Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA) insider shares withheld for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Zebra Technologies Chief Accounting Officer Colleen M. O'Sullivan had 421 shares of Class A Common Stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations. The withholding occurred in two transactions covering 334 shares at $223.73 per share and 87 shares at $227.08 per share.
These are coded as tax-withholding dispositions, not open-market sales. After these transactions, O'Sullivan directly holds 7,500 shares of Class A Common Stock. She also holds stock appreciation rights tied to 658 underlying shares at an exercise price of $244.97 per share, expiring on April 30, 2027.
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Insider Trade Summary
4 transactions reported
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
O'Sullivan Colleen M
Role
Chief Accounting Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 334 | $223.73 | $75K |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 87 | $227.08 | $20K |
| holding | Stock Appreciation Right | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 7,500 shares (Direct, null);
Stock Appreciation Right — 658 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Tax-withholding shares: 421 shares
Tax-withholding block 1: 334 shares at $223.73/share
Tax-withholding block 2: 87 shares at $227.08/share
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6 metrics
Tax-withholding shares
421 shares
Total Class A Common Stock delivered for tax liabilities
Tax-withholding block 1
334 shares at $223.73/share
Class A Common Stock tax-withholding disposition
Tax-withholding block 2
87 shares at $227.08/share
Class A Common Stock tax-withholding disposition
Shares held after transactions
7,500 shares
Class A Common Stock directly owned after Form 4 events
Stock appreciation right underlying shares
658 shares
Underlying Class A Common Stock for stock appreciation rights
Stock appreciation right exercise price
$244.97/share
Exercise price for stock appreciation rights expiring April 30, 2027
Key Terms
Stock Appreciation Right, tax-withholding disposition, Chief Accounting Officer
3 terms
Stock Appreciation Right financial
"security_title: "Stock Appreciation Right" with underlying Class A Common Stock"
A stock appreciation right (SAR) is a form of employee pay that gives the holder the right to receive the increase in a company's share price over a set reference price, paid in cash or shares, without having to buy stock first. It matters to investors because SARs can create future cash outflows or dilute existing shareholders if settled in stock, and they align employee incentives with share-price performance like a bonus tied to a home's price rise.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition" for Class A Common Stock"
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.
Chief Accounting Officer financial
"officer_title: "Chief Accounting Officer" for Colleen M O'Sullivan"
A chief accounting officer is a senior executive responsible for overseeing a company's financial records and ensuring all accounting practices are accurate and compliant with regulations. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that help investors understand the company's financial health, much like a trusted navigator guiding a ship through complex waters. Their work ensures transparency and trust in the company's financial information.
