Anthony C. J. Fernando - 04 Feb 2022 Form 4 Insider Report for ASENSUS SURGICAL, INC.

Role
President and CEO, Director
Signature
/s/Joshua Weingard, as Attorney-in-Fact for Anthony Fernando
Issuer symbol
N/A
Transactions as of
04 Feb 2022
Net transactions value
-$327,602
Form type
4
Filing time
07 Feb 2022, 16:17:57 UTC
Previous filing
07 Jul 2021
Next filing
07 Feb 2023
SEC
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Transactions Table

Type Sym Class Transaction Value $ Shares Change % * Price $ Shares After Date Ownership Footnotes
transaction ASXC Common Stock Options Exercise $0 +906,380 +278% $0.000000 1,232,619 04 Feb 2022 Direct
transaction ASXC Common Stock Tax liability $327,602 -409,502 -33% $0.8000 823,117 04 Feb 2022 Direct F1

Derivative Securities (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)

Type Sym Class Transaction Value $ Shares Change % * Price $ Shares After Date Underlying Class Amount Exercise Price Ownership Footnotes
transaction ASXC Stock Options Award $0 +578,000 $0.000000 578,000 04 Feb 2022 Common Stock 578,000 $0.8000 Direct F2
transaction ASXC Restricted Stock Units Award $0 +486,900 $0.000000 486,900 04 Feb 2022 Common Stock 486,900 $0.000000 Direct F3, F4
transaction ASXC Restricted Stock Units Award $0 +486,900 $0.000000 486,900 04 Feb 2022 Common Stock 486,900 $0.000000 Direct F5, F6
transaction ASXC Restricted Stock Units Award $0 +280,899 $0.000000 280,899 04 Feb 2022 Common Stock 280,899 $0.000000 Direct F5, F7
transaction ASXC Restricted Stock Units Options Exercise $0 -80,000 -50% $0.000000 80,000 04 Feb 2022 Common Stock 80,000 $0.000000 Direct F3, F8
transaction ASXC Restricted Stock Units Options Exercise $0 -8,975 -100% $0.000000* 0 04 Feb 2022 Common Stock 8,975 $0.000000 Direct F5, F9
transaction ASXC Restricted Stock Units Options Exercise $0 -53,333 -50% $0.000000 53,333 04 Feb 2022 Common Stock 53,333 $0.000000 Direct F5, F10
transaction ASXC Restricted Stock Units Options Exercise $0 -234,086 -33% $0.000000 468,170 04 Feb 2022 Common Stock 234,086 $0.000000 Direct F5, F11
transaction ASXC Restricted Stock Units Options Exercise $0 -234,086 -33% $0.000000 468,170 04 Feb 2022 Common Stock 234,086 $0.000000 Direct F3, F12
transaction ASXC Restricted Stock Units Options Exercise $0 -295,900 -100% $0.000000* 0 04 Feb 2022 Common Stock 295,900 $0.000000 Direct F5, F13
* An asterisk sign (*) next to the price indicates that the price is likely invalid.

Explanation of Responses:

Id Content
F1 This transaction represents the payment of a tax liability on the lapse of forfeiture restrictions on a derivative security and acquisition of the underlying shares.
F2 Vests one-third annually on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant, subject to acceleration as set forth in the Registrant's Amended and Restated Incentive Compensation Plan ("Plan") and the Reporting Person's Employment Agreement with the Registrant ("Employment Agreement").
F3 Each performance-based restricted stock unit ("PRSU") represents the right to receive one share of the Registrant's common stock.
F4 PRSU award with time-based vesting in three installments on the first three anniversaries of the date of grant, and performance-based vesting only if a designated corporate goal is achieved.
F5 Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive one share of the Registrant's common stock.
F6 Forfeiture restrictions will lapse on the RSUs in three installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant, as long as the Reporting Person remains in continuous service during the vesting period, subject to acceleration as set forth in the Plan and the Reporting Person's Employment Agreement.
F7 Represents a discretionary retention bonus. Forfeiture restrictions will lapse on the RSUs on the first anniversary of the date of grant, as long as the Reporting Person remains in continuous service during the vesting period.
F8 Lapse of forfeiture restrictions on one-third of a PRSU award granted on June 8, 2020 upon the achievement of time and performance goals. Forfeiture restrictions will lapse on the remaining PRSUs on February 4, 2023, as long as the Reporting Person provides continuous service during the vesting period, subject to acceleration as set forth in the Registrant's Plan and the Reporting Person's Employment Agreement.
F9 Lapse of forfeiture restrictions on one-third of a RSU award granted on February 6, 2019.
F10 Lapse of forfeiture restrictions on one-third of a RSU award granted on June 8, 2020. Forfeiture restrictions will lapse on the remaining RSUs on February 4, 2023, as long as the Reporting Person remains in continuous service during the vesting period, subject to acceleration as set forth in the Registrant's Plan and the Reporting Person's Employment Agreement.
F11 Lapse of forfeiture restrictions on the first one-third of an award of RSUs from this grant made on February 8, 2021. The remaining RSUs will vest in two equal installments on February 4, 2023 and 2024, as long as the Reporting Person provides continuous service to the Company during the vesting period, and subject to acceleration as set forth in the Registrant's Incentive Compensation Plan and the Reporting Person's Employment Agreement.
F12 Lapse of forfeiture restrictions on one-third of a PRSU award granted on February 8, 2021 upon the achievement of time and performance goals. Forfeiture restrictions will lapse on the remaining PRSUs in two equal installments on each of February 4, 2023 and 2024, as long as the Reporting Person provides continuous service during the vesting period, subject to acceleration as set forth in the Registrant's Plan and the Reporting Person's Employment Agreement.
F13 Lapse of forfeiture restrictions on a discretionary retention award made on February 8, 2021.