Form 4: Progress Software CEO Yogesh Gupta Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Yogesh Gupta, CEO of Progress Software, reports the vesting of restricted stock units and subsequent tax withholding.

Summary

  • On February 1, 2025, Yogesh Gupta, CEO of Progress Software, reported transactions involving Progress Software Corporation common stock.
  • 78,036 performance-based restricted stock units vested based on the company meeting certain performance criteria over a three-year period ending November 30, 2024.
  • These restricted stock units were granted on January 20, 2022, under the company's 2008 Stock Option and Incentive Plan and 2022 Long Term Incentive Plan.
  • The company withheld 37,732 shares of common stock at a price of $57.23 to cover the reporting person's tax obligations.
  • Following these transactions, Gupta directly owns 197,135 shares of Progress Software common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a neutral disclosure of stock transactions related to executive compensation. It doesn't inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions, which are common for executives who receive stock-based compensation. It provides transparency into the executive's holdings and transactions in the company's stock.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The vesting of restricted stock units aligns executive compensation with company performance, potentially benefiting shareholders.
  • Tax withholding impacts the executive's personal finances.

Key Dates

DateDescription
January 20, 2022Reporting Person was granted 61,812 performance-based restricted stock units
November 30, 2024End of the three-year performance period for restricted stock units.
February 01, 2025Restricted stock units vested and shares were withheld for taxes.
February 04, 2025Date of signature for the Form 4 filing.

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