Trump Media (DJT) interim CEO uses 8,878 shares to cover tax withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. interim CEO Kevin McGurn reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On May 21, 2026, 8,878 shares of common stock were disposed of at a weighted average price of $8.0016 per share solely to cover withholding payments owed by the company to tax authorities, and McGurn received no cash proceeds. The trades occurred in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $7.9350 to $8.1000 per share. After this withholding event, McGurn directly held 137,320 shares of common stock, which includes certain Restricted Stock Units that convert into one share each upon vesting under the company’s Amended and Restated 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
McGurn Kevin
Role
Interim CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share | 8,878 | $8.0016 | $71K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share — 137,320 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Reflects a transaction solely to cover withholding payments by Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. ("the Issuer") to applicable taxing authorities. No cash proceeds were received by the reporting person in connection with the disposition of securities disclosed in this row. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were disposed of in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $7.9350 to $8.1000, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares disposed of at each separate price within the range. Certain of the securities reported in Column 5 are Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"), each of which represents the contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, subject to the conditions of the applicable RSU award (including the vesting schedule set forth therein) and the Issuer's Amended and Restated 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.
Key Figures
Tax-withholding shares disposed: 8,878 shares
Weighted average price: $8.0016 per share
Price range of transactions: $7.9350–$8.1000 per share
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5 metrics
Tax-withholding shares disposed
8,878 shares
Common stock delivered for withholding on May 21, 2026
Weighted average price
$8.0016 per share
Price for tax-withholding disposition
Price range of transactions
$7.9350–$8.1000 per share
Range across multiple dispositions
Shares held after transaction
137,320 shares
Direct holdings following tax-withholding disposition
Tax-withholding transaction count
1 transaction
Summary shows one tax-withholding disposition
Key Terms
tax-withholding disposition, weighted average price, Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"), vesting schedule, +1 more
5 terms
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Reflects a transaction solely to cover withholding payments by Trump Media & Technology Group Corp."
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") financial
"Certain of the securities reported in Column 5 are Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"), each of which represents the contingent right to receive one share"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
vesting schedule financial
"subject to the conditions of the applicable RSU award (including the vesting schedule set forth therein)"
A vesting schedule is a timeline that determines when someone gains full ownership of certain benefits, such as company stock or retirement contributions. Think of it like earning the right to own a gift gradually over time, rather than receiving it all at once. It matters to investors because it affects when they can fully access or sell these benefits, influencing their financial planning and decision-making.
Equity Incentive Plan financial
"and the Issuer's Amended and Restated 2024 Equity Incentive Plan."
An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.
FAQ
What did DJT interim CEO Kevin McGurn report in this Form 4 filing?
Kevin McGurn reported a tax-withholding disposition of 8,878 DJT common shares. The shares were delivered to satisfy withholding obligations to tax authorities, and he did not receive any cash from this transaction.
What are the Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) mentioned in Kevin McGurn’s DJT filing?
The RSUs are awards that each represent a contingent right to receive one DJT common share. They vest according to the applicable RSU award’s schedule under Trump Media’s Amended and Restated 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.