[Form 4] Palladyne AI Corp. Insider Trading Activity
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Palladyne AI Corp.'s Chief Legal Officer, Stephen Sonne, reported an open-market sale of 3,471 shares of common stock at a weighted-average price of $5.5463 per share. According to the disclosure, these shares were sold under sell-to-cover arrangements to pay income tax liabilities tied to the vesting of restricted stock unit awards, and are described as non-discretionary. Following the tax-related sale, Sonne holds 202,735 shares directly, including shares represented by RSUs, after 8,995 RSUs settled and were partially reduced by the 3,471 shares sold for taxes.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 3,471 shares ($19,251)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
SONNE STEPHEN
Role
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
Sold
3,471 shs ($19K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 3,471 | $5.5463 | $19K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 202,735 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares of common stock sold to cover income tax liabilities in connection with the vesting of restricted stock unit awards pursuant to sell-to-cover arrangements implemented by the Issuer, which the Reporting Person may elect to pay in cash, and does not represent discretionary transactions by the Reporting Person. The "Amount" and "Price" reported in this Column 4 reflect the aggregate number and weighted-average price, respectively, of shares sold. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $5.295 to $5.6301, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the SEC staff, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein. Includes shares represented by RSUs, of which 8,995 settled on March 29, 2026 and were then reduced by the 3,471 shares sold for taxes as reported on this Form 4.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 3,471 shares
Weighted-average sale price: $5.5463 per share
Sale price range: $5.295–$5.6301 per share
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5 metrics
Shares sold
3,471 shares
Common Stock sold on March 30, 2026
Weighted-average sale price
$5.5463 per share
Aggregate price for 3,471 shares sold
Sale price range
$5.295–$5.6301 per share
Multiple transactions within this range
Shares owned after transaction
202,735 shares
Direct ownership following tax-related sale
RSUs settled
8,995 RSUs
Settled on March 29, 2026 before tax sale
Key Terms
restricted stock unit awards, sell-to-cover arrangements, weighted-average price, multiple transactions, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock unit awards financial
"in connection with the vesting of restricted stock unit awards pursuant to sell-to-cover arrangements"
Restricted stock unit awards are company promises to deliver a specific number of shares to employees or service providers in the future once conditions—such as staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets—are met. They matter to investors because when the promises convert into actual shares they increase the total share count and can reduce earnings per share, while also aligning recipients’ interests with stock performance much like deferred pay that turns into ownership if goals are met.
sell-to-cover arrangements financial
"sold to cover income tax liabilities in connection with the vesting of restricted stock unit awards pursuant to sell-to-cover arrangements"
weighted-average price financial
"The "Amount" and "Price" reported in this Column 4 reflect the aggregate number and weighted-average price, respectively, of shares sold."
multiple transactions financial
"These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $5.295 to $5.6301, inclusive."
beneficially owned financial
"Includes shares represented by RSUs, of which 8,995 settled on March 29, 2026 and were then reduced by the 3,471 shares sold for taxes"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.