WisdomTree (WT) CAO Ziemba granted stock, PRSUs and surrenders shares for taxes
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
WisdomTree, Inc. Chief Administrative Officer Peter M. Ziemba reported equity compensation and related tax withholding activity in the company’s stock. On January 25, 2026, he received 25,853 shares of restricted common stock at a price of $0.0000 per share, and his directly held common stock position after this grant was 983,503 shares.
On the same date, 27,259 common shares were surrendered to WisdomTree to cover withholding taxes due upon vesting of prior restricted stock awards, leaving him with 956,244 common shares held directly. He was also granted 8,617 performance-based restricted stock units (PRSUs), each representing the right to receive one share of common stock if vesting conditions are met. These PRSUs are scheduled to vest on January 25, 2029, with 0% to 200% of the target amount ultimately vesting based on the company’s total shareholder return compared with a peer group over a three-year period from the grant date.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Performance Based Restricted Stock Units | 8,617 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 25,853 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 27,259 | $0.00 | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Restricted stock awarded by Issuer on January 25, 2026 and vesting as to (i) 8,617 shares on each of January 25, 2027 and January 25, 2028 and (ii) 8,619 shares on January 25, 2029. Includes restricted stock awards vesting as to (i) 44,646 shares on January 25, 2027, (ii) 22,733 shares on January 25, 2028 and (iii) 8,619 shares on January 25, 2029. Surrender of common stock to Issuer upon vesting of restricted stock awards to cover withholding taxes. Each performance-based restricted stock unit represents the right to receive, on the vesting date, one share of common stock for each such unit that vests. These performance-based restricted stock units ("PRSUs") are scheduled to vest on January 25, 2029. The target number of PRSUs is reported on this form. Between 0% and 200% of the target number of PRSUs may vest and the number of shares of the Issuer's common stock ("Common Stock") to be issued will be determined based on the total shareholder return ("TSR") of the Common Stock relative to the respective TSRs of the stocks of a peer group of companies, each measured over a 3-year period from the grant date. If the Reporting Person's employment is terminated under certain circumstances or a change of control occurs prior to the 3rd anniversary of the grant date, all or a portion of the PRSUs will vest and the number of shares of Common Stock to be issued will be determined at such time based on the respective TSRs of the Common Stock and the stocks of the peer group, each measured from the grant date to the accelerated vesting date.
FAQ
What insider transactions did WT Chief Administrative Officer Peter M. Ziemba report?
Peter M. Ziemba reported three transactions on January 25, 2026: a grant of 25,853 shares of restricted common stock, a surrender of 27,259 common shares to cover withholding taxes, and a grant of 8,617 performance-based restricted stock units (PRSUs).
What are the terms of the restricted stock granted to WT’s Chief Administrative Officer?
The filing states that 25,853 restricted shares were awarded on January 25, 2026. Related restricted stock awards included in his holdings vest as to 44,646 shares on January 25, 2027, 22,733 shares on January 25, 2028, and 8,619 shares on January 25, 2029.
How do the performance-based restricted stock units (PRSUs) for WT work in this filing?
Each of the 8,617 PRSUs granted on January 25, 2026 represents the right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting. They are scheduled to vest on January 25, 2029, and between 0% and 200% of the target PRSUs may vest based on WisdomTree’s total shareholder return relative to a peer group over a three-year period from the grant date.
Under what conditions can the WT PRSUs granted to Peter M. Ziemba vest earlier?
The footnotes explain that if Peter M. Ziemba’s employment is terminated under certain circumstances or a change of control occurs before the third anniversary of the grant date, all or a portion of the PRSUs will vest early, with the number of shares determined based on relative total shareholder return from the grant date to the accelerated vesting date.