Liberty Media (FWONA) details officer share disposals and award changes
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Liberty Media Corporation reported insider equity changes tied to a corporate restructuring of its Liberty Live tracking stock. On December 15, 2025, each share of its Liberty Live common stock series was redeemed for one share of the corresponding series of Liberty Live Group common stock of Liberty Live Holdings, Inc.
Officer and CAO/PFO Brian J. Wendling reported the disposition of 17,266 shares of Series C Liberty Live common stock at a stated price of $0.0000 as part of this redemption. His derivative awards were adjusted so that existing restricted stock units and options now reference Liberty Live Group shares instead. One restricted stock unit award for 1,133 shares will vest on December 9, 2026, and a stock option for 8,422 shares vests in three substantially equal installments on December 8, 2024, 2025 and 2026. These adjustments were approved by the board under Rule 16b-3.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Restricted Stock Units - LLYVK | 1,133 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Restricted Stock Units - LLYVK | 3,046 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Stock Option (Right to Buy) - LLYVK | 8,422 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Series C Liberty Live Common Stock | 17,266 | $0.00 | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- On December 15, 2025, Liberty Media Corporation (the "Issuer") redeemed (the "Redemption") each share of its Series A Liberty Live common stock, Series B Liberty Live common stock and Series C Liberty Live common stock for one share of the corresponding series of Liberty Live Group common stock of Liberty Live Holdings, Inc. ("Liberty Live Holdings"). Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Series C Liberty Live common stock. In connection with the Redemption, all restricted stock units held by the reporting person with respect to the Issuer's Liberty Live common stock (each, a "Live RSU") were adjusted pursuant to the anti-dilution provisions of the incentive plan under which the Live RSUs were granted, such that each Live RSU was exchanged for a restricted stock unit with respect to an equivalent number of shares of the corresponding series of Liberty Live Group common stock of Liberty Live Holdings. This restricted stock unit award will vest on December 9, 2026. In connection with the Redemption, all option awards held by the reporting person with respect to the Issuer's Liberty Live common stock (each, a "Live Award") were adjusted pursuant to the anti-dilution provisions of the incentive plan under which the Live Awards were granted, such that each Live Award was exchanged for an option to purchase an equivalent number of shares of the corresponding series of Liberty Live Group common stock of Liberty Live Holdings. This option award vests in three substantially equal installments on December 8, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
FAQ
What does this Form 4 report for Liberty Media (FWONA)?
This Form 4 reports equity transactions for officer Brian J. Wendling related to a redemption in which Liberty Media’s Liberty Live tracking stock was exchanged for Liberty Live Group common stock of Liberty Live Holdings, Inc.
What happened to the Liberty Media (FWONA) restricted stock units in this filing?
Each restricted stock unit tied to Liberty Media’s Liberty Live common stock was adjusted so that it became a restricted stock unit for an equivalent number of shares of the corresponding series of Liberty Live Group common stock of Liberty Live Holdings.
When will the adjusted restricted stock units reported in this Form 4 vest?
One restricted stock unit award covering 1,133 shares of Series C Liberty Live common stock of Liberty Live Holdings is scheduled to vest on December 9, 2026.
How were the stock options affected by the Liberty Live redemption?
All option awards tied to Liberty Media’s Liberty Live common stock were adjusted so that each option became an option to purchase an equivalent number of shares of the corresponding series of Liberty Live Group common stock of Liberty Live Holdings.
What are the vesting terms of the adjusted stock option reported?
The adjusted stock option for 8,422 shares of Series C Liberty Live common stock of Liberty Live Holdings vests in three substantially equal installments on December 8, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Were these insider equity changes approved under a specific SEC rule?
Yes. The transactions and adjustments were approved by Liberty Media’s board of directors pursuant to Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.