WisdomTree (NYSE: WT) CIO gets 22,688 RS shares and 7,562 PRSUs
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
WisdomTree, Inc. Chief Information Officer David M. Yates reported new equity awards and related tax withholding transactions. On January 25, 2026, he received 22,688 shares of restricted common stock at a price of $0.0000 per share, which are scheduled to vest in three annual installments through January 25, 2029. After this grant and a same-day tax transaction, he directly owned 154,318 shares of common stock.
On the same date he also received 7,562 performance-based restricted stock units (PRSUs), each representing one share of common stock upon vesting. These PRSUs are scheduled to vest on January 25, 2029, with between 0% and 200% of the target amount ultimately vesting based on total shareholder return versus a peer group over a three-year period. A separate Form 4 entry shows 20,493 shares of common stock were surrendered to the company to cover withholding taxes upon vesting of earlier restricted stock awards.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Performance Based Restricted Stock Units | 7,562 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 22,688 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 20,493 | $0.00 | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Restricted stock awarded by Issuer on January 25, 2026 and vesting as to (i) 7,562 shares on each of January 25, 2027 and January 25, 2028 and (ii) 7,564 shares on January 25, 2029. Includes restricted stock awards vesting as to (i) 35,859 shares on January 25, 2027, (ii) 19,116 shares on January 25, 2028 and (iii) 7,564 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 transaction did WisdomTree (WT) report for its CIO?
WisdomTree reported that Chief Information Officer David M. Yates received 22,688 shares of restricted common stock and 7,562 performance-based restricted stock units (PRSUs) on January 25, 2026, along with a tax withholding share surrender.
How do the new restricted stock awards for the WisdomTree CIO vest?
The 22,688 restricted shares awarded on January 25, 2026 are scheduled to vest as follows: 7,562 shares on each of January 25, 2027 and January 25, 2028, and 7,564 shares on January 25, 2029.
What are the terms of the 7,562 performance-based RSUs granted to the WisdomTree CIO?
The 7,562 PRSUs are scheduled to vest on January 25, 2029. Between 0% and 200% of this target may vest, depending on WisdomTree’s total shareholder return versus a peer group over a three-year period from the grant date.
Are the reported WisdomTree CIO transactions direct or indirect holdings?
All the reported positions and transactions for David M. Yates in this Form 4 are shown as direct ownership, with no separate entity or indirect ownership structure disclosed in the footnotes.