Valens Semiconductor (VLN) director details option and share holdings
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
3
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Valens Semiconductor Ltd. director Peter Mertens filed a Form 3, providing an initial statement of his holdings in the company. The filing lists multiple stock options to acquire ordinary shares at exercise prices ranging from $0.86 to $7.58, with expirations between 2029 and 2033. Some options are fully vested and immediately exercisable, while others vest 25% on December 16, 2026 and the remaining 75% in twelve equal quarterly installments thereafter, subject to continued service. The filing also discloses direct holdings of ordinary shares, and notes that certain shares were issued upon vesting of previously granted RSUs. It does not report any new buy or sell transactions.
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Insider Trade Summary
11 transactions reported
Mixed
11 txns
Insider
Mertens 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 | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| 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 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 371,018 shares (Direct);
Ordinary Shares — 97,059 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- These shares were issued upon vesting of previously granted RSU's 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 in four Equal portions on a quarterly basis within 90 days, 180 days, 270 days of the first anniversary of the date of grant (01/15/2026) , 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 Options vest 25% on the first Vesting Date (12/16/2026) and the reamining 75% vest in twelve equal quarterly installments thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Company or its subsidiaries through each vesting date. The Options vest 25% on the first Vesting Date (12/16/2026) and the reamining 75% vest in twelve equal quarterly installments thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Company or its subsidiaries through each vesting date. The Options vest 25% on the first Vesting Date (12/16/2026) and the reamining 75% vest in twelve equal quarterly installments thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Company or its subsidiaries through each vesting date. The Options vest in four Equal portions on a quarterly basis within 90 days, 180 days, 270 days of the first anniversary of the date of grant (01/15/2026), subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Company or its subsidiaries on the vesting date.
FAQ
What does the Valens Semiconductor (VLN) Form 3 for Peter Mertens disclose?
The Form 3 discloses director Peter Mertens’ existing holdings in Valens Semiconductor, including stock options and ordinary shares. It details exercise prices, expiration dates, and vesting terms for the options, along with direct ownership of ordinary shares at the reporting date.
Does the Valens Semiconductor (VLN) Form 3 show any insider buying or selling?
The Form 3 does not show any insider buying or selling. It is an initial ownership report, listing existing stock option grants and ordinary share holdings, rather than recording new purchase or sale transactions in Valens Semiconductor securities.
What stock option positions are reported for Peter Mertens in Valens Semiconductor (VLN)?
The filing reports several stock option grants on Valens ordinary shares with exercise prices from $0.86 to $7.58 and expirations between 2029 and 2033. Some options are fully vested and exercisable, while others follow multi-year vesting schedules tied to continued service.
How do Peter Mertens’ Valens Semiconductor (VLN) options vest according to the Form 3?
Certain options vest 25% on an initial vesting date of December 16, 2026, with the remaining 75% vesting in twelve equal quarterly installments. Other equity awards, including RSUs, vest in quarterly portions after the first anniversary of a January 15, 2026 grant date.
What information about RSUs appears in the Valens Semiconductor (VLN) Form 3?
The Form 3 notes that some shares were issued upon vesting of previously granted RSUs. It explains that each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share, with units vesting in four equal quarterly portions after the first anniversary of the January 15, 2026 grant date.
Are Peter Mertens’ Valens Semiconductor (VLN) holdings direct or indirect in this Form 3?
The holdings reported in the Form 3 are shown as direct ownership. Both the stock options on Valens ordinary shares and the ordinary share positions themselves are coded as directly owned by Peter Mertens, with no indirect ownership entities indicated in the provided data.