Shameze Rampertab - Feb 4, 2022 Form 4 Insider Report for ASENSUS SURGICAL, INC. (ASXC)

Signature
/s/ Joshua Weingard, as attorney-in-fact for Shameze Rampertab
Stock symbol
ASXC
Transactions as of
Feb 4, 2022
Transactions value $
-$21,369
Form type
4
Date filed
2/7/2022, 04:20 PM
Previous filing
Jul 2, 2021
Next filing
Jul 5, 2022

Transactions Table

Type Sym Class Transaction Value $ Shares Change % * Price $ Shares After Date Ownership Footnotes
transaction ASXC Common Stock Options Exercise $0 +98.6K +814.34% $0.00 111K Feb 4, 2022 Direct
transaction ASXC Common Stock Tax liability -$21.4K -26.7K -24.13% $0.80 84K Feb 4, 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 +223K $0.00 223K Feb 4, 2022 Common Stock 223K $0.80 Direct F2
transaction ASXC Restricted Stock Units Award $0 +187K $0.00 187K Feb 4, 2022 Common Stock 187K $0.00 Direct F3, F4
transaction ASXC Restricted Stock Units Award $0 +187K $0.00 187K Feb 4, 2022 Common Stock 187K $0.00 Direct F5, F6
transaction ASXC Restricted Stock Units Award $0 +84.3K $0.00 84.3K Feb 4, 2022 Common Stock 84.3K $0.00 Direct F3, F7
transaction ASXC Restricted Stock Units Options Exercise $0 -19.7K -33.33% $0.00 39.4K Feb 4, 2022 Common Stock 19.7K $0.00 Direct F3, F8
transaction ASXC Restricted Stock Units Options Exercise $0 -19.7K -33.33% $0.00 39.4K Feb 4, 2022 Common Stock 19.7K $0.00 Direct F5, F9
transaction ASXC Restricted Stock Units Options Exercise $0 -59.2K -100% $0.00* 0 Feb 4, 2022 Common Stock 59.2K $0.00 Direct F3, F10
* 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 February 4, 2023, 2024 and 2025, 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 restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive one share of the Registrant's common stock.
F4 Forfeiture restrictions will lapse on the RSUs in three equal installments on each of February 4, 2023, 2024 and 2025, 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 Employment Agreement.
F5 Each performance-based restricted stock unit ("PRSU") represents the right to receive one share of the Registrant's common stock.
F6 PRSU award with time-based vesting in three equal installments on each of February 4, 2023, 2024 and 2025, and performance-based vesting only if designated corporate goals are met.
F7 Represents a discretionary retention bonus. Forfeiture restrictions will lapse on the RSUs on February 4, 2023, as long as the Reporting Person remains in continuous service during the vesting period.
F8 Lapse of forfeiture on one-third of an award of RSUs from this grant made on February 8, 2021. Forfeiture restrictions will lapse on the remaining RSUs in two equal installments on February 4, 2023 and 2024, 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.
F9 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.
F10 Lapse of forfeiture restrictions on a discretionary retention award made on February 8, 2021.