Semtech (NASDAQ: SMTC) COO reports stock award vesting and tax share withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Semtech EVP and COO Asaf Silberstein reported routine equity compensation activity in the form of performance stock unit vesting and related tax withholding. On March 23, 2026, he acquired 9,755 and 13,383 shares of common stock at no cost as two separate performance awards vested based on revenue, non-GAAP operating income, relative total stockholder return, and service conditions. In connection with these vestings, 4,964 and 6,810 shares were automatically withheld at a price of $76.52 per share to cover tax liabilities, rather than being sold on the open market. Following these transactions, he directly holds 105,677 shares of Semtech common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
4 transactions reported
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
Silberstein Asaf
Role
EVP and COO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 9,755 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 4,964 | $76.52 | $380K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 13,383 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 6,810 | $76.52 | $521K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 104,068 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- The reporting person was granted performance stock units by Semtech in Semtech's fiscal year 2026 that are eligible to vest based on Semtech's attainment of pre-established revenue and non-GAAP operating income targets over a period of one, two, and three years, Semtech's relative total stockholder return over a period of three years, and the satisfaction of a service condition. The transaction represents the vesting and payment of the award with respect to the first year in the performance period. The reporting person was granted performance stock units by Semtech in Semtech's fiscal year 2025 that are eligible to vest based on Semtech's attainment of pre-established revenue and non-GAAP operating income targets over a period of one, two, and three years, Semtech's relative total stockholder return over a period of three years, and the satisfaction of a service condition. The transaction represents the vesting and payment of the award with respect to the second year in the performance period.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Semtech (SMTC) report for EVP and COO Asaf Silberstein?
Semtech reported that EVP and COO Asaf Silberstein received two stock awards that vested into common shares and had shares withheld to cover taxes. These are compensation-related entries, not open-market buying or selling.
What performance conditions apply to the Semtech (SMTC) stock units granted to Asaf Silberstein?
The performance stock units vest based on Semtech’s revenue and non-GAAP operating income targets over one to three years, relative total shareholder return over three years, and an ongoing service requirement. The reported transactions reflect vesting for specific years in those performance periods.
What do the tax withholding transactions in the Semtech (SMTC) Form 4 mean?
The tax withholding entries show Semtech retaining 4,964 and 6,810 shares at $76.52 per share to cover taxes on vested performance stock units. This is a standard mechanism to pay tax liabilities, not an open-market share sale by the executive.