Form 4: Robinhood CFO Jason Warnick Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Jason Warnick, CFO of Robinhood Markets, Inc., reports the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units (RSUs) and shares withheld for tax obligations.

Summary

  • On September 1, 2024, Jason Warnick, the CFO of Robinhood Markets, Inc., reported transactions involving Class A Common Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
  • A total of 123,831 shares were acquired through the vesting of RSUs.
  • 49,919 shares were withheld by Robinhood to cover tax obligations related to the RSU vesting at a price of $20.12 per share.
  • The transactions resulted in a decrease in the number of RSUs held and an increase in the number of Class A Common Stock shares directly owned by Warnick.
  • Warnick still holds 1,151,074 shares of Class A Common Stock and a total of 1,016,816 RSUs after the reported transactions.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard regulatory filing detailing stock transactions, with neutral sentiment.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of corporate governance, providing transparency into the transactions of company insiders.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Tracking insider transactions is a common practice in financial analysis to gauge management's sentiment and confidence in the company's prospects.
  • Comparing the vesting schedules and equity grants to those of peer companies like Coinbase or Block can provide insights into Robinhood's compensation practices.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minor impact on shareholders, reflecting routine compensation practices.
  • Employees holding RSUs are affected by the vesting schedule and associated tax implications.

Key Dates

DateDescription
March 24, 2022Reporting Person was granted 385,802 RSUs under Robinhood's 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan
June 1, 2022One-sixteenth (1/16) of the 385,802 RSUs vested
March 22, 2023Reporting Person was granted 783,875 RSUs under the 2021 Plan.
March 22, 2023Reporting Person was granted 223,965 RSUs under the 2021 Plan.
June 1, 2023One-sixteenth (1/16) of the 783,875 RSUs vested.
June 1, 2023One-eighth (1/8) of the 223,965 RSUs vested.
March 20, 2024Reporting Person was granted 363,686 RSUs under the 2021 Plan.
June 1, 2024One-sixteenth (1/16) of the 363,686 RSUs vested.
September 1, 2024Date of earliest transaction: vesting and settlement of RSUs, and tax withholding.
September 4, 2024Date of signature on the Form 4 filing.

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