NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) officer vests RSUs, sells shares to cover taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
NuScale Power Corp Chief Accounting Officer David A. Tonnel reported routine equity compensation activity. On March 24, 2026, restricted stock units converted into 9,710 shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis, increasing his direct share holdings.
In a related transaction on March 25, 2026, Tonnel sold 2,290 shares at $11.845 per share to cover tax withholding obligations through a “sell to cover” arrangement tied to the RSU vesting and settlement. Following these transactions, he directly holds 7,420 shares of Class A Common Stock and 19,421 restricted stock units that continue to vest over time.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 2,290 shares ($27,125)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Tonnel David A
Role
Chief Accounting Officer
Sold
2,290 shs ($27K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 2,290 | $11.845 | $27K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 9,710 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 9,710 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 7,420 shares (Direct);
Restricted Stock Unit — 19,421 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Restricted stock units convert into Class A Common stock on a one-for-one basis. The sales reported on this Form 4 represent shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units. The sales were to satisfy tax withholding obligations to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction. On March 25, 2025, the reporting person was granted 29,131 restricted stock units, vesting in three equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.
FAQ
What insider transactions did NuScale Power (SMR) report for David A. Tonnel?
NuScale Power’s Chief Accounting Officer David A. Tonnel reported RSU vesting into 9,710 Class A shares, followed by a sale of 2,290 shares. The sale was specifically to cover tax withholding from the RSU vesting via a “sell to cover” transaction.
What do the restricted stock units in NuScale Power (SMR) represent for the officer?
The restricted stock units represent the right to receive Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis as they vest. A prior grant of 29,131 units vests in three equal installments, and 19,421 units remain outstanding after this vesting and conversion event.
Was the NuScale Power (SMR) insider sale a routine tax transaction or an open-market decision?
The filing states the sale was to cover tax withholding obligations from vesting restricted stock units. It was carried out via a “sell to cover” arrangement, indicating a routine tax-related transaction rather than a discretionary open-market sale for portfolio reasons.