Katapult (KPLT) COO Medlin has shares withheld to cover RSU taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Katapult Holdings, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Derek Medlin reported a tax-related share disposition under an equity award program. On February 15, 2026, 1,890 shares of common stock were withheld at a price of $6.51 per share to cover taxes tied to previously granted restricted stock units (RSUs). These RSUs relate to awards granted in 2022, 2023 and 2024, which vest over time so long as Medlin remains employed by the company on each vesting date. After this withholding event, Medlin directly owned 53,921 shares of Katapult common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Medlin Derek
Role
Chief Operating Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,890 | $6.51 | $12K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 53,921 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- On March 15, 2022, the reporting person was granted 592,946 RSUs (which, following the Issuer's July 27, 2023 1-for-25 reverse stock split, resulted in 23,718 RSUs), 25% of which vested on March 15, 2023, with the remainder scheduled to vest thereafter in 12 quarterly installments on each of May 15, August 15, November 15 and February 15 subject to the reporting person's continued employment with the Issuer on each applicable vesting date (the "2022 Award"). On June 16, 2023, the reporting person was granted 385,000 RSUs (which, following the Issuer's July 27, 2023 1-for-25 reverse stock split, resulted in 15,400 RSUs), one-third of which vested on March 15, 2024, and the remainder scheduled to vest thereafter in eight quarterly installments on each of May 15, August 15, November 15 and February 15 subject to the reporting person's continued employment with the Issuer on each applicable vesting date (the "2023 Award"). On May 6, 2024, the reporting person was granted 20,000 RSUs, one-third of which vested on March 15, 2025, and the remainder scheduled to vest thereafter in eight quarterly installments on each of May 15, August 15, November 15 and February 15 subject to the reporting person's continued employment with the Issuer on each applicable vesting date (the "2024 Award"). The shares reported in Column 4 are shares withheld for the payment of taxes associated with the 2022 Award, 2023 Award and 2024 Award.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Katapult (KPLT) report for Derek Medlin?
Katapult reported that COO Derek Medlin had 1,890 shares of common stock withheld on February 15, 2026 to cover tax obligations from vested RSUs. This is coded as a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale, and leaves him with 53,921 directly held shares.
Was the Katapult (KPLT) insider transaction a sale on the open market?
No, the transaction was not an open-market sale. The 1,890 shares were withheld by the company to satisfy tax liabilities associated with vesting RSUs granted in 2022, 2023 and 2024, as described in the footnotes to the Form 4 filing.
What RSU awards are linked to Derek Medlin’s Katapult (KPLT) tax withholding?
The withheld shares relate to three RSU awards granted in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Each award vests in tranches on specified March, May, August, November and February dates, contingent on Medlin’s continued employment, and the reported shares cover taxes from those vesting events.
What does transaction code F mean in the Katapult (KPLT) Form 4?
Transaction code F denotes a tax-withholding disposition. In this case, 1,890 shares of Katapult common stock were delivered back to the issuer at $6.51 per share to pay taxes owed upon vesting of Derek Medlin’s restricted stock units.