Wealthfront (WLTH) director receives 19,446 restricted stock units award
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Schmidt Michael Reed reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
WEALTHFRONT CORP director Michael Reed Schmidt received a grant of 19,446 restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of Wealthfront common stock at settlement, so the award currently corresponds to 19,446 potential shares.
The entire award will vest on the earlier of the next annual stockholder meeting or the first anniversary of the grant date, as long as Schmidt continues serving through that date. After this grant, he holds 19,446 RSUs directly and no sale or open-market purchase occurred.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Schmidt Michael Reed
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 19,446 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 19,446 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock upon settlement. The entire award shall vest on the earlier to occur of: (i) the date of the next annual meeting of the Issuer's stockholders and (ii) the first anniversary of the grant date, in each case subject to the reporting person's continuous service through such date. These restricted stock units do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 19,446 units
Price per RSU: $0.0000 per unit
RSUs owned after grant: 19,446 units
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4 metrics
RSUs granted
19,446 units
Restricted Stock Units awarded to director on grant date
Price per RSU
$0.0000 per unit
Reported transaction price for RSU grant
RSUs owned after grant
19,446 units
Total RSUs directly held following this transaction
Underlying common shares
19,446 shares
Common stock underlying the reported RSU award
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, vesting, continuous service, Common Stock
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
vesting financial
"The entire award shall vest on the earlier to occur of the specified dates"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
continuous service financial
"subject to the reporting person's continuous service through such date"
Common Stock financial
"one share of the Issuer's Common Stock upon settlement"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Wealthfront (WLTH) report for Michael Reed Schmidt?
Wealthfront reported that director Michael Reed Schmidt received 19,446 restricted stock units as an equity award. These RSUs are a form of stock-based compensation and represent a contingent right to receive an equal number of Wealthfront common shares upon settlement and vesting.
When do Michael Reed Schmidt’s Wealthfront (WLTH) RSUs vest?
The entire RSU award vests on the earlier of Wealthfront’s next annual stockholder meeting or the first anniversary of the grant date. Vesting is conditional on Schmidt’s continuous service with the company through that date, otherwise units may be cancelled before vesting.
Was Michael Reed Schmidt’s Wealthfront (WLTH) RSU transaction a stock purchase or sale?
The transaction is a grant of 19,446 restricted stock units as compensation, not an open-market stock purchase or sale. The Form 4 uses code “A,” indicating a grant or award acquisition with no cash price per share reported for this RSU issuance.
Do Michael Reed Schmidt’s Wealthfront (WLTH) RSUs have an expiration date?
The filing states these restricted stock units do not expire in the traditional sense. Instead, they either vest on the specified vesting date or are cancelled beforehand, meaning they end if vesting conditions are not satisfied rather than lapsing on a fixed expiration date.