Form 4: Veeva Systems Former CFO Brent Bowman Reports Stock Transactions

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SEC Form 4 Filing


Former Veeva Systems CFO Brent Bowman reports the vesting of restricted stock units and associated tax withholding.

Summary

  • Brent Bowman, former Chief Financial Officer of Veeva Systems Inc., reported changes in beneficial ownership of the company's Class A Common Stock.
  • On April 1, 2024, 1,296 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) vested, converting into 1,296 shares of Class A Common Stock.
  • Bowman also disposed of 463 shares to cover tax withholding obligations at a price of $230.39 per share.
  • Following these transactions, Bowman directly owns 8,824 shares of Class A Common Stock.
  • The RSUs were granted under Veeva's Amended & Restated 2013 Equity Incentive Plan and vest over one year, with 25% vesting on July 1, 2023, and 25% vesting quarterly thereafter, contingent upon continued service.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a routine regulatory filing related to executive compensation, with no inherent positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

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

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Stock-based compensation is a common practice in the technology industry, used to attract and retain talent.
  • Vesting schedules, like the one described for Bowman's RSUs, are standard in equity compensation plans.
  • Companies like Salesforce, Workday, and Oracle also utilize RSUs as part of their compensation packages.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minor impact on shareholders as they relate to executive compensation and do not represent a significant change in the company's financial position.

Key Dates

DateDescription
July 1, 2023Initial 25% vesting date for the Restricted Stock Units.
April 1, 2024Date of RSU vesting and tax withholding.
April 2, 2024Date of signature for the Form 4 filing.

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