SES.NYSESes Ai CORP

Form 4: SES AI Corp CEO Sells Shares to Cover Tax Obligations

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SEC Form 4 Filing

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CEO of SES AI Corp, Qichao Hu, sold shares to cover withholding taxes on vesting restricted stock units, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing.

Summary

  • Qichao Hu, CEO and Chairman of SES AI Corp, executed a sale of 194,459 shares of Class A Common Stock on February 10, 2025.
  • The sale was conducted at a weighted average price of $1.1713 per share.
  • This transaction was part of an automatic sell-to-cover instruction adopted on February 9, 2024, to meet tax obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs).
  • Following the transaction, Hu directly owns 2,781,769 shares, which includes 1,930,551 shares underlying RSUs that are subject to vesting.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral as the transaction is a routine sale to cover tax obligations and doesn't indicate a change in the executive's outlook on the company.

Positives

  • The sale was pre-planned under a Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan, indicating it wasn't based on current insider information.

Industry Context

Sales to cover tax obligations are a common practice among executives receiving equity compensation. This transaction doesn't necessarily reflect a change in the executive's confidence in the company's future prospects.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The sale could have a minor, temporary impact on the stock price due to the increased selling volume.

Key Dates

DateDescription
February 9, 2024Date the Reporting Person adopted an automatic sell-to-cover instruction.
February 10, 2025Date of the transaction (stock sale).
February 11, 2025Date of the signature on the SEC Form 4 filing.

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