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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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.
How many Liberty Live shares did the Liberty Media officer dispose of?
The officer reported disposing of 17,266 shares of Series C Liberty Live common stock at a stated price of $0.0000 in connection with the redemption.
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.