Form 4: Progress Software EVP/GM Digital Experience, Loren Jarrett, Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Loren Jarrett, EVP/GM Digital Experience at Progress Software, reports the vesting of restricted stock units and subsequent withholding of shares for tax obligations.

Summary

  • On April 1, 2024, Loren Jarrett, EVP/GM Digital Experience at Progress Software, reported transactions involving common stock and restricted stock units.
  • These transactions included the vesting of restricted stock units and the subsequent withholding of shares by Progress Software to cover tax obligations.
  • Specifically, 939, 1,124, and 1,167 restricted stock units vested, converting into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
  • The company withheld 455, 544, and 565 shares of common stock at a price of $52.97 to satisfy tax withholding requirements related to the vesting of restricted stock units granted on January 19, 2021, January 20, 2022 and January 19, 2023 respectively.
  • Following these transactions, Jarrett directly owns 23,367 shares of Progress Software common stock and 4,669 restricted stock units.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard regulatory filing detailing stock transactions, and does not inherently convey positive or negative sentiment. It's a neutral disclosure of information.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions, which are common for executives who receive stock-based compensation. It provides transparency to investors regarding the trading activities of company insiders.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Stock-based compensation is a common practice in the software industry, used to align executive incentives with company performance.
  • Companies like Adobe, Salesforce, and Oracle also utilize restricted stock units as part of their compensation packages.
  • The vesting schedules and tax withholding practices described in this filing are typical for RSU grants.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minor impact on the total outstanding shares of Progress Software.
  • The filing provides transparency to shareholders regarding executive compensation and stock ownership.

Key Dates

DateDescription
January 19, 2021Reporting Person was granted 5,634 restricted stock units.
October 1, 2021Vesting start date for restricted stock units granted on January 19, 2021.
January 20, 2022Reporting Person was granted 6,744 restricted stock units.
October 1, 2022Vesting start date for restricted stock units granted on January 20, 2022.
January 19, 2023Reporting Person was granted 7,003 restricted stock units.
October 1, 2023Vesting start date for restricted stock units granted on January 19, 2023.
April 01, 2024Date of stock transactions (vesting of RSUs and withholding of shares).
April 03, 2024Date of Form 4 filing.

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