Form 4: DHX CFO Gregory Schippers Reports Stock Transactions
Insider Transaction Report
DHI Group CFO Gregory Schippers reported multiple stock transactions, including tax-related dispositions and a new restricted stock grant.
Summary
- Gregory Schippers, Chief Financial Officer of DHI Group, Inc. (DHX), reported several transactions involving the company's common stock.
- On January 24, 2026, 810 shares were disposed of at $1.73 to satisfy tax obligations upon the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units.
- Also on January 24, 2026, 2,028 shares were disposed of at $1.73 to satisfy tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock awards.
- On January 26, 2026, 1,929 shares were disposed of at $1.79 for tax obligations related to performance-based restricted stock units.
- Additionally on January 26, 2026, 3,244 shares were disposed of at $1.79 for tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock awards.
- A grant of 60,000 restricted shares was received on January 26, 2026, at a price of $0.
- This new restricted stock grant will vest in three equal installments: 1/3 on January 26, 2027, 1/3 on January 26, 2028, and 1/3 on January 26, 2029, contingent on continuous service.
- The filing also noted previous purchases under the DHI Group, Inc. Employee Stock Repurchase Plan (ESPP), including 4,296 shares on June 30, 2025, and 4,857 shares on December 31, 2025.
- ESPP purchases were made at 85% of the closing price of the Issuer's common stock on January 2, 2025, and December 31, 2025.
- Following these reported transactions, Gregory Schippers beneficially owns 255,484 shares of DHI Group, Inc. common stock.
Sentiment
Score: 6
Explanation: The sentiment is slightly positive due to the significant grant of restricted stock, which aligns management's long-term interests with shareholders, and prior ESPP purchases. The dispositions were for tax purposes, which are routine and not inherently negative.
Positives
- The grant of 60,000 restricted shares at $0 aligns the Chief Financial Officer's long-term interests with shareholder value and indicates continued commitment to the company.
- Previous purchases of 4,296 shares on June 30, 2025, and 4,857 shares on December 31, 2025, under the Employee Stock Repurchase Plan (ESPP) demonstrate management's confidence in the company's prospects.
Negatives
- Dispositions of 810 shares at $1.73, 2,028 shares at $1.73, 1,929 shares at $1.79, and 3,244 shares at $1.79 were made to satisfy tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units and awards, which, while routine, reduces direct share ownership.
Future Outlook
The newly granted 60,000 restricted shares are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments on January 26, 2027, January 26, 2028, and January 26, 2029, contingent upon the reporting person's continuous service with the issuer.
Industry Context
This Form 4 filing details routine insider transactions for DHI Group, Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer. Such filings are standard disclosures for publicly traded companies and provide transparency regarding executive stock ownership changes, which can sometimes signal management's confidence or concerns about the company's future.
Related Party Transactions
- Purchases under the DHI Group, Inc. Employee Stock Repurchase Plan (ESPP) involve an employee (reporting person) and the issuer.
- Withholding of shares by the Issuer to satisfy tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units and awards.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency on executive stock ownership and compensation structure, potentially signaling management's long-term commitment.
- Employees: The Employee Stock Repurchase Plan and restricted stock grants are part of employee compensation and retention strategies.
Next Steps
- Vesting of 1/3 of the 60,000 restricted shares on January 26, 2027.
- Vesting of 1/3 of the 60,000 restricted shares on January 26, 2028.
- Vesting of 1/3 of the 60,000 restricted shares on January 26, 2029.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 01/02/2025 | Reference date for calculating the purchase price of shares acquired under the Employee Stock Repurchase Plan. |
| 06/30/2025 | 4,296 shares purchased under the DHI Group, Inc. Employee Stock Repurchase Plan. |
| 12/31/2025 | 4,857 shares purchased under the DHI Group, Inc. Employee Stock Repurchase Plan; Reference date for calculating the purchase price of shares acquired under the Employee Stock Repurchase Plan. |
| 01/24/2026 | Disposition of 810 shares at $1.73 to satisfy tax obligations from performance-based restricted stock units; Disposition of 2,028 shares at $1.73 to satisfy tax obligations from restricted stock awards. |
| 01/26/2026 | Disposition of 1,929 shares at $1.79 to satisfy tax obligations from performance-based restricted stock units; Disposition of 3,244 shares at $1.79 to satisfy tax obligations from restricted stock awards; Grant of 60,000 restricted shares. |
| 01/27/2026 | Signature date of the reporting person. |
| 01/26/2027 | First vesting date for 1/3 of the 60,000 restricted shares. |
| 01/26/2028 | Second vesting date for 1/3 of the 60,000 restricted shares. |
| 01/26/2029 | Third vesting date for 1/3 of the 60,000 restricted shares. |
Keywords
DHI Group, DHX, Form 4, insider trading, Gregory Schippers, Chief Financial Officer, restricted stock units, restricted stock awards, employee stock repurchase plan, beneficial ownership
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