TripAdvisor officer exercises 9,891 RSUs
TripAdvisor, Inc. Chief Strategy & Ops Officer Kristen Ann Dalton reported routine equity compensation activity.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
TripAdvisor, Inc. Chief Strategy & Ops Officer Kristen Ann Dalton reported routine equity compensation activity. On 2026-05-15, she exercised restricted stock units representing 9,891 shares of Common Stock, with 2,905 shares withheld to cover tax obligations at a reported price of $9.60 per share. These transactions reflect derivative exercises and tax-withholding dispositions rather than open-market buying or selling.
Insider Trade Summary
9,891 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
9 txns
Insider
Dalton Kristen Ann
Role
Chief Strategy & Ops Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,810 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,890 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 4,191 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,810 | $9.60 | $27K |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 825 | $9.60 | $8K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,890 | $9.60 | $28K |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 849 | $9.60 | $8K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 4,191 | $9.60 | $40K |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 1,231 | $9.60 | $12K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 74,774 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 125,527 shares (Direct)
Key Figures
RSU exercises: 9,891 shares
Tax-withholding shares: 2,905 shares
Reported share price: $9.60 per share
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6 metrics
RSU exercises
9,891 shares
Restricted stock units converted to Common Stock on 2026-05-15
Tax-withholding shares
2,905 shares
Shares withheld for tax obligations on 2026-05-15
Reported share price
$9.60 per share
Price reported for common stock transactions on 2026-05-15
RSU tranche 1
4,191 units
Restricted Stock Units exercised into Common Stock
RSU tranche 2
2,890 units
Restricted Stock Units exercised into Common Stock
RSU tranche 3
2,810 units
Restricted Stock Units exercised into Common Stock
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, derivative security, tax-withholding disposition, Common Stock
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"security_title": "Restricted Stock Units","transaction_date":"2026-05-15"
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.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition","transaction_code_description"
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.
Common Stock financial
"security_title": "Common Stock","transaction_date":"2026-05-15"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
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What did TripAdvisor (TRIP) executive Kristen Ann Dalton report in this Form 4?
Kristen Ann Dalton reported routine equity compensation activity. She exercised restricted stock units into 9,891 shares of TripAdvisor common stock and had 2,905 shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations, all at a reported price of $9.60 per share.
Are the transactions in this TripAdvisor (TRIP) Form 4 considered routine?
Yes, the transactions are typical of equity compensation administration. They include exercises of restricted stock units and tax-withholding dispositions, with no reported open-market purchases or sales, indicating mechanical handling of vested awards rather than active trading decisions.
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