Affirm (AFRM) COO Michael Linford nets shares from RSU vesting and tax withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Affirm Holdings, Inc.’s Chief Operating Officer Michael Linford reported routine equity compensation activity. On February 1, 2026, 2,335 restricted stock units converted into the same number of shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.
To cover taxes on this vesting, 628 shares of Class A Common Stock were withheld at $60.30 per share. After these transactions, Linford directly held 80,269 shares of Class A Common Stock and 16,351 restricted stock units, which continue to vest in equal monthly installments beginning October 1, 2022.
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Insider Trade Summary
2,335 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Linford Michael
Role
Chief Operating Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,335 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 2,335 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 628 | $60.30 | $38K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 16,351 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 80,897 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the number of shares of the Issuer's Common Stock withheld to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax obligation in connection with the settlement of shares of Common Stock underlying the Reporting Person's restricted stock units that vested on February 1, 2026. Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock. The RSUs vest in 48 equal monthly installments beginning October 1, 2022, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service with the Issuer as of each vesting date. This grant has no expiration date.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Affirm (AFRM) COO Michael Linford report?
Michael Linford reported the vesting of 2,335 restricted stock units into Class A Common Stock. These units converted at a $0 exercise price, reflecting routine executive equity compensation rather than an open-market purchase. The transaction occurred on February 1, 2026 for Affirm Holdings, Inc.
What are the terms of Michael Linford’s Affirm (AFRM) RSU grant?
Each restricted stock unit represents a right to receive one share of Affirm Class A Common Stock. The RSUs vest in 48 equal monthly installments starting October 1, 2022, contingent on Linford’s continuous service, and the grant itself has no stated expiration date.
What does the $0 exercise price mean for Michael Linford’s Affirm (AFRM) RSUs?
A $0 exercise price means Michael Linford did not pay cash to convert his RSUs into shares. Instead, the 2,335 RSUs automatically settled into an equal number of Class A Common shares as they vested, with tax obligations satisfied through share withholding.