Form 4: ZipRecruiter SVP's Stock Vesting & Tax Withholding

ZipRecruiter's SVP of Accounting & Controller, Lora Bartolome, reported the vesting of restricted stock units and subsequent share disposition for tax obligations.

Summary

• Lora Bartolome, SVP, Accounting & Controller at ZipRecruiter, Inc. (ZIP), reported transactions on December 15, 2025.
• The transactions involved the vesting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) into Class A Common Stock.
• A total of 7,125 shares of Class A Common Stock were acquired through RSU vesting (1,563 + 1,581 + 2,156 + 1,825 shares).
• 3,682 shares of Class A Common Stock were disposed of at $5.2 per share to cover federal and state tax withholding obligations related to the RSU vesting.
• My direct beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock after these transactions is 28,047 shares.
• Remaining unvested Restricted Stock Units (derivative securities) are 6,324, 17,248, and 21,900, with various vesting schedules extending to December 15, 2026, and beyond.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: Neutral to slightly positive. It's a routine insider transaction, indicating continued compensation and retention of a key executive. The disposition for taxes is standard and not a 'sale' in the traditional sense.

Positives

• Vesting of Restricted Stock Units indicates continued employee retention and alignment of interests with shareholders.
• The transactions are routine and part of an established compensation plan.

Negatives

• Disposition of shares for tax purposes reduces my direct equity stake, though this is a standard practice.

Future Outlook

The filing details future vesting schedules for various Restricted Stock Unit grants, with some tranches fully vesting by December 15, 2025, and others extending to December 15, 2026, and beyond, contingent on continued service.

Management Comments

• I did not sell or otherwise dispose of any of the shares reported on this Form 4 for any reason other than to cover required taxes.

Industry Context

This is a routine insider transaction filing (Form 4) and does not provide broader industry context or trends. It reflects standard executive compensation practices within the technology or online recruitment sector.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minor dilution from RSU vesting is offset by executive retention and alignment of interests. The tax-related disposition is a standard, non-market sale.
• Employees: Reflects standard executive compensation practices.

Next Steps

• Continued vesting of remaining Restricted Stock Units according to their respective schedules.

Key Dates

Keywords

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