Form 4: Robinhood's Chief Legal Officer Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Daniel Martin Gallagher Jr., Chief Legal Officer of Robinhood Markets, Inc., reports the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units and associated tax withholding.

Summary

  • On January 1, 2025, Daniel Martin Gallagher Jr., Chief Legal Officer of Robinhood Markets, Inc., reported transactions involving Class A Common Stock.
  • 48,225 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) vested and were converted into Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis.
  • Robinhood withheld 23,538 shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations at a price of $37.26 per share.
  • Following these transactions, Gallagher directly owns 831,642 shares of Class A Common Stock and 48,226 derivative securities.
  • The RSUs were granted on March 24, 2022, under Robinhood's 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan and vest quarterly.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a routine regulatory filing reflecting standard compensation practices; it doesn't inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure required by the SEC for corporate insiders, providing transparency into their stock transactions. It's a common practice for executives to receive stock-based compensation, and the vesting and subsequent tax withholding are standard procedures.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Form 4 filings are standard practice across publicly traded companies, including competitors like Charles Schwab (SCHW) and Interactive Brokers (IBKR).
  • The vesting schedule of RSUs (quarterly installments after an initial vesting) is a common compensation structure.
  • Tax withholding practices are consistent across companies to comply with IRS regulations.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction has a minor impact on shareholders as it reflects the standard compensation practices for company executives.
  • Employees may be interested in the vesting schedule of RSUs as it relates to their own compensation packages.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2022-03-24Reporting Person was granted 192,901 RSUs under Robinhood's 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan
2024-07-01One-fourth (1/4) of these RSUs vested
2025-01-01Date of RSU vesting and stock transactions
2025-01-03Date of Form 4 filing

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