Form 4: Coursera SVP Alan B. Cardenas Reports Stock Award Vesting and Tax Withholding
SEC Form 4
Alan B. Cardenas, SVP, General Counsel of Coursera, Inc., reports the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units and subsequent tax withholding.
Summary
- On February 24, 2025, Alan B. Cardenas, SVP, General Counsel of Coursera, Inc., vested 18,431 shares of common stock earned under a performance-based restricted stock unit (PSU) award granted on March 18, 2024.
- The performance condition was achieved, and the first tranche (25%) vested immediately.
- The remaining PSUs will vest in 12 quarterly installments starting May 15, 2025, contingent upon continued service.
- 1,666 shares were withheld by Coursera to cover Cardenas' tax liability related to the vested shares at a price of $8.08.
- Following these transactions, Cardenas directly owns 197,178 shares of Coursera common stock.
Sentiment
Score: 6
Explanation: Routine disclosure of stock vesting and tax withholding; neutral impact.
Positives
- The vesting of PSUs indicates that performance goals were met, which is a positive signal.
Future Outlook
The remaining PSUs are subject to service-based vesting, occurring in 12 quarterly installments starting May 15, 2025, contingent on continued service.
Industry Context
Form 4 filings are standard practice and provide transparency into the transactions of company insiders, which can influence investor sentiment.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders may view the vesting of PSUs as a sign of management's commitment and alignment with company performance.
Next Steps
- Remaining PSUs will vest in 12 quarterly installments commencing on May 15, 2025, subject to continued service.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 18, 2024 | Date of grant for the performance-based restricted stock unit (PSU) award. |
| February 24, 2025 | Date the performance condition was achieved, resulting in 18,431 PSUs being earned and the first tranche vesting. |
| February 24, 2025 | Date of tax withholding. |
| May 15, 2025 | Commencement date for the 12 quarterly installments of vesting for the remaining PSUs. |
| February 26, 2025 | Date of Form 4 filing. |
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