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Get filing alertsPaymentus grants CEO 480,000 RSUs vesting over five years
Filed April 8, 2026 · Period ending April 7, 2026 · ~1 min read
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CEO Dushyant Sharma received 480,000 restricted stock units on April 7, 2026, vesting after one year and then 5% quarterly through May 2031, contingent on continued service.
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Summary
Paymentus granted CEO Dushyant Sharma 480,000 restricted stock units on April 7, 2026, following a Compensation Committee review of peer company CEO equity practices with independent consultant Compensia. The award vests in a five-year schedule: on the first anniversary (April 7, 2027), then 5% quarterly through May 15, 2031, subject to continued employment. The structure mirrors grants to other executive officers.
For retail holders, this is a standard retention mechanism aligning the CEO's interests with long-term share price performance. The five-year vesting horizon ties Sharma to the company through 2031, and the quarterly cadence after the first year reduces the risk of a sudden departure after an initial cliff. The grant size and structure appear consistent with market practice for peer companies, as vetted by an independent advisor.
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