Zegarelli Christopher John 4

What Happened

• Christopher John Zegarelli, Chief Financial Officer of Silvaco Group, Inc., received a grant of 100,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) reported on March 2, 2026. The filing shows an acquisition at $0.00 (no cash paid). Each RSU is a contingent right to one share of Silvaco common stock upon vesting.

Key Details

• Transaction date: March 2, 2026; transaction type: Award/Grant (code A).
• Shares/units granted: 100,000 RSUs; reported acquisition price: $0.00.
• Vesting: RSUs granted Mar 2, 2026 with a vesting commencement date of Jan 1, 2026; 1/16 of the RSUs vest each quarter until fully vested on Jan 1, 2030 (16 quarterly tranches).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the Form 4 filing.
• Footnote: F1 confirms RSUs convert to one share each upon vesting. No 10b5‑1 plan, tax‑withholding sale, or late filing noted.

Context

• This is a compensation/retention award, not a purchase or sale, so it does not signal an immediate cash investment by the CFO. Purchases are often considered more informative of personal conviction; awards are common for executive pay and long‑term retention. The award vests over four years in quarterly installments, meaning the economic benefit is tied to continued service and future vesting dates.