Tax withholding trims Signet (NYSE: SIG) executive share holdings
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Signet Jewelers executive Joan M. Hilson reported a tax-withholding disposition of 3,550.22 common shares at $85.28 per share. The shares were withheld to cover taxes when one-third of restricted stock units granted on April 2, 2025 and June 2, 2025 vested.
After this withholding, Hilson directly holds 258,311.15 common shares, including 77,086.22 restricted stock units that remain subject to vesting and forfeiture provisions.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Hilson Joan M
Role
* See Remarks
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Shares, par value $0.18 | 3,550.22 | $85.28 | $303K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares, par value $0.18 — 258,311.15 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Reflects the number of shares withheld for tax purposes upon vesting of 1/3 of the restricted stock units granted on April 2, 2025 and June 2, 2025. Reflects the average of the high and low sale price of the common shares on the date of vest. Includes 77,086.22 restricted stock units which are subject to certain vesting and forfeiture provisions.
Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 3,550.22 shares
Withholding price per share: $85.28 per share
Shares held after transaction: 258,311.15 shares
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Shares withheld for taxes
3,550.22 shares
Tax-withholding disposition on April 2, 2026
Withholding price per share
$85.28 per share
Average of high and low sale price on vesting date
Shares held after transaction
258,311.15 shares
Direct holdings following tax withholding
Restricted stock units outstanding
77,086.22 RSUs
Subject to vesting and forfeiture provisions
Key Terms
tax-withholding disposition, restricted stock units, vesting, forfeiture provisions
4 terms
tax-withholding disposition financial
"reported a tax-withholding disposition of 3,550.22 common shares"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
restricted stock units financial
"restricted stock units granted on April 2, 2025 and June 2, 2025"
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.
vesting financial
"upon vesting of 1/3 of the restricted stock units granted"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
forfeiture provisions financial
"restricted stock units which are subject to certain vesting and forfeiture provisions"
FAQ
What insider transaction did SIG executive Joan M. Hilson report?
Joan M. Hilson reported a tax-withholding disposition of 3,550.22 Signet Jewelers common shares at $85.28 per share. The shares were withheld to satisfy taxes due upon vesting of restricted stock units granted in 2025.
Was the Signet (SIG) Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?
No. The Form 4 describes a tax-withholding disposition coded “F,” meaning shares were withheld to pay tax liabilities on vested restricted stock units, rather than sold in the open market. This is a compensation-related, non-market transaction.
What restricted stock units are mentioned in the SIG Form 4 footnotes?
The footnotes state that one-third of restricted stock units granted on April 2, 2025 and June 2, 2025 vested, triggering tax withholding. They also note 77,086.22 restricted stock units remain outstanding, subject to specific vesting and forfeiture provisions.