Form 4: Kyndryl CHRO Tax Withholding on RSU Vesting

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Insider Transaction Report


Kyndryl's Chief Human Resources Officer, Maryjo Charbonnier, reported the withholding of shares for tax obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units.

Summary

  • Maryjo Charbonnier, Kyndryl's Chief Human Resources Officer, reported transactions related to the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs).
  • On August 1, 2025, 4,209 shares of common stock were withheld by Kyndryl at a price of $36.58 per share to cover tax obligations upon the vesting of 8,243 RSUs granted on August 1, 2022.
  • Additionally, 3,342 shares of common stock were withheld at $36.58 per share for tax obligations upon the vesting of 6,545 RSUs granted on August 1, 2023.
  • These shares were withheld by the issuer and not sold by the reporting person.
  • Following these transactions, Maryjo Charbonnier beneficially owns 152,408 shares of Kyndryl common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing is neutral as it reports a routine, non-discretionary transaction related to executive compensation (tax withholding on RSU vesting). It does not indicate any positive or negative operational or financial developments for the company.

Future Outlook

No forward-looking statements or guidance are provided in this filing, as it is a disclosure of past and scheduled executive compensation transactions.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine insider transaction disclosure and does not provide broader industry context or trends. It reflects standard executive compensation practices within publicly traded companies, specifically the tax implications of restricted stock unit vesting.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Minimal direct impact on shareholders as this is a routine, non-discretionary transaction related to executive compensation.
  • No direct impact on employees, customers, suppliers, or creditors is indicated by this filing.

Key Dates

DateDescription
August 1, 2022Grant date of 8,243 restricted stock units.
August 1, 2023Grant date of 6,545 restricted stock units.
August 1, 2025Transaction date for RSU vesting and tax withholding.
August 5, 2025Date of SEC Form 4 filing.

Recommendation

hold

This Form 4 filing details a routine, non-discretionary tax withholding event related to executive compensation. It does not provide any new information regarding the company's operational performance, financial health, or strategic direction that would warrant a change in investment recommendation. Therefore, a 'hold' recommendation is appropriate as the filing itself does not present a catalyst for significant price movement or a re-evaluation of the company's fundamentals.

Keywords

Kyndryl Holdings, KD, SEC Form 4, Insider Transaction, Restricted Stock Units, RSU Vesting, Tax Withholding, Executive Compensation, Maryjo Charbonnier

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