Bakkt (NYSE: BKKT) counsel sells 11,764 shares in 10b5-1 tax plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Bakkt, Inc. General Counsel and Secretary Marc D'Annunzio reported open-market sales of Class A Common Stock totaling 11,764 shares. He sold 6,422 shares on March 27, 2026 at $8.55 per share and 5,342 shares on March 30, 2026 at a weighted-average price of $7.0788 per share.
According to the filing, the transactions were made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on September 10, 2025, and the sales represent shares sold to cover tax obligations related to vesting restricted stock units. After these trades, he holds 106,069 shares directly, including 30,622 shares underlying unvested restricted and performance stock unit awards.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 11,764 shares ($92,723)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
D'Annunzio Marc
Role
General Counsel and Secretary
Sold
11,764 shs ($93K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 5,342 | $7.0788 | $38K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 6,422 | $8.55 | $55K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 106,069 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents sale to cover tax obligations associated with the vesting of restricted stock units. Includes 30,622 shares of Class A Common Stock subject to restricted stock units and performance stock units awards that remain subject to vesting. Represents a weighted-average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $6.8900 to $7.8899, inclusive. For all transactions reported in this Form 4 utilizing a weighted-average price, the reporting person will provide to the issuer, any security holder of the issuer, or the SEC staff, upon request, information regarding the number of shares sold at each price within the range. The sales were effectuated pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on 09/10/2025.
Key Figures
Shares sold March 27, 2026: 6,422 shares at $8.55/share
Shares sold March 30, 2026: 5,342 shares at $7.0788/share
Total shares sold: 11,764 shares
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6 metrics
Shares sold March 27, 2026
6,422 shares at $8.55/share
Open-market sale of Class A Common Stock
Shares sold March 30, 2026
5,342 shares at $7.0788/share
Weighted-average price across multiple trades
Total shares sold
11,764 shares
Net open-market sales across two transactions
Shares held after transactions
106,069 shares
Direct holdings following March 30, 2026 sale
Unvested RSU/PSU shares included
30,622 shares
Subject to restricted and performance stock unit vesting
Price range for weighted-average sale
$6.89–$7.8899/share
Multiple trades underlying $7.0788 weighted-average price
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, restricted stock units, performance stock units, weighted-average price
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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The sales were effectuated pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on 09/10/2025."
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
restricted stock units financial
"Represents sale to cover tax obligations associated with the vesting of 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.
performance stock units financial
"Includes 30,622 shares of Class A Common Stock subject to restricted stock units and performance stock units awards that remain subject to vesting."
Performance stock units are a type of company award that grants employees shares of stock only if certain performance goals are met. They motivate employees to work toward specific company achievements, aligning their interests with those of shareholders. For investors, they can influence a company's future stock supply and reflect management’s confidence in reaching key targets.
weighted-average price financial
"Represents a weighted-average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $6.8900 to $7.8899, inclusive."
FAQ
What insider transaction did Bakkt (BKKT) report for Marc D'Annunzio?
Marc D'Annunzio reported selling 11,764 Bakkt shares. He executed two open-market sales of Class A Common Stock on March 27 and March 30, 2026, primarily to cover tax obligations tied to vesting restricted stock units under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
What is notable about the weighted-average price in the Bakkt (BKKT) Form 4?
The March 30 sale used a weighted-average price of $7.0788. Shares were sold in multiple transactions between $6.89 and $7.8899, and the insider offers to provide detailed trade-by-trade pricing information to the company, security holders, or SEC staff upon request.