Form 4: STAAR Surgical Co. Executive Nathaniel Sisitsky Reports Acquisition of Restricted Stock Units

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Nathaniel Sisitsky, Chief Legal Officer of STAAR Surgical Co., reports the acquisition of restricted stock units (RSUs) related to annual equity awards and a promotion.

Summary

  • On March 14, 2025, Nathaniel Sisitsky, Chief Legal Officer of STAAR Surgical Co., was granted 43,989 restricted stock units (RSUs) as part of an annual equity award.
  • These RSUs will vest in three equal installments: 14,663 shares on March 14, 2026, 14,663 shares on March 14, 2027, and 14,663 shares on March 14, 2028.
  • Additionally, Sisitsky received 8,798 RSUs on the same date in connection with his promotion to Chief Legal Officer.
  • These promotion-related RSUs will also vest in three equal installments: 2,932 shares on March 14, 2026, 2,933 shares on March 14, 2027, and 2,933 shares on March 14, 2028.
  • Following these transactions, Sisitsky directly owns 52,787 RSUs.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard regulatory filing regarding executive compensation, indicating a neutral sentiment.

Positives

  • The grant of RSUs to the Chief Legal Officer aligns his interests with those of the shareholders.
  • The vesting schedule encourages long-term commitment from the executive.

Future Outlook

The document does not contain any specific forward-looking statements regarding the company's future performance.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure related to executive compensation and is common in the medical device industry.

Management Changes

RolePrevious PersonNew PersonEffective DateReason
Chief Legal OfficerUnknownNathaniel Sisitsky03/14/2025Promotion

Stakeholder Impact

  • The RSU grants align management's interests with shareholders, potentially driving long-term value creation.

Key Dates

DateDescription
03/14/2025Date of RSU grant for annual equity award and promotion.
03/14/2026First vesting date for both annual and promotion-related RSUs (1/3 each).
03/14/2027Second vesting date for both annual and promotion-related RSUs (1/3 each).
03/14/2028Final vesting date for both annual and promotion-related RSUs (1/3 each).
03/18/2025Date of Form 4 filing.

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