Form 4: AvePoint Legal Officer's Stock Transactions
Insider Transaction Report
AvePoint's Chief Legal Officer, Brian Michael Brown, reported stock option exercises and tax-related share dispositions on December 12, 2025.
Summary
- Brian Michael Brown, Chief Legal Officer and Director of AvePoint, Inc. (AVPT), reported transactions on December 12, 2025.
- Disposed of 5,010 shares of common stock at a price of $13.89 per share, which were withheld by the Issuer to satisfy income tax withholding obligations.
- Acquired 21,000 shares of common stock at a price of $13.89 per share through the exercise of stock options.
- Exercised 21,000 stock options (Right to Buy) with an exercise price of $1.34 per share.
- Following these transactions, Mr. Brown beneficially owns 645,048 shares of common stock (including RSUs).
- After the transactions, Mr. Brown beneficially owns 2,265,102 derivative securities (stock options).
Sentiment
Score: 6
Explanation: The filing reports routine insider transactions, specifically the exercise of stock options and the subsequent disposition of shares for tax withholding. The exercise of options can be seen as a positive signal of insider confidence or a planned liquidity event, but the overall nature of the filing is administrative and expected.
Positives
- The exercise of 21,000 stock options, increasing direct ownership of common stock by 21,000 shares, suggests a planned event by the insider, potentially indicating confidence or a scheduled liquidity event.
Negatives
- NA
Risks
- NA
Future Outlook
NA
Management Comments
- The shares reported as disposed of represent the number of shares of the Issuer's common stock that have been withheld by the Issuer to satisfy its income tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the net settlement of the securities and do not represent a discretionary transaction by the Reporting Person.
- The acquired security represents options to purchase the Issuer's common stock granted to the Reporting Person under the Issuer's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan that have been exercised.
Industry Context
NA
Comparison to Industry Standards
- NA
Management Changes
| Role | Previous Person | New Person | Effective Date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
Legal Proceedings
- NA
Related Party Transactions
- NA
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding insider ownership and transactions, which can influence investor sentiment.
- Employees: Reflects the standard operation of equity compensation plans, which are a common component of executive compensation.
Next Steps
- NA
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 07/01/2020 | Date stock options became exercisable. |
| 09/03/2021 | Date of a previously filed Form 4 related to RSU vesting schedules. |
| 03/22/2022 | Date of a previously filed Form 4 related to RSU vesting schedules. |
| 03/23/2023 | Date of a previously filed Form 4 related to RSU vesting schedules. |
| 03/07/2024 | Date of a previously filed Form 4 related to RSU vesting schedules. |
| 03/18/2025 | Date of a previously filed Form 4 related to RSU vesting schedules. |
| 12/12/2025 | Date of reported stock transactions (disposition for tax, option exercise). |
| 12/16/2025 | Signature date of the reporting person. |
| 07/01/2026 | Expiration date of exercised stock options. |
Keywords
AvePoint, AVPT, Form 4, insider trading, stock options, common stock, beneficial ownership, Chief Legal Officer, Director, equity incentive plan
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