Form 4: SoundHound AI COO Sells Shares to Cover Tax Obligations

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Michael Zagorsek, Chief Operating Officer of SoundHound AI, Inc., sold 24,105 shares of Class A Common Stock on March 19, 2024, to cover tax withholding obligations related to vesting restricted stock units.

Summary

  • On March 19, 2024, Michael Zagorsek, the Chief Operating Officer of SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN), sold 24,105 shares of Class A Common Stock.
  • The sale was executed at a price of $8.3656 per share.
  • The transaction was made to satisfy tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of restricted stock units.
  • Following the transaction, Zagorsek directly owns 776,852 shares of SoundHound AI, Inc.
  • This includes 5,462 shares acquired through the company's 2022 Employee Stock Purchase Plan in November 2023.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard Form 4 filing, indicating a routine stock sale for tax purposes. It doesn't convey any particularly positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

Executive stock sales are a common occurrence, often related to compensation and tax planning. The impact on the stock price is usually minimal unless the sale is substantial or indicative of a broader trend among company insiders.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The stock sale may have a minor impact on shareholders due to the increased supply of shares, but the effect is likely to be minimal given the relatively small volume of shares sold.

Key Dates

DateDescription
May 5, 2022Date of Limited Power of Attorney for reporting under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
August 4, 2022Date of restricted stock units grant, part of the reason for the stock sale.
September 7, 2022Date of restricted stock units grant, part of the reason for the stock sale.
August 3, 2023Date of restricted stock units grant, part of the reason for the stock sale.
November 2023Date Michael Zagorsek acquired 5,462 shares through the SoundHound AI, Inc. 2022 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
March 19, 2024Date of the stock sale transaction.
March 21, 2024Date of the Form 4 filing.

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