ZipRecruiter (ZIP) general counsel Sakamoto acquired 22,750 shares
Insider transactions reported
Ryan T. Sakamoto (EVP, Chief Legal Officer at ZipRecruiter Inc., ZIP) reported that they acquired 22,750 shares, and gave up 12,207 shares at $3.61 to cover taxes or an exercise price on Jun 15, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 128,615 shares held directly.
- Reporting person
- Sakamoto Ryan T.
- Role
- EVP, Chief Legal Officer
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Class A Common Stock | +22,750 | - | - | 140,822 direct |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price (F) | Class A Common Stock1 | -12,207 | $3.61 | $44.1K | 128,615 direct |
Options and other derivatives
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Restricted Stock UnitsOn 22,750 Class A Common Stock3, 4, 5, ... | -22,750 | - | - | 99,662 direct |
Holdings before and after
- Class A Common Stock: 118,072 to 128,615 direct
- Restricted Stock Units: 15,711 to 99,662 direct
Other positions listed
- Class A Common Stock: 77,700 indirect, See footnote
Footnotes from the filing
- 1. Exempt transaction pursuant to Section 16b-3(e) - payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities incident to the receipt, exercise or vesting of a security issued in accordance with Rule 16b-3. All of the shares reported as disposed of in this Form 4 were relinquished by the Reporting Person and cancelled by the Issuer in exchange for the Issuer's agreement to pay federal and state tax withholding obligations of the Reporting Person resulting from the vesting of restricted stock units (the RSUs ). The Reporting Person did not sell or otherwise dispose of any of the shares reported on this Form 4 for any reason other than to cover required taxes.
- 2. The reported shares are held by the Sakamoto Living Trust dated 1/5/15, of which the Reporting Person is trustee and beneficiary.
- 3. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock upon settlement.
- 4. The RSUs vest and are scheduled to settle as of 1/16 of the total shares quarterly beginning on March 15, 2023 until fully vested, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer on each vesting date.
- 5. RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are canceled prior to vesting date.
- 6. The RSUs vest as to 1/16 of the total shares quarterly beginning on March 15, 2024 until fully vested, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer on each vesting date.
Transaction codes in this filing
- Exercise or conversion of a derivative:
- Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
- Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price:
- Code F marks shares handed back or withheld to pay taxes or an exercise price. No sale happens in the market.
FAQ
What did Sakamoto report in this ZIP Form 4?
Ryan T. Sakamoto (EVP, Chief Legal Officer at ZipRecruiter Inc., ZIP) reported that they acquired 22,750 shares, and gave up 12,207 shares at $3.61 to cover taxes or an exercise price on Jun 15, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 128,615 shares held directly.
How many ZIP shares does Sakamoto hold after this filing?
The filing shows 128,615 shares held directly after the reported transactions. Form 4 reports only the positions it lists, so this may not be every holding.
What does transaction code M mean on an SEC Form 4?
Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
Historical context for ZIP
Across the 14 sessions after earlier ZIP headlines, the stock closed higher 9 times and lower 4 times, with a median move of 5.0% in either direction. This shows timing only: many things move a stock in a session, and these figures do not show that any headline caused a move.
| Session | Earlier headline | ZIP | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | ZipRecruiter Expands AI-Powered Job Search with Claude Integration | +4.7% | -0.3% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | ZipRecruiter Launches New AI Feature to Automate Recruiter Outreach | +21.0% | +0.3% |
| May 26, 2026 | ZipRecruiter to Participate at Upcoming Investor Conference | +1.0% | +0.7% |
| May 8, 2026 | ZipRecruiter Announces First Quarter 2026 Results | +16.8% | +0.8% |
| Apr 16, 2026 | ZipRecruiter to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 7, 2026and 1 other headline that session | +0.0% | +0.2% |
| Mar 19, 2026 | ZipRecruiter Launches ChatGPT App for AI-Powered Job Discovery | -9.3% | -0.2% |
Earlier insider filings at ZIP
- Jun 17, 2026CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Siegel Ian H. converted options into 65,656 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 33,407 shares, increasing direct ownership by 29% to 143,401 units (SEC Form 4) (for tax liability)
- Jun 17, 2026President and interim CFO Travers David converted options into 68,720 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 37,558 shares, increasing direct ownership by 3% to 1,270,469 units (SEC Form 4) (for tax liability)
- Jun 11, 2026Director Carere Brie converted options into 32,997 shares, increasing direct ownership by 67% to 82,089 units (SEC Form 4)
- Jun 11, 2026Director Irving Blake converted options into 32,997 shares, increasing direct ownership by 77% to 75,763 units (SEC Form 4)
- Jun 11, 2026Director Saenz Jennifer converted options into 53,828 shares (SEC Form 4)
- Market cap
- 30-day
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Computer Software: Programming Data Processing
- Listed since
- 2021
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