Liberty Global (LBTYA) CFO gets share awards with tax withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Liberty Global Ltd. EVP & CFO Charles H.R. Bracken reported equity compensation awards in Class A and Class C common shares. On March 13, 2026, he received 24,570 Class A and 24,570 Class C shares at no cost, following completion of the three-year performance period under the 2023 Ventures Incentive Plan. To cover tax obligations, 11,548 Class A shares at $12.18 and 11,548 Class C shares at $11.91 were withheld, rather than sold on the market. After these transactions, he directly holds 44,637 Class A and 44,637 Class C shares and indirectly holds 110,206 Class A shares through Charlouise Ltd., which he controls.
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Insider Trade Summary
5 transactions reported
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
BRACKEN CHARLES H R
Role
EVP & CFO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Shares | 24,570 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Shares | 11,548 | $12.18 | $141K |
| Grant/Award | Class C Common Shares | 24,570 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class C Common Shares | 11,548 | $11.91 | $138K |
| holding | Class A Common Shares | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Shares — 56,185 shares (Direct);
Class C Common Shares — 56,185 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Shares — 110,206 shares (Indirect, held by Charlouise Ltd.)
Footnotes (1)
- The shares (subject to applicable tax withholding) were issued to the Reporting Person at the discretion of the Issuer's compensation committee following the completion of the three-year performance period of the Issuer's 2023 Ventures Incentive Plan, which performance period began on January 1, 2023 and ended on December 31, 2025. Shares are held by Charlouise Ltd., which is controlled by the Reporting Person.
FAQ
What did Liberty Global (LBTYA) CFO Charles Bracken report in this Form 4?
Liberty Global’s CFO reported receiving 24,570 Class A and 24,570 Class C common shares as equity awards. To satisfy tax obligations, 11,548 shares of each class were withheld, leaving him with 44,637 direct shares of both Class A and Class C common stock.
Are the Liberty Global CFO’s Form 4 transactions open-market stock purchases or sales?
The reported transactions are compensation-related, not open-market trades. The CFO received share awards at no cost and shares were withheld to cover taxes. The F-code entries reflect tax-withholding dispositions, meaning shares went back to the issuer rather than being sold in the market.