Form 4: Beneficient Executive Jeff Welday Reports Acquisition of Class A Common Stock
SEC Form 4
Jeff Welday, a Global Head of Organizations and Distribution at Beneficient, reported the acquisition of 1,670 shares of Class A common stock through the settlement of restricted stock units.
Summary
- On April 24, 2025, Jeff Welday, a Global Head of Organizations and Distribution at Beneficient, acquired 1,670 shares of Class A common stock.
- The acquisition was through the settlement of restricted stock units (RSUs) granted under the Beneficient 2023 Equity Incentive Plan.
- The reported transaction increased Welday's total holdings to 141,707 shares of Class A common stock.
- These holdings include shares issuable upon the settlement of various RSU and REU awards granted over time under different equity incentive plans.
- The RSUs granted on April 24, 2025, fully vested on the date of grant.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The sentiment is neutral as it's a standard reporting of stock acquisition through vested RSUs. It doesn't inherently indicate positive or negative performance.
Positives
- The acquisition of shares by an executive could be seen as a positive sign of confidence in the company.
Industry Context
This filing is a routine disclosure related to executive compensation and equity ownership, common in publicly traded companies.
Stakeholder Impact
- The transaction has a minor impact on shareholders as it reflects a change in insider ownership.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2020 | Grant date of 140,490 REUs under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, vesting 20% immediately and the remaining 80% in four equal annual installments on June 3rd. |
| April 1, 2022 | Grant date of 7,200 REUs under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, vesting 40% on June 8, 2023, and the remaining 60% in three equal annual installments on April 1st. |
| July 15, 2023 | Grant date of 28,320 RSUs under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, vesting 20% on September 1, 2023, and the remaining 80% in four equal annual installments on September 1st. |
| July 15, 2023 | Grant date of 20,560 RSUs under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, fully vested on September 1, 2023. |
| August 22, 2024 | Grant date of 98,919 RSUs under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, fully vested on the date of grant. |
| August 22, 2024 | Grant date of 998 RSUs under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, fully vested on the date of grant. |
| October 17, 2024 | Grant date of 58,249 RSUs under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, fully vested on the date of grant. |
| January 14, 2025 | Grant date of 61,592 RSUs under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, fully vested on the date of grant. |
| January 16, 2025 | Grant date of 1,670 RSUs under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, fully vested on the date of grant. |
| April 24, 2025 | Date of transaction: Jeff Welday acquired 1,670 shares of Class A common stock through RSU settlement. |
| April 25, 2025 | Date of signature for the Form 4 filing. |
Keywords
Beneficient, Jeff Welday, Class A Common Stock, RSU, Restricted Stock Units, Equity Incentive Plan, Form 4, Beneficial Ownership
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