Blaize (BZAI) GC Kimberly Evans Peterson Converts RSUs, Sells for Taxes

What Happened

Kimberly Evans Peterson, General Counsel of Blaize Holdings, converted 18,750 restricted stock units (RSUs) into common shares on September 1, 2026. Of those shares, 6,728 were disposed/withheld at $0.49 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations totaling $3,297. After the withholding, she net received 12,022 shares (18,750 − 6,728).

Key Details

• Transaction date: September 1, 2026.
• Conversions: 18,750 RSUs converted to common stock (listed as derivative exercise/conversion, code M) at $0.00 per share (no cash exercise price).
• Tax withholding/sale: 6,728 shares disposed (code F) at $0.49 per share for $3,297 in taxes.
• Net shares received: 12,022.
• Footnotes: F1–F3 confirm these were RSUs that vested on Sept 1, 2026; each RSU equals one share; vesting began 25% on June 1, 2026 and continued quarterly.
• Shares owned after the transaction: Not reported in this Form 4.

Context

This appears to be a routine conversion and tax-withholding event tied to RSU vesting (not a market-timed buy or sell for investment reasons). The withheld/disposed shares to cover taxes are common in RSU settlements and do not by themselves indicate a view on the company’s stock. The filing was submitted with a report date of 2026-09-01 and shows no indication of lateness.