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Lionsgate CFO reports RSU vesting and tax withholdings

Lionsgate Studios Corp. Chief Financial Officer James W. Barge reported equity compensation activity and related tax withholding in company stock.

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Lionsgate Studios Corp. Chief Financial Officer James W. Barge reported equity compensation activity and related tax withholding in company stock. On July 1 and July 3, 2026, he received several grants and vesting-related issuances of common shares tied to restricted share units (RSUs) under his employment agreement and the 2025 Performance Incentive Plan.

To cover tax obligations on these vestings, the company withheld a total of 225,252 common shares at prices around $14.66–$15.31 per share, classified as tax-withholding dispositions rather than open-market sales. After these transactions, he continues to hold more than 1.8 million common shares directly.

Insider BARGE JAMES W
Role Chief Financial Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Shares 32,560 $14.66 $477K
Grant/Award Common Shares 63,993 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Shares 32,560 $14.66 $477K
Grant/Award Common Shares 237,026 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Shares 33,542 $15.31 $514K
Grant/Award Common Shares 65,924 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Shares 33,542 $15.03 $504K
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Shares 46,524 $15.31 $712K
Grant/Award Common Shares 91,438 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Shares 46,524 $15.03 $699K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 1,925,067 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (12)
  1. F1. Represents an annual equity award at 95% of target, granted pursuant to the terms of an employment agreement with the reporting person.
  2. F2. Amount includes the following restricted share units ("RSUs") granted by the Issuer, payable upon vesting in an equal number of common shares of the Issuer: (i) 63,993 scheduled to vest on July 3, 2026; (ii) 131,848 RSUs scheduled to vest in two equal annual installments on July 1, 2026 and 2027; (iii) 274,312 RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments on July 1, 2026, 2027 and 2028; and (iv) 237,026 RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments on July 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
  3. F3. Represents common shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of 65,924 RSUs. The grant of the units was previously reported and, pursuant to the Lionsgate Studios Corp. 2025 Performance Incentive Plan and the Issuer's policies, 33,542 common shares were automatically canceled to cover certain of the reporting person's tax obligations.
  4. F4. Amount includes the following RSUs granted by the Issuer, payable upon vesting in an equal number of common shares of the Issuer: (i) 63,993 scheduled to vest on July 3, 2026; (ii) 65,924 RSUs scheduled to vest on July 1, 2027; (iii) 274,312 RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments on July 1, 2026, 2027 and 2028; and (iv) 237,026 RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments on July 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
  5. F5. Represents common shares issued upon the vesting of performance RSUs granted pursuant to the terms of an employment agreement.
  6. F6. Represents common shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of 65,924 performance RSUs. The grant of the units is reported herein and, pursuant to the Lionsgate Studios Corp. 2025 Performance Incentive Plan and the Issuer's policies, 33,542 common shares were automatically canceled to cover certain of the reporting person's tax obligations.
  7. F7. Represents common shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of 91,438 RSUs. The grant of the units was previously reported and, pursuant to the Lionsgate Studios Corp. 2025 Performance Incentive Plan and the Issuer's policies, 46,524 common shares were automatically canceled to cover certain of the reporting person's tax obligations.
  8. F8. Amount includes the following RSUs granted by the Issuer, payable upon vesting in an equal number of common shares of the Issuer: (i) 63,994 scheduled to vest on July 3, 2026; (ii) 65,924 RSUs scheduled to vest on July 1, 2027; (iii) 182,874 RSUs scheduled to vest in two equal annual installments on July 1, 2027 and 2028; and (iv) 237.026 RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments on July 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
  9. F9. Represents common shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of 91,438 performance RSUs. The grant of the units is reported herein and, pursuant to the Lionsgate Studios Corp. 2025 Performance Incentive Plan and the Issuer's policies, 46,524 common shares were automatically canceled to cover certain of the reporting person's tax obligations.
  10. F10. Represents common shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of 63,993 RSUs. The grant of the units was previously reported and, pursuant to the Lionsgate Studios Corp. 2025 Performance Incentive Plan and the Issuer's policies, 32,560 common shares were automatically canceled to cover certain of the reporting person's tax obligations.
  11. F11. Amount includes the following RSUs granted by the Issuer, payable upon vesting in an equal number of common shares of the Issuer: (i) 65,924 RSUs scheduled to vest on July 1, 2027; (ii) 182,874 RSUs scheduled to vest in two equal annual installments on July 1, 2027 and 2028; and (iii) 237,026 RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments on July 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
  12. F12. Represents common shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of 63,993 performance RSUs. The grant of the units is reported herein and, pursuant to the Lionsgate Studios Corp. 2025 Performance Incentive Plan and the Issuer's policies, 32,560 common shares were automatically canceled to cover certain of the reporting person's tax obligations.
Tax withholding shares 225,252 shares Common shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations on RSU vesting
Withholding price range $14.66–$15.31 per share Per-share values used for tax-withholding dispositions (code F)
Single RSU grant 237,026 RSUs RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments from July 1, 2027 to 2029
Multi-year RSU award 274,312 RSUs RSUs vesting in three equal annual installments on July 1, 2026, 2027 and 2028
Near-term RSU vesting 63,993 RSUs RSUs scheduled to vest on July 3, 2026
CFO post-transaction holdings More than 1.8M shares Direct common share position after reported grants and tax withholdings
restricted share units ("RSUs") financial
"Amount includes the following restricted share units ("RSUs") granted by the Issuer, payable upon vesting in an equal number of common shares"
tax withholding obligations financial
"Represents common shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of 65,924 RSUs."
performance RSUs financial
"Represents common shares issued upon the vesting of performance RSUs granted pursuant to the terms of an employment agreement."
Performance RSUs are promises to deliver company shares to executives or employees only if the business meets preset goals such as revenue, profit, stock price, or operational targets. They matter to investors because they align management pay with measurable company results and can affect the number of shares outstanding and future earnings per share once the shares are issued. Think of them as a bonus paid in stock that only arrives if the team hits the agreed milestones.
2025 Performance Incentive Plan financial
"pursuant to the Lionsgate Studios Corp. 2025 Performance Incentive Plan and the Issuer's policies, 33,542 common shares were automatically canceled"

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What did Lionsgate Studios (LION) CFO James W. Barge report in this Form 4?
James W. Barge reported multiple equity compensation transactions in Lionsgate Studios common shares, including grants and vesting of restricted share units. The filing also shows shares withheld by the company to satisfy tax obligations, all classified as compensation-related rather than open-market trades.

Were any open-market purchases or sales reported by LION’s CFO in this Form 4?
No open-market purchases or sales were reported. All dispositions use code F, indicating common shares withheld by Lionsgate Studios to pay tax liabilities on RSU vesting, not discretionary market sales. Acquisitions use code A, reflecting grant or award activity as part of compensation.

How many Lionsgate Studios (LION) shares were withheld for taxes in these transactions?
A total of 225,252 common shares were withheld to cover tax obligations on RSU and performance RSU vesting. These code F transactions reflect automatic cancellations or withholdings under the Lionsgate Studios Corp. 2025 Performance Incentive Plan and company policies.

What types of equity awards does the LION Form 4 highlight for the CFO?
The Form 4 highlights restricted share units and performance RSUs granted under an employment agreement and the 2025 Performance Incentive Plan. These RSUs convert into an equal number of Lionsgate common shares as they vest on scheduled dates between 2026 and 2029.

How large is the CFO’s remaining Lionsgate Studios (LION) share position after these Form 4 transactions?
Following the reported grants, vesting, and tax withholdings, James W. Barge continues to hold more than 1.8 million Lionsgate Studios common shares directly. This indicates the transactions are small relative to his overall ownership stake visible in this filing.

Over what period are the Lionsgate (LION) RSUs in this Form 4 scheduled to vest?
The RSUs referenced in the footnotes are scheduled to vest on specific dates from July 3, 2026 through July 1, 2029. They include annual and multi-year installment vesting schedules tied to the Lionsgate Studios Corp. 2025 Performance Incentive Plan.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
BARGE JAMES W
(Last)(First)(Middle)
LIONSGATE STUDIOS CORP.
2700 COLORADO AVE.
(Street)
SANTA MONICA CALIFORNIA 90404
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Lionsgate Studios Corp. [ LION ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Financial Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Shares07/01/2026A237,026(1)A$01,928,964(2)D
Common Shares07/01/2026F33,542(3)D$15.311,895,422(4)D
Common Shares07/01/2026A65,924(5)A$01,961,346(4)D
Common Shares07/01/2026F33,542(6)D$15.031,927,804(4)D
Common Shares07/01/2026F46,524(7)D$15.311,881,280(8)D
Common Shares07/01/2026A91,438(5)A$01,972,718(8)D
Common Shares07/01/2026F46,524(9)D$15.031,926,194(8)D
Common Shares07/03/2026F32,560(10)D$14.661,893,634(11)D
Common Shares07/03/2026A63,993(5)A$01,957,627(11)D
Common Shares07/03/2026F32,560(12)D$14.661,925,067(11)D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents an annual equity award at 95% of target, granted pursuant to the terms of an employment agreement with the reporting person.
2. Amount includes the following restricted share units ("RSUs") granted by the Issuer, payable upon vesting in an equal number of common shares of the Issuer: (i) 63,993 scheduled to vest on July 3, 2026; (ii) 131,848 RSUs scheduled to vest in two equal annual installments on July 1, 2026 and 2027; (iii) 274,312 RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments on July 1, 2026, 2027 and 2028; and (iv) 237,026 RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments on July 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
3. Represents common shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of 65,924 RSUs. The grant of the units was previously reported and, pursuant to the Lionsgate Studios Corp. 2025 Performance Incentive Plan and the Issuer's policies, 33,542 common shares were automatically canceled to cover certain of the reporting person's tax obligations.
4. Amount includes the following RSUs granted by the Issuer, payable upon vesting in an equal number of common shares of the Issuer: (i) 63,993 scheduled to vest on July 3, 2026; (ii) 65,924 RSUs scheduled to vest on July 1, 2027; (iii) 274,312 RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments on July 1, 2026, 2027 and 2028; and (iv) 237,026 RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments on July 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
5. Represents common shares issued upon the vesting of performance RSUs granted pursuant to the terms of an employment agreement.
6. Represents common shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of 65,924 performance RSUs. The grant of the units is reported herein and, pursuant to the Lionsgate Studios Corp. 2025 Performance Incentive Plan and the Issuer's policies, 33,542 common shares were automatically canceled to cover certain of the reporting person's tax obligations.
7. Represents common shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of 91,438 RSUs. The grant of the units was previously reported and, pursuant to the Lionsgate Studios Corp. 2025 Performance Incentive Plan and the Issuer's policies, 46,524 common shares were automatically canceled to cover certain of the reporting person's tax obligations.
8. Amount includes the following RSUs granted by the Issuer, payable upon vesting in an equal number of common shares of the Issuer: (i) 63,994 scheduled to vest on July 3, 2026; (ii) 65,924 RSUs scheduled to vest on July 1, 2027; (iii) 182,874 RSUs scheduled to vest in two equal annual installments on July 1, 2027 and 2028; and (iv) 237.026 RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments on July 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
9. Represents common shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of 91,438 performance RSUs. The grant of the units is reported herein and, pursuant to the Lionsgate Studios Corp. 2025 Performance Incentive Plan and the Issuer's policies, 46,524 common shares were automatically canceled to cover certain of the reporting person's tax obligations.
10. Represents common shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of 63,993 RSUs. The grant of the units was previously reported and, pursuant to the Lionsgate Studios Corp. 2025 Performance Incentive Plan and the Issuer's policies, 32,560 common shares were automatically canceled to cover certain of the reporting person's tax obligations.
11. Amount includes the following RSUs granted by the Issuer, payable upon vesting in an equal number of common shares of the Issuer: (i) 65,924 RSUs scheduled to vest on July 1, 2027; (ii) 182,874 RSUs scheduled to vest in two equal annual installments on July 1, 2027 and 2028; and (iii) 237,026 RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments on July 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
12. Represents common shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of 63,993 performance RSUs. The grant of the units is reported herein and, pursuant to the Lionsgate Studios Corp. 2025 Performance Incentive Plan and the Issuer's policies, 32,560 common shares were automatically canceled to cover certain of the reporting person's tax obligations.
Remarks:
James W. Barge (By Adrian Kuzycz by Power of Attorney)07/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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