Form 4: Coastal Financial Corp CEO Eric Sprink Reports Stock Transaction

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SEC Form 4 Filing


Coastal Financial Corp CEO Eric Sprink sold 4,318 shares of common stock to cover tax obligations related to vesting restricted stock units.

Summary

  • Eric Sprink, CEO of Coastal Financial Corp, reported a transaction involving the company's common stock.
  • On January 27, 2025, Mr. Sprink disposed of 4,318 shares of common stock at a price of $84.38 per share.
  • This transaction was to cover withholding taxes due upon the partial vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) granted in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
  • Following the transaction, Mr. Sprink directly owns 232,070 shares of common stock, which includes unvested time-based RSUs and performance-based RSUs.
  • He also indirectly owns 1,200 shares held by custodians for his children.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document is a routine SEC filing related to executive compensation. It doesn't indicate any positive or negative sentiment, but is a normal part of business operations.

Industry Context

This is a routine filing related to executive compensation and is common for publicly traded companies. It reflects the vesting of equity-based compensation and the subsequent tax obligations.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • The use of restricted stock units (RSUs) as part of executive compensation is a common practice among publicly traded companies, including those in the financial sector.
  • The vesting schedules described, with installments over several years, are typical for aligning executive interests with long-term company performance.
  • The sale of shares to cover tax obligations upon vesting is also a standard practice, and the number of shares sold is proportional to the tax liability.
  • Companies like JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo also use similar equity compensation structures for their executives.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction has a minimal impact on shareholders as it is a routine sale of shares by an executive to cover tax obligations.
  • The transaction does not directly impact employees, customers, suppliers, or creditors.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/25/2021Date of one of the RSU grants that vested partially.
01/25/2022Date of one of the RSU grants that vested partially.
01/25/2023Date of one of the RSU grants that vested partially.
01/27/2025Date of the stock transaction where 4,318 shares were sold.
01/29/2025Date the SEC Form 4 was signed.
10/04/2027Vesting date for 100,000 performance-based restricted stock units.

Keywords

Coastal Financial Corp, Eric Sprink, stock transaction, restricted stock units, RSUs, insider trading, SEC Form 4, executive compensation

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