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Yext Executive's $1M Share Sale Tied to Tax Obligations, Not Market Sentiment

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Yext General Counsel Ho Shin reported significant stock transactions on June 20, 2025, involving multiple Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) vestings and subsequent share dispositions:

  • Acquired 254,331 shares through the vesting of four separate RSU grants: - 3,125 shares from a fully vested 2021 grant - 14,063 shares from an ongoing grant vesting through 2026 - 150,000 shares from a single-tranche vesting - 87,143 shares from a grant vesting through December 2025
  • Disposed of 127,421 shares at $8.08 per share to satisfy tax obligations
  • Following these transactions, Shin directly owns 239,084 shares and retains 91,107 unvested RSUs

These transactions represent a significant equity event for the General Counsel, with the majority of shares being immediately sold for tax purposes, suggesting a planned liquidation strategy aligned with vesting schedules.

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Insider Shin Ho
Role General Counsel
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 3,125 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 14,063 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 150,000 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 87,143 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 3,125 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 14,063 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 150,000 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 87,143 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 127,421 $8.08 $1.03M
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 115,299 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Yext, Inc.'s common stock. Shares withheld to satisfy tax liability upon vesting of restricted stock units on June 20, 2025. One-sixteenth of shares subject to award vested on September 20, 2021 and then quarterly thereafter on each of December 20, March 20, June 20 and September 20, until the award fully vested on June 20, 2025. One-sixteenth of shares subject to award vested on September 20, 2022 and vests quarterly thereafter on each of December 20, March 20, June 20 and September 20 and in each case subject to the Reporting Person's continued service on each such date, until the award is fully vested on June 20, 2026. 100% of the shares subject to award vested on June 20, 2025. Five-sevenths of shares subject to award vested on June 20, 2025, one-seventh of the shares shall vest on September 20, 2025, and the remaining one-seventh of the shares shall vest on December 20, 2025, in each case subject to Reporting Person's continued service on each such date.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Shin Ho
(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O YEXT, INC.
61 NINTH AVENUE
(Street)
NEW YORK NY 10011
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Yext, Inc. [ YEXT ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
General Counsel
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/20/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 06/20/2025 M 3,125 A (1) 115,299 D
Common Stock 06/20/2025 M 14,063 A (1) 129,362 D
Common Stock 06/20/2025 M 150,000 A (1) 279,362 D
Common Stock 06/20/2025 M 87,143 A (1) 366,505 D
Common Stock 06/20/2025 F(2) 127,421 D $8.08 239,084 D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit (1) 06/20/2025 M 3,125 (3) (3) Common Stock 3,125 $0 0 D
Restricted Stock Unit (1) 06/20/2025 M 14,063 (4) (4) Common Stock 14,063 $0 56,250 D
Restricted Stock Unit (1) 06/20/2025 M 150,000 (5) (5) Common Stock 150,000 $0 0 D
Restricted Stock Unit (1) 06/20/2025 M 87,143 (6) (6) Common Stock 87,143 $0 34,857 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Yext, Inc.'s common stock.
2. Shares withheld to satisfy tax liability upon vesting of restricted stock units on June 20, 2025.
3. One-sixteenth of shares subject to award vested on September 20, 2021 and then quarterly thereafter on each of December 20, March 20, June 20 and September 20, until the award fully vested on June 20, 2025.
4. One-sixteenth of shares subject to award vested on September 20, 2022 and vests quarterly thereafter on each of December 20, March 20, June 20 and September 20 and in each case subject to the Reporting Person's continued service on each such date, until the award is fully vested on June 20, 2026.
5. 100% of the shares subject to award vested on June 20, 2025.
6. Five-sevenths of shares subject to award vested on June 20, 2025, one-seventh of the shares shall vest on September 20, 2025, and the remaining one-seventh of the shares shall vest on December 20, 2025, in each case subject to Reporting Person's continued service on each such date.
Remarks:
/s/ Ho Shin 06/23/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

How many YEXT shares did General Counsel Ho Shin acquire on June 20, 2025?

Ho Shin acquired a total of 254,331 shares through the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) on June 20, 2025, broken down as: 3,125 shares, 14,063 shares, 150,000 shares, and 87,143 shares.

How many YEXT shares were withheld for tax purposes from Ho Shin's transaction?

127,421 shares were withheld at a price of $8.08 per share to satisfy tax liability upon the vesting of restricted stock units on June 20, 2025.

What is Ho Shin's total YEXT share ownership after the June 20, 2025 transactions?

After all transactions on June 20, 2025, Ho Shin directly owned 239,084 shares of YEXT common stock.

What are the vesting terms for Ho Shin's remaining YEXT RSUs?

Ho Shin has two remaining RSU grants with unvested shares: 56,250 RSUs vesting quarterly through June 20, 2026, and 34,857 RSUs vesting in two installments - one-seventh on September 20, 2025, and the final one-seventh on December 20, 2025.

What was the largest single RSU grant that vested for YEXT's General Counsel on June 20, 2025?

The largest single RSU grant that vested was 150,000 shares, which vested 100% on June 20, 2025.