Iridium Communications Inc.·4

Jun 2, 7:55 PM ET

Kapalka Timothy 4

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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.