TOST.NYSEToast, INC

Form 4: Toast CFO Elena Gomez Reports Stock Transactions

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SEC Form 4 Filing


Elena Gomez, CFO of Toast, Inc., reports multiple transactions involving Class A Common Stock, including acquisitions through RSU conversions and sales to cover tax obligations.

Summary

  • Elena Gomez, the Chief Financial Officer of Toast, Inc., filed a Form 4 detailing changes in her beneficial ownership of Toast's Class A Common Stock.
  • On July 1, 2024, Gomez acquired shares through the vesting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
  • Specifically, 23,435 shares, 6,330 shares, and 6,316 shares were acquired through RSU conversions.
  • Also on July 1, 2024, Gomez sold 12,500 shares at a weighted average price of $25.429 per share.
  • On July 2, 2024, Gomez sold 18,380 shares at a price of $25.642 per share to cover tax withholding obligations related to RSU vesting.
  • Following these transactions, Gomez directly owns 182,181 shares of Class A Common Stock.
  • She also holds derivative securities in the form of Restricted Stock Units, with varying vesting schedules.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard SEC filing detailing stock transactions. It doesn't inherently convey positive or negative sentiment, but rather provides factual information about the CFO's trading activity.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of stock transactions by a company executive, which is common in publicly traded companies. It provides transparency into the executive's holdings and trading activities.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Executive stock transactions are a normal part of compensation and wealth management in publicly traded companies like Toast.
  • Similar filings are made by executives at companies like Block (SQ), Shopify (SHOP), and Global Payments (GPN).
  • The vesting schedules and trading plans are typical mechanisms used to manage equity compensation and comply with insider trading regulations.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions may have a minor impact on shareholders due to the increased trading volume.
  • Employees may be interested in the stock activity of the CFO as an indicator of company performance.
  • The transactions are unlikely to significantly impact customers, suppliers, or creditors.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2022-04-01Initial vesting date for some of the Restricted Stock Units.
2023-04-01Initial vesting date for some of the Restricted Stock Units.
2023-12-14Date the Reporting Person adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
2024-04-01Initial vesting date for some of the Restricted Stock Units.
2024-07-01Date of multiple stock transactions, including RSU conversions and sales.
2024-07-02Date of stock sales to cover tax withholding obligations.
2024-07-03Date of the Form 4 filing.

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