[Form 4] Teads Holding Co. Insider Trading Activity
Teads Holding Co. insider filing: Jason Kiviat, Chief Financial Officer, reported share withholdings to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting and settlement of equity awards. On 09/07/2025 the issuer withheld 306, 7,016, and 1,914 shares related to performance stock units and restricted stock units under the 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan and the 2007 Omnibus Plan. The transactions were reported at a price of $1.63 per share and reduced Mr. Kiviat’s beneficial holdings to 239,893 shares following the reported transactions.
- Issuer complied with Rule 16b-3 exemptions for withholding related to equity award settlements
- Timely reporting of the transactions by the reporting person (filed 09/08/2025)
- Insider beneficial holdings decreased to 239,893 shares after tax-withholding
- Transaction price reported at $1.63 per share, indicating shares were valued/withheld at that level
Insights
TL;DR: Routine tax-withholding on vested equity; reduces insider share count but reflects compensation settlement, not an open-market sale.
The Form 4 shows shares were withheld by Teads to satisfy tax obligations upon vesting of PSU and RSU awards. The transactions are exempt under Rule 16b-3 and reported at $1.63 per share. This is a common, non-dispositive insider action that lowers the reported beneficial ownership to 239,893 shares. There is no indication of a market sale or change in officer status.
TL;DR: Standard post-vesting withholding; consistent with equity compensation administration and disclosure requirements.
The filing documents statutory withholding by the issuer for tax purposes upon settlement of performance and restricted stock units under two equity plans. Such withholdings are administrative and exempt under Rule 16b-3, indicating the company followed customary procedures. The signature via attorney-in-fact confirms a timely filing. No governance red flags or unusual related-party transactions are disclosed.