Gray Media (GTN) CEO notes 30,741-share restricted stock grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
GRAY MEDIA, INC Chairman, President & CEO Hilton H. Howell Jr. reported an indirect acquisition of 30,741 shares of common stock coded as a grant or award. The shares are restricted stock granted to his spouse and vest in full on April 30, 2027.
Following this grant, his spouse’s indirect common stock holdings total 171,595 shares. Additional entries in the filing update reported direct and indirect ownership across a 401(k) plan, trusts for children, spouse, and Class A common stock accounts, without indicating open-market purchases or sales.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
9 transactions reported
Mixed
9 txns
Insider
HOWELL HILTON H JR
Role
Chairman, President & CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 30,741 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 171,595 shares (Indirect, Spouse);
Class A Common Stock — 4,476,979 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 81,635 shares (Indirect, Spouse);
Common Stock — 617,609 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Amounts reflect the reporting person's balance in the 401(k) Plan. Represents grant of restricted stock, which vests in full on April 30, 2027.
Key Figures
Restricted stock grant: 30,741 shares
Spouse indirect holdings after grant: 171,595 shares
Direct Common Stock holding: 617,609 shares
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7 metrics
Restricted stock grant
30,741 shares
Common Stock grant to spouse; vests April 30, 2027
Spouse indirect holdings after grant
171,595 shares
Common Stock held indirectly through spouse after award
Direct Common Stock holding
617,609 shares
Common Stock held directly by reporting person
Trust Common Stock holding
832,500 shares
Common Stock held indirectly via trust for benefit of children
Direct Class A Common holding
4,008,929 shares
Class A Common Stock held directly by reporting person
Spouse Class A Common holding
81,635 shares
Class A Common Stock held indirectly via spouse
401(k) Plan holding
18,597 shares
Common Stock balance in 401(k) Plan account
Key Terms
restricted stock, 401(k) Plan, indirect ownership, Form 4
4 terms
restricted stock financial
"Represents grant of restricted stock, which vests in full on April 30, 2027."
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
401(k) Plan financial
"Amounts reflect the reporting person's balance in the 401(k) Plan."
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
indirect ownership financial
"Indirect holdings are reported through spouse, trusts, children, and other related accounts."
Form 4 regulatory
"The insider transaction is disclosed on Form 4 for GRAY MEDIA, INC."
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What insider transaction did GRAY MEDIA, INC (GTN) report for Hilton H. Howell Jr.?
GRAY MEDIA, INC reported that Hilton H. Howell Jr. had an indirect acquisition of 30,741 shares of common stock. The Form 4 classifies this as a grant or award of restricted stock to his spouse, with no purchase price shown in the filing.
Does the Gray Media (GTN) Form 4 show any open-market buys or sells by the CEO?
The Form 4 primarily records a restricted stock grant and multiple holding entries. The coded acquisition is a grant or award, and the remaining lines update direct and indirect ownership balances rather than disclosing open-market purchases or sales.