Vroom (NASDAQ: VRM) CEO receives 65,382 RSUs vesting in 2028
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Shortt Thomas H reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Vroom, Inc. reported that Chief Executive Officer Thomas H. Shortt received a grant of 65,382 restricted stock units (RSUs) of common stock. The award was made at no cash purchase price as part of his equity compensation.
The RSUs will vest in a series of installments on various dates between January 3, 2028 and March 28, 2028, subject to his continued service. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Vroom common stock. Following this grant, Shortt holds 357,972 shares of common stock directly.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Shortt Thomas H
Role
Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 65,382 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 357,972 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
RSUs granted: 65,382 RSUs
Grant price: $0.00 per unit
Post-grant holdings: 357,972 shares
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RSUs granted
65,382 RSUs
Award of restricted stock units to CEO Thomas H. Shortt
Grant price
$0.00 per unit
Stated transaction price per RSU in the award
Post-grant holdings
357,972 shares
Total common stock held directly after the RSU grant
Vesting window start
January 3, 2028
First vesting date for the RSU installments
Vesting window end
March 28, 2028
Final vesting date for the RSU installments
Key Terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs"), contingent right, installments, continued service
4 terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"Represents an award of restricted stock units ("RSUs") that will vest in a series of installments"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
contingent right financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock"
installments financial
"will vest in a series of installments on various dates between January 3, 2028 and March 28, 2028"
Installments are a series of scheduled partial payments that together cover a larger amount owed or due, like paying for a purchase or loan in weekly or monthly pieces rather than all at once. For investors, installments matter because they change when cash moves between parties, affect a company’s or counterparty’s short-term cash flow and risk of missed payments, and can influence valuation or perceived financial stability much like spreading the cost of a car over monthly payments.
continued service financial
"subject to the Reporting Person's continued service on such date"
FAQ
What insider transaction did Vroom (VRM) report for CEO Thomas H. Shortt?
Vroom reported that CEO Thomas H. Shortt received a grant of 65,382 restricted stock units. These RSUs are equity-based compensation and do not involve a cash purchase price, increasing his potential future ownership in Vroom common stock.
How many Vroom (VRM) RSUs were granted to the CEO and at what price?
Thomas H. Shortt was granted 65,382 restricted stock units of Vroom common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per unit. RSU grants typically represent compensation that converts into shares over time, rather than an open-market purchase.
What is the vesting schedule for the 65,382 Vroom (VRM) RSUs?
The 65,382 RSUs will vest in installments on various dates between January 3, 2028 and March 28, 2028. Vesting is conditioned on Thomas H. Shortt’s continued service with Vroom through those future vesting dates.
What does each Vroom (VRM) RSU granted to the CEO represent?
Each restricted stock unit granted to Thomas H. Shortt represents a contingent right to receive one share of Vroom common stock. The shares are delivered only as the RSUs vest under the specified future schedule and service conditions.
Is the Vroom (VRM) CEO’s RSU grant a market buy or a compensation award?
The transaction is a compensation award, not a market purchase. It is coded as a grant or award acquisition, with 65,382 RSUs given at $0.00 per unit, consistent with equity compensation rather than an open-market buy or sell.