Kapalka Timothy 4
4 · Iridium Communications Inc. · Filed Jun 2, 2026
Research Summary
AI-generated summary of this filing
Iridium (IRDM) CAO Timothy Kapalka Receives RSUs; 692 Withheld
What Happened
- Timothy Kapalka, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Iridium Satellite LLC, received an award of 4,175 restricted stock units (RSUs) on June 1, 2026 (acquisition reported at $0.00).
- Simultaneously, 692 shares were withheld by the issuer at $51.78 per share to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligation, a disposition valued at $35,832 (reported as code F — tax withholding).
Key Details
- Transaction dates and prices:
- 2026-06-01: Grant/award of 4,175 RSUs (reporting code A) — acquisition value reported as $0.00.
- 2026-06-01: 692 shares withheld for taxes (reporting code F) at $51.78/share — $35,832 total.
- Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing excerpt.
- Footnotes:
- F1: The 692-share disposition represents shares withheld by the issuer to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations related to the RSU vesting/settlement.
- F2: Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share. 34% of these RSUs vest on June 1, 2027; the remainder vests in equal quarterly installments on Sept 1, Dec 1, Mar 1 and June 1, with all shares vesting by June 1, 2029, subject to continuous service.
- Filing timeliness: Reported on 2026-06-02 for transactions dated 2026-06-01 (appears timely).
Context
- RSUs are equity awards that convert into shares upon vesting; these were granted (not purchased) and carry no immediate cash cost to the recipient. The withholding of shares to cover taxes is a routine administrative action and does not necessarily indicate a sentiment-based sale.
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
Kapalka Timothy
CAO Iridium Satellite LLC
Transactions
- Tax Payment
Common Stock
[F1]2026-06-01$51.78/sh−692$35,832→ 45,029 total - Award
Common Stock
[F2]2026-06-01+4,175→ 49,204 total
Footnotes (2)
- [F1]The transaction reported represents the withholding of shares by the issuer to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations in connection with the non-reportable vesting and settlement of restricted stock units.
- [F2]These shares are represented by restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the issuer. Of the shares underlying this RSU award, 34% shall vest on June 1, 2027 and the remainder shall vest in equal quarterly installments thereafter on each September 1, December 1, March 1 and June 1, so that all shares of common stock shall be vested as of June 1, 2029, subject to the reporting person's continuous service with the issuer as of each such vesting date.
Signature
/s/ Peter L. Trentman, Attorney-in-Fact|2026-06-02