Form 4: Richardson Electronics COO Surrenders Shares for Tax Withholding

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Wendy Diddell, COO and Director of Richardson Electronics, Ltd., surrendered a total of 5,215 common shares over two days to satisfy income tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock.

Summary

  • Wendy Diddell, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL), reported two transactions involving the surrender of common stock.
  • On July 17, 2025, 2,611 shares of common stock were surrendered to the Issuer at a price of $9.78 per share.
  • On July 18, 2025, an additional 2,604 shares of common stock were surrendered to the Issuer at a price of $9.58 per share.
  • These transactions, coded 'F', represent shares surrendered to satisfy income tax withholding and remittance obligations upon the vesting of previously granted restricted shares.
  • The transactions do not represent a sale of shares by the reporting person.
  • Following these transactions, Wendy Diddell beneficially owns 110,400 shares of common stock directly.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document reports a routine insider transaction for tax withholding purposes, which is neutral in sentiment as it reflects standard compensation practices rather than a discretionary sale or purchase.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This filing is a routine compliance disclosure for insider transactions, specifically related to the vesting of equity awards and the associated tax obligations. It does not provide broader industry context or trends.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Minimal direct impact as these are routine tax-related transactions and not discretionary sales, indicating no change in management's underlying confidence or investment strategy.
  • Employees: Reflects standard equity compensation practices for executives.

Key Dates

DateDescription
07/17/2025Date of first transaction where 2,611 common shares were surrendered for tax withholding.
07/18/2025Date of second transaction where 2,604 common shares were surrendered for tax withholding.
07/21/2025Date the Form 4 filing was signed and submitted.

Keywords

Richardson Electronics, RELL, SEC Form 4, insider transaction, stock withholding, restricted shares, tax obligations, corporate governance

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