Form 4: Beneficient Officer Jeff Welday Sells Shares to Cover Tax Obligations
SEC Form 4 Filing
Jeff Welday, a Global Head of Organizations and Distribution at Beneficient, sold shares of Class A Common Stock to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units.
Summary
- On August 29, 2024, Jeff Welday sold 3,782 shares of Class A Common Stock at $1.57 per share.
- On August 30, 2024, Jeff Welday sold 810 shares of Class A Common Stock at $1.54 per share.
- These sales were to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units (RSUs).
- Following these transactions, Welday beneficially owns 83,230 shares of Class A Common Stock.
- The reported holdings include shares issuable upon the settlement of various RSU and REU awards granted under Beneficient's equity incentive plans.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: This is a neutral disclosure of stock sales to cover tax obligations, with no inherent positive or negative implications for the company's overall outlook.
Industry Context
This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure related to insider transactions and is a common occurrence for publicly traded companies. It provides transparency into the trading activities of company officers.
Stakeholder Impact
- The stock sales by Jeff Welday may have a minor impact on shareholders due to the increased supply of shares in the market, but the effect is likely to be minimal given the relatively small number of shares involved.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 01/01/2020 | Date of grant for 140,490 restricted equity units (REUs) under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan. |
| 04/01/2022 | Date of grant for 7,200 REUs under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan. |
| 07/15/2023 | Date of grant for 28,320 RSUs and 20,560 RSUs under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan. |
| 08/22/2024 | Date of grant for 98,919 RSUs and 998 RSUs under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan. |
| 08/29/2024 | Date of sale of 3,782 shares of Class A Common Stock at $1.57 per share. |
| 08/30/2024 | Date of sale of 810 shares of Class A Common Stock at $1.54 per share. |
| 09/03/2024 | Date of signature on the SEC Form 4. |
Keywords
Beneficient, Jeff Welday, Class A Common Stock, SEC Form 4, Share Sale, RSU, REU, Equity Incentive Plan, Tax Withholding
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