Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI) ex-officer disposes 1,000,000 performance RSUs
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Former Vuzix Corp officer Christopher Iain Parkinson reported a disposition of 1,000,000 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) back to the company. Each RSU represented the right to receive one share of common stock, but these awards were tied to revenue and EBITDA targets for the Enterprise Solutions business.
The RSUs would have vested only if specific revenue and EBITDA goals were achieved by December 31, 2028. After this disposition to the issuer, Parkinson holds no remaining RSUs from this grant, and there was no sale of shares in the market.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Parkinson Christopher Iain
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disposition | Restricted Stock Unit | 1,000,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 0 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU"s) represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock. The RSUs would vest solely upon the achievement of certain revenue and EBITDA targets of the issuer's Enterprise Solutions business unit by December 31, 2028.
Key Figures
RSUs disposed: 1,000,000 RSUs
Underlying common shares: 1,000,000 shares
Transaction price per RSU: $0.00
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5 metrics
RSUs disposed
1,000,000 RSUs
Disposition to issuer on April 22, 2026
Underlying common shares
1,000,000 shares
Each RSU equals one share of common stock
Transaction price per RSU
$0.00
Disposition to issuer, no market sale
RSUs after transaction
0 RSUs
Total derivative securities following transaction for this grant
Performance deadline
December 31, 2028
Revenue and EBITDA targets for Enterprise Solutions unit
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit, RSU, EBITDA, Enterprise Solutions business unit, +1 more
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Restricted Stock Unit financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU"s) represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock."
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.
RSU financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU"s) represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation, usually with certain restrictions or conditions, such as remaining with the company for a set period. When these restrictions lift, employees receive actual shares that they can sell or hold. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock supply and reflect the company's commitment to attracting and retaining talent.
EBITDA financial
"The RSUs would vest solely upon the achievement of certain revenue and EBITDA targets of the issuer's Enterprise Solutions business unit by December 31, 2028."
EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It measures a company's profitability by focusing on the money it makes from its core operations, ignoring expenses like taxes and accounting adjustments. Investors use EBITDA to compare how well different companies are performing financially, as it provides a clearer picture of operational success without the influence of financial structure or accounting choices.
Enterprise Solutions business unit financial
"The RSUs would vest solely upon the achievement of certain revenue and EBITDA targets of the issuer's Enterprise Solutions business unit by December 31, 2028."
Disposition to issuer financial
"transaction_code_description": "Disposition to issuer""
FAQ
What did the Vuzix (VUZI) Form 4 filed by Christopher Iain Parkinson report?
The Form 4 reports that former officer Christopher Iain Parkinson disposed of 1,000,000 Restricted Stock Units back to Vuzix. These RSUs represented potential common shares but were returned to the issuer instead of being converted or sold in the market.
How many Vuzix (VUZI) Restricted Stock Units were involved in this Form 4?
The filing shows 1,000,000 Restricted Stock Units were disposed of to Vuzix. Each RSU represented a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, so the grant covered up to 1,000,000 underlying common shares if vesting conditions were met.
Were the Vuzix (VUZI) RSUs in this Form 4 performance-based awards?
Yes. The footnotes explain the RSUs would vest only upon achieving certain revenue and EBITDA targets in Vuzix’s Enterprise Solutions business by December 31, 2028. Without those targets being met, the units would not convert into common shares.
What is Parkinson’s remaining RSU position in Vuzix (VUZI) after this transaction?
After the reported disposition, the filing lists total derivative securities following the transaction as zero for this grant. The derivative summary is empty, indicating no remaining RSUs from this specific performance-based award are shown in this Form 4.
What performance deadline was tied to these Vuzix (VUZI) RSUs?
The RSUs were conditioned on revenue and EBITDA targets for the Enterprise Solutions unit being achieved by December 31, 2028. This date served as the outer deadline for meeting the performance hurdles required for the awards to vest into common shares.