Workiva (WK) director Vanderploeg gifted 120,000 shares
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Martin J. Vanderploeg (director at Workiva Inc., WK) reported that they gifted 120,000 shares on Sep 15, 2026.
- Reporting person
- Vanderploeg Martin J.
Options and other derivatives
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Gift (G) | Class B Common StockOn 60,000 Class A Common Stock1, 2 | -60,000 | - | - | 1,141,832 indirect |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Gift (G) | Class B Common StockOn 60,000 Class A Common Stock1, 2 | +60,000 | - | - | 60,000 indirect |
Holdings before and after
- Class B Common Stock: 1,201,832 to 1,141,832 indirect, By living trust
- Class B Common Stock: 0 to 60,000 indirect, By family trust
Other positions listed
- Class A Common Stock: 292,275 direct
- Class A Common Stock: 437,105 indirect, By living trust
Footnotes from the filing
- 1. Each share of Class B Common Stock is convertible, at any time at the election of the holder, into one share of Class A Common Stock. In addition, each share of Class B Common Stock will convert automatically into one share of Class A Common Stock upon (i) the date specified by the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the outstanding shares of Class B Common Stock, (ii) any transfer, except for certain qualified transfers (as defined in the Issuer's Certificate of Incorporation) or (iii) upon the death of a natural person holding shares of Class B Common Stock (subject to certain exceptions as defined in the Issuer's Certificate of Incorporation).
- 2. On September 15, 2026, the reporting person contributed 60,000 shares of indirectly owned Class B Common Stock to an irrevocable trust for which the Reporting Person serves as an investment advisor, and of which the Reporting Person's immediate family member is beneficiary.
- 3. Grant of stock option pursuant to the Workiva Inc. 2014 Equity Incentive Plan.
- 4. Vests in three equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date.
Transaction codes in this filing
- Gift:
- Code G marks a bona fide gift. No money changes hands.
FAQ
What did Vanderploeg report in this WK Form 4?
Martin J. Vanderploeg (director at Workiva Inc., WK) reported that they gifted 120,000 shares on Sep 15, 2026.
What does transaction code G mean on an SEC Form 4?
Code G marks a bona fide gift. No money changes hands.
Historical context for WK
Across the 19 sessions after earlier WK headlines, the stock closed higher 11 times and lower 8 times, with a median move of 2.0% 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 | WK | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Workiva Advances Regulatory Work with AI Innovation | -1.4% | -0.5% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Workiva to Host 2026 Analyst & Investor Day | +5.6% | -0.4% |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Workiva to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences | -0.8% | +0.3% |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Workiva Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results | +0.7% | -0.2% |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Workiva Launches Specialized AI Agents and Intelligence Layer to Advance High-Stakes Reporting | +5.0% | -1.5% |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Workiva Sets Date for Second Quarter 2026 Financial Release and Conference Call | +2.8% | -0.5% |
Earlier insider filings at WK
- Sep 2, 2026SVP, Chief Accounting Officer Swain Junko covered exercise/tax liability with 2,151 shares, decreasing direct ownership by 7% to 28,830 units (SEC Form 4) (for withholding tax)
- Aug 21, 2026EVP, CLO, CAO & Corp Secretary Ziegler Brandon sold $499,199 worth of shares (6,571 units at $75.97), decreasing direct ownership by 5% to 126,216 units (SEC Form 4)
- Aug 20, 2026Director Vanderploeg Martin J. gifted 2,780 shares (SEC Form 4)
- Jun 8, 2026Director Herz Robert H sold $76,845 worth of shares (1,500 units at $51.23), decreasing direct ownership by 4% to 37,372 units (SEC Form 4)
- Jun 3, 2026Director Peek Mark S was granted 4,070 shares, increasing direct ownership by 204% to 6,070 units (SEC Form 4)
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Workiva Inc.
- Market cap
- 30-day
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Computer Software: Prepackaged Software
- Listed since
- 2014
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