X-Energy (XE) CEO Jeffrey Sell reports 3.7M shares and major option grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
3
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
X-Energy, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Clay Sell filed an initial Form 3 detailing his ownership in the company. He reports direct holdings of 3,747,172 shares of Class A Common Stock, which include 1,439,004 shares of restricted stock.
Sell also holds a stock option covering 1,281,329 underlying shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $23.00 per share, expiring on April 24, 2036. The option is currently vested as to 284,534 shares, with additional portions scheduled to vest in installments beginning in 2026 and 2027. The filing reflects existing positions rather than new market transactions.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
SELL JEFFREY CLAY
Role
Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| holding | Stock Option | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option — 1,281,329 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 3,747,172 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Includes 1,439,004 shares of restricted stock. The stock option is vested as to 284,534 of the underlying shares. The stock option vests as to 284,534 of the underlying shares in two substantially equal annual installments beginning on January 1, 2027, and as to 712,261 of the underlying shares in four substantially equal annual installments beginning on December 23, 2026.
Key Figures
Class A shares owned: 3,747,172 shares
Restricted stock included: 1,439,004 shares
Option underlying shares: 1,281,329 shares
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Class A shares owned
3,747,172 shares
Direct Class A Common Stock beneficial ownership on Form 3
Restricted stock included
1,439,004 shares
Portion of Class A Common Stock reported as restricted stock
Option underlying shares
1,281,329 shares
Underlying Class A Common Stock for reported stock option
Option exercise price
$23.00 per share
Exercise price of the CEO’s stock option
Option expiration
April 24, 2036
Expiration date of the reported stock option
Currently vested option shares
284,534 shares
Underlying shares currently vested under the stock option
Future vesting tranche
284,534 shares
Underlying shares vesting in two annual installments from January 1, 2027
Larger future vesting tranche
712,261 shares
Underlying shares vesting in four annual installments from December 23, 2026
Key Terms
restricted stock, Stock Option, underlying shares, vests
4 terms
restricted stock financial
"Includes 1,439,004 shares of restricted stock."
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
Stock Option financial
"The stock option is vested as to 284,534 of the underlying shares."
A stock option is a contract that gives you the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. People use them to potentially make money if the stock's price moves favorably or to protect against losses. It's like holding a coupon that can be used to buy or sell stock at a set price later on.
vests financial
"The stock option vests as to 284,534 of the underlying shares in two substantially equal annual installments"
FAQ
What does X-Energy (XE) CEO Jeffrey Sell report on this Form 3?
Jeffrey Sell reports his initial ownership as CEO of X-Energy, Inc. He holds 3,747,172 shares of Class A Common Stock, including restricted stock, plus a large stock option position exercisable at $23.00 per share, expiring in 2036.
What stock options are disclosed for the X-Energy (XE) CEO?
Jeffrey Sell holds a stock option tied to 1,281,329 underlying Class A Common Stock shares. The option has a $23.00 exercise price, expires on April 24, 2036, and is partially vested with the remainder vesting over several future years.
How much of the CEO’s XE stock option is currently vested?
The filing states that 284,534 of the underlying shares under the CEO’s stock option are currently vested. Additional tranches of 284,534 and 712,261 underlying shares are scheduled to vest in specified annual installments starting in 2026 and 2027.
Does this X-Energy (XE) Form 3 show any insider buying or selling?
This Form 3 does not show insider buying or selling activity. It is an initial ownership report listing existing holdings of common stock and stock options, rather than new open-market purchases or sales of X-Energy shares.
What are the vesting terms of the CEO’s XE stock option grant?
The stock option is vested as to 284,534 underlying shares. It will vest as to another 284,534 shares in two substantially equal annual installments beginning January 1, 2027, and 712,261 shares in four substantially equal annual installments beginning December 23, 2026.