Form 4: Silvaco Group Insider Illiya I. Pesic Reports Acquisition of 4,590,059 Shares
SEC Form 4
Illiya I. Pesic, a member of a 10% owner group at Silvaco Group, Inc., reports acquiring 4,590,059 shares of common stock on July 31, 2024.
Summary
- On July 31, 2024, Illiya I. Pesic, identified as a member of a 10% owner group at Silvaco Group, Inc., acquired 4,590,059 shares of common stock.
- The acquisition price was $0 per share.
- Following the transaction, Pesic directly owns 5,763,649 shares of Silvaco Group, Inc.
- The reported transaction includes restricted stock units (RSUs) granted under the company's Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan (2014 Plan).
- Some RSUs are subject to both time-based and liquidity event vesting requirements, with the liquidity event vesting requirement being met upon the consummation of the IPO.
- The time-based vesting requirement for some RSUs will be satisfied in equal quarterly installments from July 1, 2024, to January 1, 2025 or January 1, 2026, subject to continuous service.
Sentiment
Score: 7
Explanation: The sentiment is neutral to slightly positive. The acquisition of shares by an insider is generally a positive sign, but the $0 acquisition price and the vesting schedules of the RSUs suggest this is related to compensation rather than an open market purchase. The successful IPO and subsequent vesting of RSUs are also positive.
Positives
- The acquisition increases Pesic's stake in Silvaco Group, Inc., potentially signaling confidence in the company's future.
- The vesting of RSUs upon the IPO suggests a successful liquidity event for the company.
Future Outlook
The remaining RSUs will continue to vest in equal quarterly installments, subject to the reporting person's continuous service.
Industry Context
Form 4 filings are standard practice and provide transparency into the transactions of company insiders, which can be a signal of their confidence in the company's prospects.
Stakeholder Impact
- The increased ownership by a member of a 10% owner group could be viewed positively by shareholders.
- The vesting of RSUs incentivizes the reporting person to continue providing service to the company.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2021 | Vesting start date for 15,000 RSUs granted on May 24, 2021. |
| May 24, 2021 | Date of grant for 15,000 restricted stock units (RSUs). |
| January 1, 2022 | Vesting start date for 3,750 RSUs granted on April 22, 2022. |
| April 22, 2022 | Date of grant for 3,750 restricted stock units (RSUs). |
| November 30, 2023 | Date of grant for 5,000 RSUs. |
| December 1, 2023 | Vesting start date for 5,000 RSUs granted on November 30, 2023. |
| July 1, 2024 | Start date for quarterly vesting installments for some RSUs. |
| July 31, 2024 | Date of the reported transaction where 4,590,059 shares were acquired. |
| August 1, 2024 | Date of signature for the report. |
| January 1, 2025 | End date for quarterly vesting installments for some RSUs. |
| January 1, 2026 | End date for quarterly vesting installments for some RSUs. |
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