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Stephen Sonne serves as the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of Palladyne AI Corp. (PDYN), a company specializing in industrial robotic systems that integrate AI to enhance human performance.[[1]](https://ng.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/palladyne-ai-chief-legal-officer-sonne-sells-17k-in-stock-93CH-2224003)[[4]](https://finviz.com/quote.ashx?t=PDYN) In this role, he oversees legal matters for the Salt Lake City-based firm, which was founded in 2015.[[4]](https://finviz.com/quote.ashx?t=PDYN)
Sonne has been actively involved in equity compensation transactions, including receiving 25,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) on March 10, 2026, under the company's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, with vesting starting 25% on March 10, 2027, and the rest quarterly thereafter.[[2]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/palladyne-ai-corp-chief-legal-officer-sonne-sells-51k-in-shares-93CH-4558839)[[3]](https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/PDYN/form-4-palladyne-ai-corp-insider-trading-activity-c1cc519322be.html) He sold 6,802 shares on March 12, 2026, at $7.55 to cover tax liabilities from RSU vesting, retaining 206,206 shares post-transaction.[[2]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/palladyne-ai-corp-chief-legal-officer-sonne-sells-51k-in-shares-93CH-4558839)[[3]](https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/PDYN/form-4-palladyne-ai-corp-insider-trading-activity-c1cc519322be.html)[[5]](https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/insider-selling-palladyne-ai-nasdaqpdyn-insider-sells-5135510-in-stock-2026-03-12/) Earlier, on November 21, 2025, he sold 3,411 shares at $5.1129 for $17,440, also for taxes, leaving him with 187,008 shares.[[1]](https://ng.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/palladyne-ai-chief-legal-officer-sonne-sells-17k-in-stock-93CH-2224003)[[4]](https://finviz.com/quote.ashx?t=PDYN) These routine sell-to-cover sales reflect standard compensation practices rather than discretionary trades.[[3]](https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/PDYN/form-4-palladyne-ai-corp-insider-trading-activity-c1cc519322be.html)
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