Form 4: ZoomInfo Interim CFO Michael O'Brien Reports Stock Transactions

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SEC Form 4 Filing


Interim CFO of ZoomInfo Technologies, Michael O'Brien, reports the vesting and subsequent sale of shares to cover tax liabilities.

Summary

  • Michael O'Brien, Interim CFO of ZoomInfo Technologies Inc., filed a Form 4 detailing changes in beneficial ownership.
  • On May 1, 2025, O'Brien vested 1,542 HSKB Phantom Units, which converted into common stock.
  • Additionally, 3,469 restricted stock units vested and converted into common stock on the same date.
  • Shares were withheld to cover tax liabilities associated with the vesting of both the HSKB Phantom Units (514 shares at $8.56) and the restricted stock units (1,156 shares at $8.56).
  • Following these transactions, O'Brien directly owns 47,220 shares of ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. common stock and 9,250 HSKB Phantom Units and 34,688 Restricted Stock Units.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a routine filing related to executive compensation and stock transactions, with no inherently positive or negative implications.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure related to executive compensation and stock-based awards, common in publicly traded companies.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Stock-based compensation is a common practice among publicly traded companies, particularly in the technology sector, to incentivize and retain key employees.
  • Companies like Salesforce, HubSpot, and Oracle also utilize restricted stock units and similar equity-based compensation plans for their executives.
  • The vesting schedules and terms of these grants are generally aligned with industry standards to ensure long-term commitment and performance.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minor impact on shareholders as they involve the vesting of previously granted equity compensation.
  • Employees who hold similar equity grants may be interested in the vesting terms and tax implications.

Key Dates

DateDescription
12/01/2023Original grant date of HSKB Phantom Units.
12/29/2023Original grant date of restricted stock units.
11/01/2024Vesting start date for HSKB Phantom Units (equal quarterly installments over 24 months).
11/01/2024Vesting start date for restricted stock units (equal quarterly installments over 36 months).
05/01/2025Date of reported transactions: vesting of HSKB Phantom Units and restricted stock units, and withholding of shares for tax liabilities.
05/05/2025Date of Form 4 filing.

Keywords

Form 4, Beneficial Ownership, ZoomInfo Technologies, ZI, Michael O'Brien, Interim CFO, Stock Vesting, Restricted Stock Units, HSKB Phantom Units, Tax Withholding

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