Form 4: Adamas Trust CFO Nario-Eng Reports RSU Vesting & Tax Sales

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Insider Transaction Report 2 January 2026 6:19 PM

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Adamas Trust, Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer, Kristine Nario-Eng, reported the settlement of restricted stock units and subsequent share dispositions to cover tax liabilities.

Summary

Kristine Nario-Eng, Chief Financial Officer of Adamas Trust, Inc. (ADAM), reported multiple transactions on January 1, 2026.
Acquired a total of 46,197 shares of common stock through the settlement of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) granted in April 2023, April 2024, and January 2025.
Disposed of a total of 26,422 shares of common stock at a price of $7.3 per share to satisfy tax liabilities related to these RSU settlements.
Following these transactions, Nario-Eng directly beneficially owns 157,297 shares of Adamas Trust, Inc. common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The filing reflects routine compensation events for a key executive, involving the vesting of RSUs and subsequent tax-related share dispositions. While the executive's beneficial ownership increased net of tax, these are expected transactions and do not indicate new strategic developments or significant changes in company performance.

Positives

The CFO received a significant number of shares (46,197) through the vesting of previously granted Restricted Stock Units, indicating continued compensation and alignment with shareholder interests.
The vesting of RSUs demonstrates the company's commitment to its long-term incentive plans for key executives.

Negatives

A substantial portion of the vested shares (26,422 shares) were immediately sold or surrendered to cover tax obligations, reducing the net increase in direct beneficial ownership.
The disposition of shares for tax purposes occurred at a price of $7.3 per share, which is the value used for tax calculation.

Future Outlook

Industry Context

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: Minor positive impact as it shows continued executive alignment through equity compensation, though the net increase in ownership is modest due to tax sales. No direct impact on company operations or financial performance.
Employees: Reinforces the company's equity compensation structure for executives.

Next Steps

Continued vesting of remaining RSU grants on future dates as per the original grant schedules.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2023-04-25	Reporting Person granted 29,297 RSUs, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning January 1, 2024.
2024-01-01	First installment vesting date for RSUs granted on April 25, 2023.
2024-04-10	Reporting Person granted 36,928 RSUs, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning January 1, 2025.
2025-01-01	First installment vesting date for RSUs granted on April 10, 2024.
2025-01-23	Reporting Person granted 72,368 RSUs, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning January 1, 2026.
2026-01-01	Transaction date for RSU settlements and tax-related dispositions; also the first installment vesting date for RSUs granted on January 23, 2025.
2026-01-02	Signature date of the reporting person on the Form 4 filing.

Recommendation

hold

This Form 4 filing details routine insider transactions related to executive compensation (RSU vesting and tax-related sales). Such transactions are generally expected and do not typically signal new fundamental information about the company's operational performance or strategic direction. Therefore, it does not warrant a change in investment recommendation based solely on this filing.

Keywords

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