Valens Semiconductor (VLN) director reports share and option holdings
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
3
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Valens Semiconductor Ltd. director Peter Kuo filed an initial Form 3 detailing his beneficial ownership in the company. He reports multiple grants of stock options over ordinary shares with exercise prices between $1.66 and $2.41, expiring from 2030 through 2033.
Kuo also reports several direct positions in ordinary shares, including 647,639 shares held directly, and 12,500 shares held indirectly through PTK Holdings LLC, where he is managing director. Footnotes describe RSU and option awards that vest over multi‑year schedules starting in 2023 and 2026, with certain options already fully vested and exercisable.
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Insider Trade Summary
9 transactions reported
Mixed
9 txns
Insider
Kuo Peter
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| holding | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Ordinary Shares | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Ordinary Shares | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Ordinary Shares | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Ordinary Shares | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Ordinary Shares | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 1,474 shares (Direct);
Ordinary Shares — 67,647 shares (Direct);
Ordinary Shares — 12,500 shares (Indirect, Held By PTK Holdings LLC)
Footnotes (1)
- These shares were issued upon vesting of previously granted RSU's The shares reported herein were originate from a distribution by PTK Holdings LLC, with Mr. Kou being its managing director. The reporting person is the Managing Director of PTK Holdings LLC, and may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power of these Ordinary Shares The Reporting Person was granted restricted stock units ("RSUs"), which each represent a contingent right to receive one share of ordinary stock of Valens Semiconductor Ltd. (the "Company"). The units vest in twelve equal quarterly installments over a three years period commencing on 6/30/2023, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Company or its subsidiaries through each vesting date. The Reporting Person was granted restricted stock units ("RSUs"), which each represent a contingent right to receive one share of ordinary stock of Valens Semiconductor Ltd. (the "Company"). The units vest 4 Equal portions on a quarterly basis within 90 days, 180 days, 270 days and first anniversary of the date of grant commencing on 04/15/2026, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Company or its subsidiaries through each vesting date. The Options vest in twelve equal quarterly installments over a three years period commencing on 6/30/2023, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Company or its subsidiaries through each vesting date. The Stock Options are Fully vested and immediately exercisable The Stock Options are Fully vested and immediately exercisable The Options vest in four Equal portions on a quarterly basis within 90 days, 180 days, 270 days and first anniversary of the date of grant commencing on 04/15/2026, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Company or its subsidiaries through each vesting date.
FAQ
What does the Valens Semiconductor (VLN) Form 3 for Peter Kuo disclose?
The Form 3 discloses director Peter Kuo’s existing ownership in Valens Semiconductor, including ordinary shares held directly and indirectly, plus multiple stock option and RSU awards with stated exercise prices, vesting schedules, and expiration dates. It is an initial ownership report, not a buy or sell filing.
What stock options does Peter Kuo report in his Valens Semiconductor Form 3?
Kuo reports stock options over Valens Semiconductor ordinary shares with exercise prices of $2.40, $2.39, $2.41, and $1.66. The options cover 1,474, 44,650, 35,689 and 56,804 underlying shares and expire between June 2030 and January 2033, according to the filing data.
How are Peter Kuo’s indirect Valens Semiconductor holdings structured?
The Form 3 shows 12,500 Valens Semiconductor ordinary shares held indirectly by PTK Holdings LLC. Footnotes state Kuo is the managing director of PTK Holdings LLC and may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power over these shares, reflecting indirect beneficial ownership through the entity.
What do the RSU and option vesting terms in the Valens Semiconductor Form 3 indicate?
Footnotes explain that some RSU and option grants vest in twelve equal quarterly installments over three years starting June 30, 2023, while others vest in four quarterly portions beginning April 15, 2026. Certain stock options are already fully vested and immediately exercisable, as specifically described.