Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) president vests RSUs, withholds shares for tax
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
VIASAT INC (VSAT) reported equity-compensation activity for officer Michael R. Kreller, President, New Ventures. On August 17, 2026, 6,800 restricted stock units vested and converted into 6,800 shares of common stock, stemming from a 20,000-unit grant originally awarded on August 17, 2025. To cover related tax obligations, 2,225 shares of common stock were withheld by the issuer at $81.41 per share, rather than sold in the market. Kreller also received a new grant of 7,817 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock that vests in three substantially equal installments in 2027, 2028, and 2029, subject to forfeiture upon termination. He additionally reports 227 shares of common stock held indirectly through a 401(k) plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 4,575 shares
Net Buy
5 txns
Insider
Kreller Michael R
Role
President, New Ventures
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | restricted stock unit F2, F5 | 6,800 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | restricted stock unit F3, F4, F5 | 7,817 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | $.0001 par value common stock | 6,800 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tax Withholding | $.0001 par value common stock F1 | 2,225 | $81.41 | $181K |
| holding | $.0001 par value common stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
restricted stock unit — 21,017 shares (Direct);
$.0001 par value common stock — 9,722 shares (Direct);
$.0001 par value common stock — 227 shares (Indirect, By 401(k))
Footnotes (5)
- F1. This entry represents the number of shares of Viasat, Inc. common stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the tax withholding obligation of the Reporting Person. These shares were not sold by the Reporting Person but were instead offset from the total number of vested shares received by the Reporting Person from the Issuer.
- F2. The original restricted stock unit grant was for 20,000 units on 08/17/2025. The units vest and convert into shares of common stock (on a 1-for-1 basis) in three substantially equal installments on August 17, 2026, June 7, 2027 and June 7, 2028.
- F3. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Viasat, Inc. common stock.
- F4. The units vest and convert into shares of common stock (on a 1-for-1 basis) in three substantially equal installments on June 7, 2027, June 7, 2028 and June 7, 2029.
- F5. Until vested, the restricted stock unit shall be subject to forfeiture in the event of termination of employment or service with the Issuer.
Key Figures
RSUs vested and converted: 6,800 units/shares
New RSU grant: 7,817 units
Original RSU grant size: 20,000 units
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6 metrics
RSUs vested and converted
6,800 units/shares
Restricted stock units converting into common stock on August 17, 2026
New RSU grant
7,817 units
Restricted stock units granted to Michael R. Kreller, vesting 2027–2029
Original RSU grant size
20,000 units
RSU grant dated August 17, 2025, vesting in three installments
Shares withheld for taxes
2,225 shares
Common shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligation on August 17, 2026
Tax withholding reference price
$81.41 per share
Per-share value used for shares withheld to cover tax liability
Indirect 401(k) holdings
227 shares
Common stock held indirectly by 401(k) following the reported transactions
Key Terms
restricted stock unit, contingent right, tax withholding obligation, forfeiture
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restricted stock unit financial
"The original restricted stock unit grant was for 20,000 units on 08/17/2025."
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
contingent right financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
tax withholding obligation financial
"withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the tax withholding obligation of the Reporting Person"
forfeiture financial
"restricted stock unit shall be subject to forfeiture in the event of termination"
FAQ
What equity transactions did VSAT executive Michael R. Kreller report on August 17, 2026?
Michael R. Kreller reported 6,800 RSUs vesting into 6,800 VSAT common shares, a new 7,817-RSU grant, and 2,225 shares withheld for taxes at $81.41 per share, plus 227 shares held via a 401(k) plan.
What is the size and vesting schedule of Michael R. Kreller’s new RSU grant at VSAT?
Kreller received 7,817 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to one VSAT share. These RSUs vest in three substantially equal installments on June 7, 2027, June 7, 2028, and June 7, 2029, and are subject to forfeiture if employment ends.
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