Axon (AXON) CRO has 5,849.7 shares withheld to cover RSU taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Axon Enterprise CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER Cameron Brooks reported a routine share withholding tied to equity compensation. On the transaction date, 5,849.7 shares of Common Stock were disposed of to cover tax obligations from the vesting of restricted stock units.
These shares were withheld rather than sold in the open market, reflecting a tax-withholding disposition under the company’s 2024 eXponential Stock Plan. After this event, Brooks directly held 51,695.69 shares of Axon common stock, as reported in the filing.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Brooks Cameron
Role
CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 5,849.7 | $423.57 | $2.48M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 51,695.69 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 5,849.7 shares
Tax withholding price: $423.57 per share
Shares held after transaction: 51,695.69 shares
3 metrics
Shares withheld for taxes
5,849.7 shares
Tax-withholding disposition for RSU vesting
Tax withholding price
$423.57 per share
Value used for 5,849.7 withheld shares
Shares held after transaction
51,695.69 shares
Direct Axon common stock holdings post-event
Key Terms
restricted stock units, tax liability, withheld, Axon Enterprise, Inc. 2024 eXponential Stock Plan, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock units financial
"arising out of the vesting of the second tranche of restricted stock units granted"
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.
tax liability financial
"securities withheld to settle the reporting person's tax liability arising out of the vesting"
withheld financial
"Securities disposed represent securities withheld to settle the reporting person's tax liability"
Axon Enterprise, Inc. 2024 eXponential Stock Plan financial
"granted pursuant to the Axon Enterprise, Inc. 2024 eXponential Stock Plan"
Compensation Committee financial
"certified by the issuer's Compensation Committee on August 28, 2025"
A compensation committee is a group within a company's leadership responsible for setting and reviewing how much top executives and employees are paid, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits. It matters to investors because fair and effective pay decisions can influence a company's performance, leadership motivation, and overall governance, helping ensure that the company’s management is aligned with shareholders’ interests.
FAQ
What did Axon (AXON) executive Cameron Brooks report in this Form 4?
Axon CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER Cameron Brooks reported a tax-withholding disposition of 5,849.7 common shares. These shares were withheld to satisfy taxes from vesting restricted stock units, not sold in an open-market transaction, and he retained 51,695.69 shares afterward.
Was Cameron Brooks’ Axon (AXON) Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?
No, the Form 4 describes a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. Shares were withheld by Axon to pay taxes triggered by vesting restricted stock units, which is a standard mechanism for handling equity-related tax liabilities.
What Axon (AXON) equity plan is linked to Cameron Brooks’ tax-withholding transaction?
The shares were withheld in connection with vesting restricted stock units granted under the Axon Enterprise, Inc. 2024 eXponential Stock Plan. The footnote notes that performance conditions for this grant were certified by the company’s Compensation Committee.