CLSK.NASDAQCleanspark, INC

Form 4: CleanSpark Executive Chairman S. Matthew Schultz Reports Stock Transactions

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SEC Form 4 Filing

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S. Matthew Schultz, Executive Chairman of CleanSpark, reports acquisition of shares through RSUs and disposition of shares to cover withholding taxes.

Summary

  • On September 30, 2024, S. Matthew Schultz, the Executive Chairman of CleanSpark, Inc., reported transactions involving the company's stock.
  • Schultz acquired 410,493 shares of common stock through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) at a price of $0.
  • Of these RSUs, 40% (164,197 shares) vested immediately, with the remaining 246,296 vesting in equal quarterly installments over three years.
  • Schultz also disposed of 72,247 shares of common stock at $9.34 per share to cover withholding taxes related to the vesting of the RSUs.
  • Following these transactions, Schultz directly owns 2,459,020 shares of CleanSpark common stock.
  • He also indirectly owns 480,000 shares through the S M Schultz Irrevocable Trust and 40,996 shares through his spouse.
  • Additionally, Schultz directly owns 500,000 shares of Series A Preferred stock.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral. The filing reflects routine transactions related to executive compensation. The acquisition of shares through RSUs is a positive sign, but the disposal of shares for tax purposes is a neutral event.

Positives

  • The acquisition of a significant number of shares by the Executive Chairman through RSUs could be seen as a positive sign of confidence in the company's future.

Negatives

  • The disposal of shares to cover withholding taxes, while a normal occurrence, represents a slight reduction in the Executive Chairman's holdings.

Risks

  • The vesting of the RSUs is contingent upon the officer's continued service to the company, creating a potential risk if the officer were to leave before all RSUs are vested.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of corporate governance, providing transparency into the transactions of company insiders. Monitoring these filings can offer insights into management's perspective on the company's stock.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions reported in the Form 4 filing may have a minor impact on shareholders, as they provide insight into the Executive Chairman's holdings and transactions.

Key Dates

DateDescription
09/30/2024Date of the reported transactions (acquisition and disposition of shares).
09/30/2024Date of RSU grant.
02/13/2025Start date for the quarterly vesting installments of the remaining RSUs.
05/13/2025Second date for the quarterly vesting installments of the remaining RSUs.
08/13/2025Third date for the quarterly vesting installments of the remaining RSUs.
12/03/2025Fourth date for the quarterly vesting installments of the remaining RSUs.
02/13/2026Fifth date for the quarterly vesting installments of the remaining RSUs.
05/13/2026Sixth date for the quarterly vesting installments of the remaining RSUs.
08/13/2026Seventh date for the quarterly vesting installments of the remaining RSUs.
12/03/2026Eighth date for the quarterly vesting installments of the remaining RSUs.
02/12/2027Ninth date for the quarterly vesting installments of the remaining RSUs.
05/13/2027Tenth date for the quarterly vesting installments of the remaining RSUs.
08/13/2027Eleventh date for the quarterly vesting installments of the remaining RSUs.
12/03/2027Final date for the quarterly vesting installments of the remaining RSUs.
10/02/2024Date of signature on the Form 4 filing.

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