Form 4: Warby Parker Co-CEO David Gilboa Reports Routine Stock Transactions and Ownership Changes

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Warby Parker Co-CEO David Gilboa reported the acquisition of Class A and Class B common stock through RSU vesting and subsequent dispositions for tax withholding, alongside changes in his beneficial ownership.

Summary

  • David Abraham Gilboa, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Director of Warby Parker Inc. (WRBY), reported transactions on June 3, 2025.
  • He acquired 9,816 shares of Class A Common Stock at a price of $0 through the exercise/conversion of derivative securities (RSUs).
  • Concurrently, 5,430 shares of Class A Common Stock were disposed of at $21.48 per share to cover required tax withholding obligations related to RSU vesting.
  • Following these transactions, Mr. Gilboa directly beneficially owns 28,475 shares of Class A Common Stock.
  • He also acquired 44,640 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) representing a contingent right to receive Class B Common Stock, bringing his direct beneficial ownership of these RSUs to 566,256.
  • Additionally, 44,640 shares of Class B Common Stock were acquired at $0, and 23,637 shares of Class B Common Stock were disposed of at $21.48 to cover tax withholding.
  • His direct beneficial ownership of Class B Common Stock is now 5,417,917 shares.
  • An additional 9,816 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) representing a contingent right to receive Class A Common Stock were acquired, bringing his direct beneficial ownership of these RSUs to 104,699.
  • Mr. Gilboa also indirectly beneficially owns 1,656,770 shares of Class A Common Stock through the David A. Gilboa 2012 Family Trust.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document reports routine insider transactions related to RSU vesting and tax withholding, which is a neutral event and does not indicate a significant positive or negative shift in company fundamentals or outlook.

Positives

  • The vesting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) indicates ongoing compensation and continued equity alignment between the Co-CEO and the company's performance.
  • The acquisition of shares through RSU vesting increases the Co-CEO's direct beneficial ownership in the company, demonstrating continued commitment.

Negatives

  • A portion of the acquired shares (5,430 Class A and 23,637 Class B) were immediately disposed of to cover tax withholding obligations, which is a common practice but reduces the net increase in direct ownership from the vesting event.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

NA

Related Party Transactions

  • David A. Gilboa indirectly beneficially owns 1,656,770 shares of Class A Common Stock through the David A. Gilboa 2012 Family Trust.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Provides transparency into executive stock ownership and compensation practices, confirming the Co-CEO's continued equity stake.
  • Employees: Reflects standard executive compensation practices involving equity awards, which may be consistent with broader company compensation structures.

Key Dates

DateDescription
07/01/2021Start date for 60 monthly installments of RSU vesting (for Class B Common Stock).
01/01/2025Start date for 36 monthly installments of RSU vesting (for Class A Common Stock).
06/03/2025Date of reported stock transactions (RSU vesting, acquisitions, and dispositions).
06/05/2025Date the Form 4 was signed by the Attorney-in-Fact.
10/01/2031Automatic conversion trigger date for Class B Common Stock to Class A Common Stock.

Keywords

Warby Parker, WRBY, David Gilboa, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Stock Ownership, Restricted Stock Units, RSU, Class A Common Stock, Class B Common Stock, Executive Compensation

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