Mudrick Capital-linked director granted 9,832 Vroom (VRM) RSUs as equity pay
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Mudrick Capital Management, L.P. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Vroom, Inc. reported that investment funds associated with Mudrick Capital received an award of 9,832 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units. The RSUs were granted to director Matthew Pietroforte, who has assigned all rights in the award to Mudrick Capital Management, L.P.
The RSUs will vest on the earlier of the day immediately preceding the first annual meeting of stockholders following the grant date or on June 11, 2027, subject to his continued service. Following this grant, the indirect holdings reported in this Form 4 total 19,018 shares of Common Stock.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Mudrick Capital Management, L.P., Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund II, L.P., Mudrick Distressed Opportunity 2020 Dislocation Fund, L.P., Mudrick Distressed Opportunity 2020 Dislocation Fund GP, LLC, Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Fund Global, LP, Mudrick GP, LLC
Role
null | null | null | null | null | null
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 9,832 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 19,018 shares (Indirect, See Notes)
Footnotes (1)
- This statement is being filed by the following Reporting Persons: Mudrick Capital Management, L.P. ("MCM"); Mudrick Capital Management, LLC ("MCM GP"); Jason Mudrick; Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Fund Global, L.P. ("Mudrick Opp Global"); Mudrick GP, LLC ("Mudrick GP"); Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund II, L.P. ("Drawdown II"); Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund II SC, L.P. ("Drawdown II SC"); Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund II GP, LLC ("Drawdown II GP"); Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund III, L.P. ("Drawdown III"); Mudrick Distressed Opportunity Drawdown Fund III GP, LLC ("Drawdown III GP"); Mudrick Distressed Opportunity SIF Master Fund, L.P. ("SIF"); Mudrick Distressed Opportunity SIF GP, LLC ("SIF GP"); Mudrick Distressed Opportunity 2020 Dislocation Fund, L.P. ("DISL"); Mudrick Distressed Opportunity 2020 Dislocation Fund GP, LLC ("DISL GP"); and Matthew Pietroforte. Represents an award of restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to Matthew Pietroforte, who is a member of the Issuer's board of directors and a Managing Director and Senior Analyst at MCM. The RSUs will vest on the earlier of the day immediately preceding the date of the first annual meeting of stockholders following the date of grant, or June 11, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through the applicable vesting date. Mr. Pietroforte has assigned all rights, title and interest in the RSUs (including the shares of Common Stock thereunder) granted to him to Mudrick Capital Management, L.P. Mudrick GP is the general partner of Global LP and may be deemed to beneficially own the number of securities of the Issuer directly held by Global LP. Drawdown II GP is the general partner of Drawdown II and Drawdown II SC and may be deemed to beneficially own the securities of the Issuer directly held by Drawdown II and Drawdown II SC. Drawdown III GP is the general partner of Drawdown III and may be deemed to beneficially own the securities of the Issuer directly held by Drawdown III. DISL GP is the general partner of DISL and may be deemed to beneficially own the number of securities of the Issuer held by DISL. SIF GP is the general partner of SIF and may be deemed to beneficially own the securities of the Issuer directly held by SIF. MCM is the investment manager to Drawdown II, Global LP, Drawdown II SC, Drawdown III, DISL, SIF and certain accounts managed by MCM. Mr. Mudrick is the sole member of Mudrick GP, Drawdown II GP, Drawdown III GP, MCM GP, DISL GP and SIF GP. By virtue of these relationships, each of MCM, MCM GP and Mr. Mudrick may be deemed to beneficially own the securities held directly by Global LP, Drawdown II, Drawdown II SC, Drawdown III, DISL, SIF and certain accounts managed by MCM. The Reporting Persons disclaim any beneficial ownership of the reported securities other than to the extent of any pecuniary interest they may have therein, directly or indirectly. Pursuant to Rule 16a-1(a)(4) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), this filing shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Persons are, for purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act or otherwise, the beneficial owners of any equity securities of the Issuer in excess of their respective pecuniary interests. The Reporting Persons are jointly filing this Form 4 pursuant to Rule 16a-3(j) under the Exchange Act. Exhibit List: Joint Filer Information. This filing shall not be deemed an admission that any of the Reporting Persons is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act.
Key Figures
RSU award size: 9,832 shares
Award price per share: $0.00 per share
Indirect holdings after grant: 19,018 shares
+1 more
4 metrics
RSU award size
9,832 shares
Restricted stock units of Common Stock granted on June 11, 2026
Award price per share
$0.00 per share
Equity compensation grant, not an open-market purchase
Indirect holdings after grant
19,018 shares
Total Common Stock reported following this RSU award
Latest vesting date
June 11, 2027
Latest possible vesting date for the RSUs, subject to continued service
Key Terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs"), pecuniary interest, Section 16, Rule 16a-1(a)(4), +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"Represents an award of restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to Matthew Pietroforte"
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.
pecuniary interest financial
"The Reporting Persons disclaim any beneficial ownership of the reported securities other than to the extent of any pecuniary interest"
Section 16 regulatory
"this filing shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Persons are, for purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
Rule 16a-1(a)(4) regulatory
"Pursuant to Rule 16a-1(a)(4) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
beneficial ownership financial
"The Reporting Persons disclaim any beneficial ownership of the reported securities other than to the extent of any pecuniary interest"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Vroom (VRM) report in this Form 4?
Vroom reported an award of 9,832 restricted stock units of Common Stock to director Matthew Pietroforte. The award has been assigned to Mudrick Capital Management, L.P., reflecting an indirect equity-based compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
Who ultimately benefits from the new Vroom (VRM) RSU grant?
The RSUs were granted to director Matthew Pietroforte but he assigned all rights, title, and interest in the award to Mudrick Capital Management, L.P. This means the economic benefit from the RSUs will accrue to Mudrick Capital-managed entities, subject to vesting.
What are the vesting terms of the Vroom (VRM) RSUs granted to the Mudrick-affiliated director?
The restricted stock units will vest on the earlier of the day immediately before the first annual meeting of stockholders following the grant date, or June 11, 2027. Vesting requires Matthew Pietroforte’s continued service through the applicable vesting date.
Is the Vroom (VRM) Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or sell?
No, the transaction is coded as “A” for a grant, award, or other acquisition of 9,832 restricted stock units at a price of $0.00 per share. It represents equity compensation, not an open-market purchase or sale of Vroom’s stock.