SoundHound AI (SOUN) director awarded 20,694 RSUs, holdings rise to 170,614 shares
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SROKA DIANA reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
SOUNDHOUND AI, INC. director Diana Sroka reported receiving a grant of 20,694 shares of Class A common stock in the form of restricted stock units under the company’s 2022 Incentive Award Plan. Following this equity award, she holds 170,614 shares directly. The restricted stock units vest in four approximately equal quarterly installments, meaning the shares will be delivered over time as the vesting conditions are met.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
SROKA DIANA
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 20,694 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 170,614 shares (Direct, null)
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Key Figures
RSU grant size: 20,694 shares
Shares held after transaction: 170,614 shares
Grant price per share: $0.00 per share
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RSU grant size
20,694 shares
Restricted stock units awarded to director on grant date
Shares held after transaction
170,614 shares
Total Class A common stock directly held after grant
Grant price per share
$0.00 per share
Stated transaction price for RSU grant
Vesting schedule
Four quarterly installments
RSUs vest in four approximately equal quarterly installments
Key Terms
restricted stock units, 2022 Incentive Award Plan, vest, Class A Common Stock
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restricted stock units financial
"Represents a grant of restricted stock units under the SoundHound AI, Inc. 2022 Incentive Award Plan"
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.
2022 Incentive Award Plan financial
"under the SoundHound AI, Inc. 2022 Incentive Award Plan (the "Plan")"
vest financial
"These restricted stock units vest in four approximately equal quarterly installments"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
Class A Common Stock financial
"security_title": "Class A Common Stock""
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
FAQ
What insider transaction did SOUNDHOUND AI (SOUN) director Diana Sroka report?
Director Diana Sroka reported an equity grant of 20,694 restricted stock units of Class A common stock. These units were awarded at no cash cost as part of compensation under SoundHound AI’s 2022 Incentive Award Plan and will vest over time.
What type of award did SOUNDHOUND AI (SOUN) grant to Diana Sroka?
The award is a grant of restricted stock units, or RSUs, covering 20,694 shares of Class A common stock. RSUs are a form of stock-based compensation that convert into actual shares as they vest according to the plan terms.
How do the new SOUNDHOUND AI (SOUN) restricted stock units vest for Diana Sroka?
The 20,694 restricted stock units vest in four approximately equal quarterly installments. Each quarter, a portion of the RSUs will vest, and the corresponding shares of Class A common stock become deliverable to the director, assuming conditions are satisfied.
Was the SOUNDHOUND AI (SOUN) RSU grant to Diana Sroka an open-market purchase?
No, the transaction is classified as a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market purchase. The RSUs were issued at a stated price of zero per share as part of the 2022 Incentive Award Plan, reflecting compensation rather than a market trade.