSUs
Shares held after grant: 277,104 shares
Grant price per share: $0.00 per share
3 metrics
RSUs granted
3,836 RSUs
Fully vested award under 2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan
Shares held after grant
277,104 shares
Class A Common Stock directly owned after transaction
Grant price per share
$0.00 per share
Equity compensation award, not an open-market purchase
Key Terms
restricted stock units, Rule 16b-3, 2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, annual cash retainer
4 terms
restricted stock units financial
"Grant of fully vested restricted stock units ('RSUs') under the Issuer's 2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan"
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.
Rule 16b-3 regulatory
"under the Issuer's 2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3"
Rule 16b-3 is a Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that exempts certain routine, pre-approved transactions by company insiders from automatic liability for short-term trading profits. It acts like a safe harbor: if an insider follows a formal plan or the board approves specific transactions in advance, profits from buying and selling company stock within six months are not automatically reclaimed. Investors care because the rule clarifies when insider trades are permissible and reduces uncertainty about potential clawbacks.
2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan financial
"Grant of fully vested restricted stock units ('RSUs') under the Issuer's 2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan"
annual cash retainer financial
"The Reporting Person elected to receive RSUs in lieu of his annual cash retainer, which retainer is paid in quarterly installments"
FAQ
What insider transaction did ThredUp (TDUP) director Timothy Haley report?
ThredUp director Timothy M. Haley reported receiving 3,836 fully vested restricted stock units. These RSUs were granted under the 2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan as compensation, rather than being bought on the open market, making this a routine, non-cash equity award.
What are the terms of the RSU grant reported by ThredUp (TDUP) director Haley?
The grant consists of 3,836 fully vested restricted stock units, each representing one share of ThredUp Class A Common Stock. The RSUs were issued under the 2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan as a replacement for his annual cash retainer, paid in quarterly installments.
Was Timothy Haley’s ThredUp (TDUP) RSU grant an open-market purchase or sale?
The RSU grant was not an open-market trade. It is a compensation-related award classified under transaction code “A” for grant or other acquisition, issued in lieu of an annual cash retainer and exempt from certain rules under SEC Rule 16b-3.
Why did ThredUp (TDUP) director Haley receive RSUs instead of cash compensation?
According to the filing, Timothy M. Haley elected to receive restricted stock units instead of his annual cash retainer. That retainer is normally paid in quarterly installments, but his choice converts that cash compensation into equity-based RSUs under ThredUp’s 2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan.