Day Steven 4
4 · ADOBE INC. · Filed Jul 17, 2026
Research Summary
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Adobe (ADBE) Interim CFO Steven Day Exercises Options, Receives Award
What Happened
Steven Day, Adobe’s Interim Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, converted/exercised derivative awards and received a grant of 22,616 shares (derivative award). On July 15, 2026 he converted multiple derivative tranches (55, 63, 153 and 419-share lots) and, as part of the vesting/settlement process, surrendered 27, 31, 75 and 207 shares respectively to cover tax withholding. Those withheld shares were valued at $224.56 each, totaling $76,350 withheld. Several zero-price "acquired" and "disposed" derivative entries reflect the conversion/settlement and withholding mechanics rather than open-market sales.
Key Details
- Transaction date: July 15, 2026 (reported on Form 4 filed July 17, 2026 — appears timely).
- Derivative conversions/exercises: lots of 55, 63, 153 and 419 shares shown as acquired at $0.00 (conversion/vesting).
- Tax withholding (F code): 27, 31, 75 and 207 shares surrendered at $224.56 = $6,063 + $6,961 + $16,842 + $46,484 = $76,350 total.
- Award/grant: 22,616 shares acquired (derivative award) at $0.00.
- Footnotes: F2 confirms shares were surrendered to pay tax liability; F1 notes 75.007 shares from Adobe’s 2020 ESPP (acquired June 30, 2026) are included; F3–F7 detail quarterly vesting schedules (6.25% quarterly from various commencement dates).
- Shares owned after transaction: the Form 4 filing shows the activity (award, conversions and withholdings) but does not disclose a single consolidated "shares owned following" total in the supplied summary.
Context
- These entries reflect a common compensation/settlement pattern (derivative/RSU vesting and share withholding to satisfy tax obligations), not an open-market buy or sale intended as a market-timing signal.
- The conversion/vesting and subsequent withholding is effectively a cashless settlement: some vested shares are retained by the company to pay required taxes.
- No 10% owner or 10b5-1 plan is indicated in the provided details; the filing appears routine and timely.
Insider Transaction Report
- Exercise/Conversion
Common Stock
[F1]2026-07-15+55→ 5,024.696 total - Tax Payment
Common Stock
[F2]2026-07-15$224.56/sh−27$6,063→ 4,997.696 total - Exercise/Conversion
Common Stock
2026-07-15+63→ 5,060.696 total - Tax Payment
Common Stock
[F2]2026-07-15$224.56/sh−31$6,961→ 5,029.696 total - Exercise/Conversion
Common Stock
2026-07-15+153→ 5,182.696 total - Tax Payment
Common Stock
[F2]2026-07-15$224.56/sh−75$16,842→ 5,107.696 total - Exercise/Conversion
Common Stock
2026-07-15+419→ 5,526.696 total - Tax Payment
Common Stock
[F2]2026-07-15$224.56/sh−207$46,484→ 5,319.696 total - Exercise/Conversion
Restricted Stock Units
[F3]2026-07-15−55→ 109 totalExercise: $0.00→ Common Stock (55 underlying) - Exercise/Conversion
Restricted Stock Units
[F4]2026-07-15−63→ 375 totalExercise: $0.00→ Common Stock (63 underlying) - Exercise/Conversion
Restricted Stock Units
[F5][F4]2026-07-15−153→ 1,522 totalExercise: $0.00→ Common Stock (153 underlying) - Exercise/Conversion
Restricted Stock Units
[F6]2026-07-15−419→ 5,862 totalExercise: $0.00→ Common Stock (419 underlying) - Award
Restricted Stock Units
[F7]2026-07-15+22,616→ 22,616 totalExercise: $0.00→ Common Stock (22,616 underlying)
Footnotes (7)
- [F1]Includes 75.007 shares acquired on June 30, 2026 pursuant to Adobe's 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended.
- [F2]Shares surrendered to pay tax liability due at vesting.
- [F3]Vests 6.25% quarterly from the vesting commencement date of January 15, 2023.
- [F4]Vests 6.25% quarterly from the vesting commencement date of January 15, 2024.
- [F5]Vests 6.25% quarterly from the vesting commencement date of January 15, 2025.
- [F6]Vests 6.25% quarterly from the vesting commencement date of January 15, 2026.
- [F7]Vests 6.25% quarterly from the vesting commencement date of July 15, 2026.