iHeartMedia (IHRT) CEO logs RSU conversion and tax share disposals
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
iHeartMedia, Inc. Chairman and CEO Robert W. Pittman reported equity award activity involving restricted stock units and Class A common stock. On February 25, 2026, he exercised 256,667 restricted stock units, receiving the same number of Class A shares at no cash exercise price.
To cover withholding obligations upon vesting, the filing shows tax-related dispositions of 110,008 shares and 50,004 shares at $3.17 per share, plus a 146,659-share disposition to the issuer at the same price. After these transactions, he directly held 6,182,469 Class A shares and indirectly held 21,732 shares through Pittman CC, LLC, a controlled entity for which he disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary
256,667 shares exercised/converted
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6 txns
Insider
PITTMAN ROBERT W
Role
Chairman and CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 256,667 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | 256,667 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | 110,008 | $3.17 | $349K |
| Disposition | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | 146,659 | $3.17 | $465K |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | 50,004 | $3.17 | $159K |
| holding | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 256,667 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share — 6,489,410 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share — 21,732 shares (Indirect, By Pittman CC, LLC)
Footnotes (1)
- Reflects cash-settled restricted stock units ("RSU"). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive an amount in cash equal to the fair market value of one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock on the applicable vesting date. The RSUs shall vest as to one-third of the total RSUs on each of the first three anniversaries of February 25, 2024. Includes shares of Class A Common Stock as well as RSUs subject to time vesting conditions. Transaction represents cash equivalent amounts withheld for taxes upon vesting of cash-settled restricted stock units. Transaction represents shares withheld for taxes upon vesting of restricted stock units. The reported item represents shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned by Pittman CC, LLC, a limited liability company controlled by the Reporting Person. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
FAQ
What insider transactions did IHRT Chairman and CEO Robert Pittman report on this Form 4?
Robert Pittman reported exercising 256,667 restricted stock units into an equal number of iHeartMedia Class A shares, then disposing of 110,008, 146,659, and 50,004 shares at $3.17 per share for tax withholding and a disposition to the issuer, as disclosed in the filing.
What restricted stock unit activity did IHRT’s CEO report on this Form 4?
The CEO reported the exercise of 256,667 restricted stock units, converting them into 256,667 shares of Class A common stock at a price of $0.00 per share, representing equity compensation vesting rather than a cash purchase in the market.
How were taxes handled on Robert Pittman’s IHRT restricted stock unit vesting?
Taxes on the RSU vesting were satisfied by withholding securities and cash equivalents. The filing shows 110,008 and 50,004 Class A shares disposed at $3.17 per share, and additional cash-settled amounts, all designated as payments of tax liabilities tied to vested restricted stock units.
What is Pittman CC, LLC’s role in Robert Pittman’s IHRT holdings?
Pittman CC, LLC holds 21,732 shares of iHeartMedia Class A stock indirectly attributed to Robert Pittman. He controls the LLC but disclaims beneficial ownership of those shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest, as clarified in the Form 4 footnote.