Yelp (YELP) COO has 10,332 shares withheld for RSU tax
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Yelp Inc. Chief Operating Officer Joseph R. Nachman reported a tax-related share disposition linked to equity compensation. On May 20, 2026, 10,332 shares of common stock were withheld at $22.47 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of previously granted RSUs. Following this withholding, Nachman directly holds 278,453 shares of Yelp common stock. This was not an open-market purchase or sale but a tax-withholding event.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Nachman Joseph R
Role
Chief Operating Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 10,332 | $22.47 | $232K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 278,453 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 10,332 shares
Tax withholding price: $22.47 per share
Shares held after transaction: 278,453 shares
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4 metrics
Shares withheld for taxes
10,332 shares
Tax-withholding disposition on May 20, 2026
Tax withholding price
$22.47 per share
Value used for 10,332 withheld shares
Shares held after transaction
278,453 shares
Direct Yelp common stock holdings following withholding
Tax-withholding transactions
1 transaction, 10,332 shares
Summary of tax-withholding entries in Form 4
Key Terms
RSUs, tax withholding obligations, vesting, tax-withholding disposition
4 terms
RSUs financial
"in connection with the vesting of certain RSUs, which were previously reported"
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.
tax withholding obligations financial
"Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting"
vesting financial
"in connection with the vesting of certain RSUs, which were previously reported"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition" for 10,332 common shares"
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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Yelp (YELP) report for COO Joseph R. Nachman?
Yelp reported that COO Joseph R. Nachman had 10,332 shares of common stock withheld to cover tax obligations tied to the vesting of certain RSUs. This was a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market trade, and was connected to previously reported equity awards.
Was Yelp COO Joseph Nachman’s Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?
No, the transaction was not an open-market sale. The 10,332 Yelp shares were withheld by the company to satisfy tax withholding obligations when certain RSUs vested, according to the footnote, rather than being sold on the open market.
What role did RSUs play in Yelp COO Joseph Nachman’s reported transaction?
The filing notes that the withheld 10,332 shares relate to the vesting of certain RSUs. Those RSUs had been previously reported following the grant date, and the current event reflects shares withheld to meet tax obligations triggered when the RSUs vested.