Tecogen (TGEN) COO Robert Panora receives restricted shares and options
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Tecogen Inc. reported that COO and President Robert Panora received new equity awards. He acquired 9,671 shares of Common Stock as a restricted stock award under the 2022 Stock Incentive Plan, with the grant made at no cash cost to him.
Panora was also granted stock options covering 26,041 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $5.17 per share. The options are incentive stock options under the 2022 Stock Incentive Plan, vesting 25% per year and expiring on June 26, 2036. After these grants, his reported direct holdings from this award are 9,671 shares and 26,041 options.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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2 txns
Insider
Panora Robert
Role
COO and President
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 26,041 | $5.17 | $135K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 9,671 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 26,041 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 9,671 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Restricted Stock Award pursuant to 2022 Stock Incentive Plan. Vests 25% per year. Incentive Stock Option pursuant to 2022 Stock Incentive Plan. Vests 25% per year
Key Figures
Restricted shares granted: 9,671 shares
Options granted: 26,041 options
Option exercise price: $5.17 per share
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Restricted shares granted
9,671 shares
Restricted Stock Award to COO and President Robert Panora
Options granted
26,041 options
Incentive Stock Option grant to Robert Panora
Option exercise price
$5.17 per share
Strike price for 26,041 incentive stock options
Option expiration date
June 26, 2036
Expiry of incentive stock options granted on June 26, 2026
Shares after restricted grant
9,671 shares
Total Common Stock held directly by Panora after award
Options after grant
26,041 options
Total derivative position from this option grant
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Award, Incentive Stock Option, 2022 Stock Incentive Plan, vests 25% per year
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Restricted Stock Award financial
"Restricted Stock Award pursuant to 2022 Stock Incentive Plan. Vests 25% per year."
A restricted stock award is company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or fully owned until certain conditions—like staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets—are met. Think of it as a gift that only becomes yours after you fulfill specific obligations; for investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total shares outstanding when they vest, reveal how management is being paid and motivated, and create potential selling pressure when restrictions lift.
Incentive Stock Option financial
"Incentive Stock Option pursuant to 2022 Stock Incentive Plan."
An incentive stock option is a type of employee benefit that gives a worker the right to buy company shares at a fixed price, with special tax advantages if the employee holds the shares for a required period. Think of it as a coupon to buy future shares at today’s price that can result in lower tax on the gain. Investors care because ISOs can dilute share count, align staff incentives with the stock price, and affect company compensation costs and the timing of potential share sales.
2022 Stock Incentive Plan financial
"Restricted Stock Award pursuant to 2022 Stock Incentive Plan."
vests 25% per year financial
"Restricted Stock Award pursuant to 2022 Stock Incentive Plan. Vests 25% per year."
FAQ
What did Tecogen (TGEN) report in this Form 4 filing for Robert Panora?
Tecogen reported equity compensation grants to COO and President Robert Panora. He received 9,671 restricted shares of Common Stock and stock options for 26,041 shares, both issued under the 2022 Stock Incentive Plan as part of his compensation package.
What stock options were granted to Tecogen (TGEN) executive Robert Panora?
Robert Panora received incentive stock options for 26,041 Tecogen Common Stock shares at a $5.17 exercise price. The options were granted under the 2022 Stock Incentive Plan, vesting 25% per year, and will expire on June 26, 2036 if not exercised.
How do the new Tecogen (TGEN) equity awards to Robert Panora vest?
Both the restricted stock award and the incentive stock options to Robert Panora vest at 25% per year. This means his 9,671 restricted shares and 26,041 options become exercisable or fully owned gradually over four years, aligning compensation with continued service.
What is the exercise price and term of Robert Panora’s Tecogen (TGEN) stock options?
Robert Panora’s Tecogen stock options have an exercise price of $5.17 per share. They become exercisable over time as they vest and will remain outstanding until June 26, 2036, providing a long-term incentive horizon under the 2022 Stock Incentive Plan.