[Form 4] Vuzix Corp Insider Trading Activity
Chris Parkinson, President of Vuzix Enterprise Solutions, reported insider grants on 09/29/2025. He was granted 150,000 shares of restricted common stock issued at no cash price and will own 152,250 shares following the transaction. In addition, he received 1,000,000 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) that each represent the right to one share; those RSUs will vest only if specified revenue and EBITDA targets for the Enterprise Solutions business unit are met by December 31, 2028. The restricted shares will vest quarterly over one year.
- Performance-linked RSUs tie substantial equity upside to explicit revenue and EBITDA targets for Enterprise Solutions by 12/31/2028
- Immediate restricted shares (150,000) increase insider ownership and align interests with shareholders; those shares vest quarterly over one year
- Potential dilution from 1,000,000 RSUs if performance conditions are met and the RSUs convert to common stock
- No cash consideration was paid for the grants (price listed as $0), representing a compensation expense funded by the company
Insights
TL;DR: A senior executive received a mix of immediate restricted shares and performance-based RSUs, aligning compensation with business targets.
The grant combines time-based restricted stock that vests quarterly over one year and a larger performance-conditioned RSU award tied to revenue and EBITDA targets through 2028. This structure preserves upside for management only if Enterprise Solutions meets specified financial metrics. The immediate restricted shares increase insider ownership modestly, while the RSUs create contingent dilution only if performance hurdles are cleared.
TL;DR: Compensation uses standard governance safeguards: time vesting plus explicit performance conditions for long-term incentives.
The filing discloses clear vesting conditions and timelines: quarterly vesting over one year for restricted shares and explicit revenue/EBITDA vesting triggers for RSUs through year-end 2028. Disclosure is transparent about the nature and conditions of awards and the reporting person’s role as President of Vuzix Enterprise Solutions, supporting accountability for the incentive design.