XPEL (XPEL) CEO gains stock awards, with shares withheld for tax
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
XPEL, Inc. President and CEO Ryan Pape reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and related tax withholding. On June 19, 2026, he received 3,026 shares of common stock as a grant or award and acquired 1,990 shares of common stock through the exercise of restricted stock units. To cover tax obligations, 1,222 shares of common stock were disposed of at $45.45 per share via tax-withholding transactions, not open-market sales. Following these transactions, he directly holds 1,088,307 shares of XPEL common stock and continues to hold 1,991 restricted stock units, each representing a right to receive one share upon vesting.
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Insider Trade Summary
1,990 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
Pape Ryan
Role
President and CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,990 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,990 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 485 | $45.45 | $22K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 3,026 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 737 | $45.45 | $33K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 1,991 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 1,085,766 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of XPEL common stock. Represents performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs). Each PSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. The PSUs were originally granted to the Reporting Person on June 19, 2023, and are eligible to vest only upon the achievement of company performance objectives. The PSUs reflected in this row represent the portion of the award that vested as a result of the achievement of the performance objectives. On June 19, 2023, the Reporting Person was granted 7,962 RSUs pursuant to the XPEL 2020 Equity Incentive Plan which was approved by the Board of Directors and stockholders. Provided the reporting person remains in continuous service, RSUs vest annually in four equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant.
Key Figures
Tax-withheld shares: 1,222 shares
Tax-withholding price: $45.45 per share
Share grant: 3,026 shares
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Tax-withheld shares
1,222 shares
Common stock disposed to cover exercise price or tax liability at $45.45 per share on June 19, 2026
Tax-withholding price
$45.45 per share
Value used for 1,222 common shares disposed in tax-withholding transactions
Share grant
3,026 shares
Common stock acquired as a grant or award on June 19, 2026
RSU exercise into common
1,990 shares
Common stock acquired via exercise of restricted stock units on June 19, 2026
Shares held after transactions
1,088,307 shares
Total XPEL common shares directly owned by CEO following reported transactions
RSUs remaining
1,991 units
Restricted stock units held after derivative transaction, each convertible into one common share
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs), tax-withholding disposition, XPEL 2020 Equity Incentive Plan
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of XPEL common stock."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs) financial
"Represents performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs). Each PSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock."
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
XPEL 2020 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"On June 19, 2023, the Reporting Person was granted 7,962 RSUs pursuant to the XPEL 2020 Equity Incentive Plan which was approved by the Board of Directors and stockholders."
FAQ
What insider transactions did XPEL (XPEL) CEO Ryan Pape report?
Ryan Pape reported equity compensation activity, including a grant of 3,026 common shares, vesting of 1,990 shares from restricted stock units, and 1,222 shares withheld at $45.45 per share to satisfy tax obligations.
What equity awards did the XPEL (XPEL) CEO receive in this Form 4?
The CEO received 3,026 shares of common stock as a grant or award and 1,990 shares through the exercise of restricted stock units. These awards are part of his equity compensation and were reported as non-derivative acquisitions.
What is the role of restricted stock units (RSUs) in the XPEL (XPEL) CEO’s compensation?
Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one XPEL common share. RSUs and performance-based PSUs vest over time or upon achieving performance objectives, providing long-term equity-based compensation to the CEO under XPEL’s equity incentive plan.