Form 4: Teladoc Health Executive Kelly Bliss Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Kelly Bliss, President, U.S. Group Health at Teladoc Health, reported the acquisition and disposal of Teladoc Health common stock and derivative securities.

Summary

  • On February 28, 2025, Kelly Bliss, President, U.S. Group Health at Teladoc Health, exercised restricted stock units and performance stock units, converting them into common stock.
  • Specifically, 1,404 restricted stock units from a 2022 grant, 3,488 restricted stock units from a 2023 grant, and 1,189 performance stock units from a 2024 grant were converted.
  • On March 3, 2025, 2,904 shares were sold at a price of $9.684 to cover tax obligations related to the vesting of these units.
  • Additionally, on March 1, 2025, Bliss was granted 109,832 restricted stock units, vesting over time.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a neutral document detailing stock transactions. It doesn't inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure related to executive compensation and stock ownership, common in publicly traded companies.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Executive compensation packages, including stock options and restricted stock units, are standard practice in publicly traded companies like Teladoc Health to incentivize performance and align executive interests with shareholder value.
  • The vesting schedules and terms of these equity grants are generally comparable to those offered by other companies in the healthcare technology sector, such as Amwell or Accolade.
  • Sales of shares to cover tax obligations upon vesting are also a common occurrence among executives receiving equity compensation.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions may have a minor impact on shareholders due to the sale of shares to cover tax obligations, but the overall impact is likely minimal.

Key Dates

DateDescription
03/01/2022Reporting person was granted 16,844 restricted stock units, vesting one-third on the first anniversary of the grant date, with the remainder vesting in eight substantially equal quarterly installments thereafter.
03/03/2023Reporting person was granted 41,853 restricted stock units, vesting one-third on March 1, 2024, with the remainder vesting in eight substantially equal quarterly installments thereafter.
03/01/2024Reporting person earned 14,263 performance stock units, vesting one-third on March 1, 2024, with the remainder vesting in eight substantially equal quarterly installments thereafter.
02/28/2025Restricted stock units and performance stock units converted to shares of TDOC common stock.
03/01/2025109,832 restricted stock units were granted, vesting over time.
03/03/20252,904 shares sold to cover tax obligations at $9.684 per share.
03/04/2025Date of Form 4 filing.

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