Form 4: Progress Software EVP Ainsworth Reports Stock Transactions

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SEC Form 4 Filing


John Ainsworth, EVP/GM of Application and Data Platform at Progress Software, reports transactions involving restricted stock units and common stock.

Summary

  • John Ainsworth, an EVP/GM at Progress Software Corporation, reported several transactions on October 1, 2024.
  • These transactions involved the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) and the subsequent withholding of shares to cover tax obligations.
  • Ainsworth acquired 1,124, then two tranches of 1,167 shares of common stock through the vesting of RSUs.
  • He then disposed of 499, 518, and 518 shares of common stock to satisfy tax withholding requirements at a price of $66.55 per share.
  • Following these transactions, Ainsworth directly owns 34,865 shares of Progress Software common stock and holds 5,837 restricted stock units.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral as the document simply reports stock transactions related to executive compensation. There is no indication of positive or negative performance.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure related to executive compensation and stock-based awards, common in publicly traded companies. It provides transparency into the transactions of company insiders.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minor impact on shareholders as they involve the issuance of shares related to existing compensation plans.

Key Dates

DateDescription
January 20, 2022Reporting Person was granted 6,744 restricted stock units.
October 1, 2022Restricted stock units granted on January 20, 2022 vest in six equal semiannual installments beginning this date.
January 19, 2023Reporting Person was granted 7,003 restricted stock units.
October 1, 2023Restricted stock units granted on January 19, 2023 vest in six equal semiannual installments beginning this date.
January 18, 2024Reporting Person was granted 7,004 restricted stock units.
October 1, 2024Date of the reported transactions: vesting of RSUs and withholding of shares for taxes; Restricted stock units granted on January 18, 2024 vest in six equal semiannual installments beginning this date.
October 03, 2024Date of signature for the Form 4 filing.

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