DGII CIO Awarded Stock, Sells Portion to Cover Taxes
DIGI INTERNATIONAL INC
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Filing Summary
DGII CIO Awarded Stock, Sells Portion to Cover Taxes
Company: DIGI INTERNATIONAL INC (DGII) Form: 4 | Filed: 2025-11-05 Significance: Low
Insider: Freeland James E. Title: VP, Chief Information Officer | Relationship: Officer
Transaction: • Type: Grant (Code A) & Tax Sale (Code F) • Shares Granted: 4,006 • Shares Sold for Tax: 1,227 at $36.15 • Net Acquired: 2,779 shares • Owned After: 16,811.895
Key Insight: This is a routine executive compensation event. The grant of restricted stock units is followed by an automatic sale to cover tax liabilities, not a discretionary market sale.
Market Context: The total shares granted represent a negligible 0.01% of total shares outstanding, indicating minimal dilution for shareholders.
This is PUBLIC SEC data for educational purposes. Not investment advice.
Comprehensive Analysis
SEC Filing Analysis: DIGI INTERNATIONAL INC (DGII)
Executive Summary
- Trading Significance: Low
- Key Takeaway: The VP & Chief Information Officer received a routine stock grant as part of their compensation package, with a portion automatically withheld to cover taxes.
- Market Impact: Negligible. This is a non-discretionary transaction with minimal impact on market capitalization or share structure.
Company Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | DIGI INTERNATIONAL INC |
| Ticker Symbol | DGII |
| CIK | 0000854775 |
| Industry | Computer Communications Equipment |
Insider Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Freeland James E. |
| CIK | 0002011407 |
| Title/Position | VP, Chief Information Officer |
| Relationship | Officer |
Transaction Details
This filing reports two primary events: a stock grant and a subsequent tax withholding sale.
1. Stock Grant (Code 'A')
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Type | 4 |
| Transaction Date | 2025-11-03 |
| Transaction Code | A |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
| Shares Involved | 4,006 |
| Price Per Share | $0.00 |
| Total Value | $0 |
2. Tax Withholding Sale (Code 'F')
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Transaction Code | F |
| Shares Involved | 1,227 |
| Price Per Share | $36.15 |
| Total Value | $44,356.05 |
Net Position Change
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Shares Owned After | 16,811.895 |
| Ownership Type | Direct |
Financial Impact Assessment
Transaction Materiality
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Transaction Value (Tax Sale) | $44,356.05 |
| % of Market Cap | 0.003% |
| Shares Transacted (Grant) | 4,006 |
| % of Shares Outstanding | 0.011% |
| Post-Transaction Ownership | 16,811.895 shares (0.045% of outstanding) |
| Materiality Assessment | Low |
Impact Evaluation
- Market Cap Context: The transaction value is insignificant relative to Digi International's $1.36 billion market capitalization.
- Ownership Concentration: The insider's post-transaction holding of 0.045% is not a significant stake in the company.
- Dilution Impact: The grant of 4,006 new shares results in a negligible dilution of approximately 0.011% to existing shareholders.
- Transaction Significance: The transaction is a routine part of executive compensation. The 'F' code indicates the sale was to cover tax obligations related to the vesting of stock awards and is not a discretionary sale reflecting the insider's market sentiment.
Market Impact Analysis
Stock Impact Prediction
- Direction: Neutral
- Reasoning: These are standard, non-discretionary transactions related to compensation and do not signal a change in the insider's view of the company's future prospects.
Volume & Sentiment
- Expected Volume Impact: None. The transaction is too small to impact trading volume.
- Sentiment Indicator: Neutral. The market correctly interprets such filings as routine business and not as a trading signal.
Additional Context
Transaction Notes
- The filing includes two separate grants and their corresponding tax withholding sales, all occurring on the same day. The analysis aggregates these for clarity.
- The transaction code 'A' signifies an award, while 'F' signifies the payment of tax liability by withholding securities. This is a common and non-controversial pattern.
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