Form 4: Expedia Group Officer Reports RSU Vesting and Tax Withholding
Insider Transaction Report
Expedia Group's SVP & Chief Accounting Officer, Lance A. Soliday, reported the vesting of restricted stock units and subsequent tax-related share disposition.
Summary
- Lance A. Soliday, SVP & Chief Accounting Officer of Expedia Group, Inc., reported transactions on November 15, 2025.
- The transactions involved the vesting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and the subsequent withholding of shares for tax obligations.
- A total of 1,126 shares of common stock were acquired through the vesting of RSUs (366, 329, 252, and 179 shares from different grants).
- 277 shares of common stock were disposed of at a price of $264.66 per share to cover tax liabilities related to the RSU vesting.
- Following these transactions, Soliday beneficially owns 12,511 shares of common stock directly.
- Remaining derivative securities (RSUs) beneficially owned are 179, 1,649, 2,272, and 3,291 units, with various vesting and expiration dates.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing reports routine insider transactions related to RSU vesting and tax withholding, which are neutral events in terms of company performance or outlook.
Positives
- Vesting of restricted stock units indicates continued employee compensation and retention.
- The officer's beneficial ownership of common stock remains substantial at 12,511 shares, aligning interests with shareholders.
Negatives
- Disposition of shares for tax withholding reduces the officer's direct shareholding, though this is a standard practice for RSU vesting.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
NA
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Minimal direct impact as these are routine compensation events. The officer's continued ownership aligns interests.
- Employees: Reflects standard executive compensation practices, potentially reinforcing retention.
Next Steps
- Continued vesting of remaining Restricted Stock Units according to their respective schedules (e.g., quarterly vesting on specific dates).
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 05/15/2022 | First vesting date for 179 Restricted Stock Units. |
| 05/15/2023 | First vesting date for 329 Restricted Stock Units. |
| 05/15/2024 | First vesting date for 252 Restricted Stock Units. |
| 05/15/2025 | First vesting date for 366 Restricted Stock Units (1/12th vesting quarterly thereafter). |
| 11/15/2025 | Date of reported transactions (RSU vesting and tax withholding). |
| 02/15/2026 | Expiration date for 179 Restricted Stock Units. |
| 02/15/2027 | Expiration date for 329 Restricted Stock Units. |
| 02/15/2028 | Expiration date for 252 and 366 Restricted Stock Units. |
| 11/18/2025 | Signature date of the reporting person's attorney-in-fact. |
Keywords
Expedia Group, EXPE, Form 4, Insider Trading, Restricted Stock Units, RSU Vesting, Stock Compensation, Tax Withholding, Lance A. Soliday, Chief Accounting Officer
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