WisdomTree (WT) COO vests 350,395 PRSUs; 179,207 shares withheld
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
WisdomTree President and COO Jarrett Lilien reported the vesting and settlement of performance-based restricted stock units. On January 27, 2026, 350,395 PRSUs were converted into common shares at an exercise price of $0.0000, including 14,710 units from dividend reinvestment. Based on an independent report and compensation committee certification, the company’s relative total shareholder return ranked in the 84.62nd percentile, causing 199% of the target PRSUs to vest. Upon settlement, 179,207 shares were withheld to cover taxes, leaving Lilien with 1,170,245 directly held common shares, which include other restricted stock awards scheduled to vest through January 2029.
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Insider Trade Summary
350,395 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Lilien R Jarrett
Role
President and COO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Performance Based Restricted Stock Units | 350,395 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 350,395 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 179,207 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 1,349,452 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each performance-based restricted stock unit ("PRSU") represented the right to receive, on the vesting date, one share of common stock for each such unit that vested. Includes the reinvestment of dividend equivalents into 14,710 PRSUs between the grant date and vesting date. Includes restricted stock awards vesting as to (i) 114,570 shares on January 25, 2027, (ii) 59,724 shares on January 25, 2028 and (iii) 23,785 shares on January 25, 2029. Shares withheld by the Issuer upon vesting of PRSUs to cover withholding taxes. These PRSUs were granted by the Issuer on January 25, 2023 and vested on January 25, 2026. The ultimate number of shares that could have vested was between 0 and 200% of the previously reported target number of PRSUs based on the total shareholder return ("TSR") of the Issuer's 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 ("Relative TSR"). Based on a report issued by an independent valuation specialist and certified by the Issuer's compensation committee on January 27, 2026, the Relative TSR measured in the 84.62nd percentile, resulting in the vesting of 199% of the target number of PRSUs.
FAQ
What insider transaction did WisdomTree (WT) report for Jarrett Lilien?
WisdomTree reported that President and COO Jarrett Lilien settled 350,395 performance-based restricted stock units into common shares. The units vested based on a three-year relative total shareholder return performance test and were exercised at an effective price of $0.0000 per share.
How many WisdomTree PRSUs vested for Jarrett Lilien and why?
350,395 PRSUs vested for Jarrett Lilien after a three-year performance period. An independent specialist found WisdomTree’s relative total shareholder return at the 84.62nd percentile, leading the compensation committee to certify vesting at 199% of the previously reported target PRSU amount.
What are the future vesting schedules for Jarrett Lilien’s restricted WisdomTree stock?
The filing states that restricted stock awards vest as to 114,570 shares on January 25, 2027, 59,724 shares on January 25, 2028, and 23,785 shares on January 25, 2029. These amounts are part of Lilien’s ongoing equity compensation package at WisdomTree.
How were dividend equivalents treated on Jarrett Lilien’s WisdomTree PRSUs?
Dividend equivalents on the PRSUs were reinvested into additional units during the performance period. The filing notes that 14,710 extra PRSUs resulted from dividend reinvestment between the original grant date and the final vesting date, increasing the total settled units.
What performance metric determined Jarrett Lilien’s PRSU vesting at WisdomTree?
Vesting was based on WisdomTree’s relative total shareholder return over three years versus a peer group. An independent valuation specialist reported performance at the 84.62nd percentile, and the compensation committee certified vesting at 199% of the target PRSU amount for Jarrett Lilien.