Xos (XOS) CEO Dakota Semler makes 30,000-share stock gift
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Xos, Inc. Chief Executive Officer and director Dakota Semler reported a bona fide gift of 30,000 shares of Common Stock. The transfer was a gift to several persons who are not immediate family members and did not involve a sale or purchase in the market.
After the gift, Semler holds 847,061 shares of Xos common stock directly, which include 499,430 unvested restricted stock units (RSUs). This filing mainly updates Semler’s reported ownership and reflects a non-cash, non-market disposition.
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Insider Trade Summary
30,000 shares gifted
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Semler Dakota
Role
Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Common Stock | 30,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 847,061 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Bona Fide gifts by the Reporting Person to several persons who are not immediate family members of the Reporting Person. Includes 499,430 unvested RSUs.
Key Figures
Gifted shares: 30,000 shares
Post-transaction holdings: 847,061 shares
Unvested RSUs: 499,430 units
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Gifted shares
30,000 shares
Bona fide gift of Common Stock on 2026-05-28
Post-transaction holdings
847,061 shares
Common Stock held directly after gift
Unvested RSUs
499,430 units
Unvested RSUs included in post-transaction holdings
Gift price per share
$0.0000 per share
Bona fide gift with no cash consideration
Gift transactions
1 transaction
Single bona fide gift reported in Form 4
Gifted shares total
30,000 shares
Total gifted shares per transaction summary
Key Terms
Bona fide gift, RSUs, Common Stock, Chief Executive Officer
4 terms
Bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description: "Bona fide gift" and footnote describing gifts"
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
RSUs financial
"Footnote: "Includes 499,430 unvested RSUs.""
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock""
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.
Chief Executive Officer financial
"officer_title: "Chief Executive Officer""
A chief executive officer (CEO) is the top leader of a company, responsible for making major decisions, setting goals, and guiding the organization’s overall direction. Think of the CEO as the captain of a ship, steering it toward success. Investors pay close attention to the CEO because their leadership and strategy can significantly influence the company's performance and future growth.
FAQ
What did XOS CEO Dakota Semler report in this Form 4 filing?
Dakota Semler reported a bona fide gift of 30,000 Xos common shares. The transfer was non-cash, classified as a gift, and involved no open-market sale or purchase, simply updating his reported ownership position in the company.
How many unvested RSUs does Dakota Semler have in XOS after this filing?
Semler’s holdings include 499,430 unvested restricted stock units in Xos. RSUs are share-based compensation that vest over time or upon meeting conditions, and this figure is part of his total 847,061 reported common share holdings.