John C. Malone (FWONK) writes OTC put options on 250,000 Liberty Formula One shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MALONE JOHN C reported open-market sale transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Liberty Media Corp insider John C. Malone entered into a derivative transaction involving Series A Liberty Formula One Common Stock. On March 30, 2026, he wrote over-the-counter put options with an aggregate underlying 250,000 shares at a strike price of $71.7531 per share.
Malone received an aggregate premium of approximately $1,284,000 in connection with these put options. The options are European style and may be settled physically or in cash at his option, and they expire in three approximately equal components on March 29, 2027, March 30, 2027 and March 31, 2027.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 250,000 shares ($1,284,000)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
MALONE JOHN C
Role
10% Owner
Sold
250,000 shs ($1.28M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Put Option (obligation to buy) | 250,000 | $5.136 | $1.28M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Put Option (obligation to buy) — 250,000 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Underlying shares: 250,000 shares
Strike price: $71.7531 per share
Premium received: approximately $1,284,000
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6 metrics
Underlying shares
250,000 shares
Aggregate Series A Liberty Formula One Common Stock referenced by put options
Strike price
$71.7531 per share
Strike price for the written put options
Premium received
approximately $1,284,000
Aggregate premium Malone received for entering into the put options
Transaction date
March 30, 2026
Date the over-the-counter put options were written
Option expirations
March 29–31, 2027
Three approximately equal components expiring on March 29, 30 and 31, 2027
Reported derivative position
250,000 units
Total derivative position following transaction, tied to 250,000 underlying shares
Key Terms
over-the-counter put options, strike price, European style, initial hedge position, +1 more
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over-the-counter put options financial
"Mr. Malone wrote over-the-counter put options to a financial institution counterparty"
strike price financial
"at a strike price of $71.7531, which was determined pursuant to a formula"
The strike price is the fixed price at which an option gives its holder the right to buy or sell an underlying stock. Think of it like a coupon that lets you transact at a pre-agreed price regardless of the market; for investors it determines whether an option will be profitable, influences potential gains or losses, and is a key factor in the option’s market value and risk profile.
European style financial
"The put options are European style and may be settled physically or in cash"
initial hedge position financial
"based on the weighted average prices ... at which the financial institution established its initial hedge position"
FAQ
What derivative transaction did John C. Malone report in FWONK on this Form 4?
John C. Malone reported writing over-the-counter put options on 250,000 shares of Series A Liberty Formula One Common Stock. These options create an obligation for the counterparty to sell him shares at a fixed strike price if exercised at expiration.
What strike price applies to John C. Malone’s FWONK put options?
The put options have a strike price of $71.7531 per share, determined by a formula using weighted average prices of FWONK where the financial institution set its initial hedge. This strike defines the effective share purchase level if exercised.
When do John C. Malone’s FWONK put options expire?
The put options expire in three approximately equal components on March 29, 2027, March 30, 2027 and March 31, 2027. Each date represents one portion of the overall 250,000-share exposure rolling off at the respective 2027 maturities.
How can John C. Malone’s FWONK put options be settled at expiration?
The put options are European style and may be settled either physically or in cash, at John C. Malone’s option. Physical settlement would involve share delivery, while cash settlement would use the difference between market price and strike.