[Form 4] Udemy, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Udemy director Sohaib Abbasi received 3,566 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 09/30/2025 as reported on a Form 4. The RSUs were granted under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, vest immediately, and Abbasi elected to receive RSUs in lieu of a cash retainer. He has deferred settlement of those RSUs to the earlier of January 1, 2029 or his separation from the company. After the grant, Abbasi beneficially owns 104,487 shares. The Form 4 was executed by an attorney-in-fact, James Babikian, on 10/01/2025.
- Director alignment with shareholders via RSUs in lieu of cash retainer
- Immediate vesting increases the reporting person's beneficial ownership to 104,487 shares
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Director accepted equity in place of cash; immediate vesting with a deferred settlement election noted.
The filing shows a routine director compensation election where RSUs replace cash retainers. Immediate vesting indicates the units are not time‑locked, but settlement is deferred until a specified future date or separation, which is a common mechanism to align compensation timing with governance or personal tax planning. This disclosure is administrative rather than a material corporate event.
TL;DR: 3,566 RSUs granted, vested immediately, settlement deferred to 01/01/2029 or separation.
From a pay-structure perspective, receiving RSUs instead of cash preserves company cash and aligns the director with shareholder outcomes. Immediate vesting increases near-term ownership but the deferred settlement delays actual share delivery, affecting liquidity for the director while still creating economic exposure to Udemy equity. This is consistent with standard director compensation practices.