Quentin Blackford (NASDAQ: ATEC) awarded 32,012 restricted stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Blackford Quentin S. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Alphatec Holdings director Quentin S. Blackford received a grant of 32,012 restricted stock units (RSUs) on June 10, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Alphatec common stock. The RSUs vest on the earlier of the next annual meeting of stockholders or Blackford’s death or resignation, with pro-rata vesting based on days served if vesting is triggered by death or resignation. Following this equity award, Blackford directly holds 600,381 shares of Alphatec common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Blackford Quentin S.
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 32,012 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 600,381 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
RSUs granted: 32,012 units
Post-transaction holdings: 600,381 shares
Grant price: $0.0000 per share
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5 metrics
RSUs granted
32,012 units
Restricted stock units granted on June 10, 2026
Post-transaction holdings
600,381 shares
Common stock directly held after RSU grant
Grant price
$0.0000 per share
Equity award, no purchase price paid
Vesting trigger
Earlier of next annual meeting or death/resignation
Primary vesting condition for RSUs
Pro-rata vesting formula
Days served / 365
Applies if vesting due to death or resignation
Key Terms
restricted stock units, contingent right, vest, annual meeting of stockholders, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock units financial
"issuer granted to the reporting person 32,012 restricted stock units."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
contingent right financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
vest financial
"The restricted stock units vest on the earlier of (a) the next annual meeting"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
annual meeting of stockholders financial
"vest on the earlier of (a) the next annual meeting of stockholders"
pro-rata financial
"the grant will vest pro-rata based on the number of actual days served"
Pro-rata means an amount is allocated to each party in proportion to their existing share or stake — each person receives the same percentage of the total as they already hold. For investors this matters because pro-rata rules determine how much additional stock, dividends, or voting power someone gets during new issuances or distributions, helping protect an investor’s relative ownership; think of it as slicing a cake so everyone keeps the same-sized slice relative to others.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Alphatec (ATEC) report for Quentin S. Blackford?
Alphatec reported that director Quentin S. Blackford received 32,012 restricted stock units as an equity award. Each unit represents a contingent right to one share of common stock, granted at no purchase price, with specified vesting conditions tied to service.
How many restricted stock units did Quentin S. Blackford receive from Alphatec (ATEC)?
Quentin S. Blackford received 32,012 restricted stock units from Alphatec Holdings. These units are a form of stock-based compensation, each linked to one share of common stock, subject to vesting based on continued board service or certain events.
What is the vesting schedule for Quentin S. Blackford’s Alphatec (ATEC) RSU grant?
The restricted stock units vest on the earlier of Alphatec’s next annual meeting of stockholders or Blackford’s death or resignation. If vesting occurs due to death or resignation, the award vests pro-rata based on actual days served from grant date divided by 365.
What does each restricted stock unit represent in the Alphatec (ATEC) Form 4?
Each restricted stock unit granted to Quentin S. Blackford represents a contingent right to receive one share of Alphatec common stock. Delivery of these shares depends on the vesting conditions tied to the next annual meeting or Blackford’s continued service duration.
Was Quentin S. Blackford’s Alphatec (ATEC) RSU grant an open-market purchase?
No, the transaction was reported as a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market purchase. The Form 4 shows transaction code “A” with a price of $0.0000 per share, indicating stock-based compensation rather than a cash purchase on the market.