SideChannel (SDCH) director gets RSU grant and covers taxes via share withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SideChannel director Nicholas William Hnatiw reported routine equity compensation activity. On March 16, he received a grant of 10,684 restricted stock units (RSUs) valued at $2.01 per unit. According to the vesting terms, one third of this award will vest on the first business day of each subsequent March for three years.
On March 2, 10,149 RSUs vested, and 3,512 shares of common stock that would have been issued were withheld to cover tax obligations, resulting in 6,637 shares of common stock issued to him. Following these transactions, he directly holds 288,748 shares of common stock and 22,259 RSUs, indicating a continued substantial equity stake in the company.
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Insider Trade Summary
5 transactions reported
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Insider
Hnatiw Nicholas William
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit | 10,684 | $2.01 | $21K |
| Tax Withholding | Restricted Stock Unit | 10,149 | $2.20 | $22K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Stock Unit | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 22,259 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 282,111 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the total amount of securities beneficially owned by the Reporting Person following the 1 for 52 reverse stock split, effective January 22, 2026. On March 2, 2026, 10,149 RSUs vested, 3,512 shares of common stock otherwise issuable pursuant to the vesting were withheld for the payment of taxes, resulting in the issuance of 6,637 shares of common stock to the Reporting Person. The closing price of the issuer's common stock on the transaction date. Represents the total amount of securities beneficially owned by the Reporting Person following the reported transactions above. Represents a 10,684 RSU award, one third of which shall vest on the first business day of each subsequent March, for the following three years.
FAQ
What equity awards did SideChannel (SDCH) director Nicholas Hnatiw receive?
Nicholas Hnatiw received 10,684 restricted stock units (RSUs). The RSUs were granted at a reference value of $2.01 per unit, with one third scheduled to vest on the first business day of each March over the next three years, subject to continued service.
How were taxes handled on Nicholas Hnatiw’s SideChannel RSU vesting?
Taxes were covered through share withholding. When 10,149 RSUs vested on March 2, 3,512 shares of common stock were withheld to satisfy tax obligations, and 6,637 shares were issued to Hnatiw, avoiding a separate cash payment for taxes.
Was the SideChannel Form 4 transaction a market sale or purchase of SDCH stock?
The filing shows no open-market buys or sells. Activity consists of an RSU grant and share withholding for taxes. The F-coded disposition reflects shares withheld by the issuer to cover tax liabilities, not a discretionary sale into the market by the director.
What is the vesting schedule for Nicholas Hnatiw’s new SideChannel RSU grant?
The 10,684 RSU grant vests in three equal annual installments. One third will vest on the first business day of each subsequent March for the following three years, aligning Hnatiw’s compensation with SideChannel’s long-term performance and service period.
Did the SideChannel Form 4 indicate any remaining derivative positions for Nicholas Hnatiw?
The disclosure shows no remaining derivative securities such as options. The derivative section is empty, and the reported holdings consist of common stock and restricted stock units, simplifying his equity exposure to time-based awards and outright share ownership.