Liberty Live's Malone acquires 28,333 Series B shares
The transaction left John C. Malone with 2,298,438 directly held Series B shares and 3,186,342 directly held Series C shares.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Liberty Live Holdings, Inc. ten-percent owner John C. Malone reported a private transaction on September 24, 2026: he acquired 28,333 Series B shares from two trusts benefiting his adult children and contributed 29,593 Series C shares plus $133.61 cash to the trusts. The transaction rows report $102.53 per acquired Series B share and $98.16 per contributed Series C share.
Afterward, Malone directly held 2,298,438 Series B shares and 3,186,342 Series C shares. The report also lists indirect positions through several trusts, including the Leslie A. Malone 1995 Revocable Trust; Malone disclaims beneficial ownership of shares owned by his spouse.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 1,260 shares
Net Sell
8 txns
Insider
MALONE JOHN C
Role
10% Owner
Bought
28,333 shs ($2.90M)
Sold
29,593 shs ($2.90M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Series B Liberty Live Group Common Stock F1, F2, F3 | 28,333 | $102.53 | $2.90M |
| Sale | Series C Liberty Live Group Common Stock F2 | 29,593 | $98.16 | $2.90M |
| holding | Series C Liberty Live Group Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Series B Liberty Live Group Common Stock F1, F4 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Series C Liberty Live Group Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Series B Liberty Live Group Common Stock F1, F5, F6 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Series C Liberty Live Group Common Stock F6 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Series C Liberty Live Group Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Series B Liberty Live Group Common Stock — 2,298,438 shares (Direct);
Series C Liberty Live Group Common Stock — 3,186,342 shares (Direct);
Series C Liberty Live Group Common Stock — 143,750 shares (Indirect, John C. Malone 1997 Charitable Remainder Unitrust);
Series B Liberty Live Group Common Stock — 85,017 shares (Indirect, John C. Malone June 2003 Charitable Remainder Unitrust);
Series C Liberty Live Group Common Stock — 130,225 shares (Indirect, John C. Malone June 2003 Charitable Remainder Unitrust);
Series B Liberty Live Group Common Stock — 81,548 shares (Indirect, Leslie A. Malone 1995 Revocable Trust);
Series C Liberty Live Group Common Stock — 297,194 shares (Indirect, Leslie A. Malone 1995 Revocable Trust);
Series C Liberty Live Group Common Stock — 1,486 shares (Indirect, Malone Starz 2015 Charitable Remainder Trust)
Footnotes (6)
- F1. Each share of Series B Liberty Live Group Common Stock is convertible, at the holder's election, into one share of Series A Liberty Live Group Common Stock, at any time for no consideration other than the surrender of the share of Series B Liberty Live Group Common Stock for each share of Series A Liberty Live Group Common Stock.
- F2. On September 24, 2026, the Reporting Person acquired 28,333 shares of the Issuer's Series B Liberty Live Group Common Stock in a private transaction from two trusts, the beneficiaries of which are his adult children. In exchange for these shares, the Reporting Person contributed to the trusts an aggregate of 29,593 shares of the Issuer's Series C Liberty Live Group Common Stock along with $133.61 in cash.
- F3. The number of shares held by the Reporting Person increased by 7,560 shares on March 27, 2026 as a result of the distribution made by the John C. Malone June 2003 Charitable Remainder Unitrust to the Reporting Person.
- F4. The number of shares held by the John C. Malone June 2003 Charitable Remainder Unitrust decreased by 15,120 shares on March 27, 2026 as a result of the distributions made to the Reporting Person and the Leslie A. Malone 1995 Revocable Trust as described in footenote 3 and 5.
- F5. The number of shares held by the Leslie A. Malone 1995 Revocable Trust increased by 7,560 shares on March 27, 2026 as a result of the distribution made by the John C. Malone June 2003 Charitable Remainder Unitrust to the Leslie A. Malone 1995 Revocable Trust.
- F6. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares owned by his spouse.
Key Figures
Series B shares acquired: 28,333 shares
Reported price per acquired Series B share: $102.53 per share
Series C shares contributed: 29,593 shares
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7 metrics
Series B shares acquired
28,333 shares
September 24, 2026 private transaction
Reported price per acquired Series B share
$102.53 per share
September 24, 2026 transaction
Series C shares contributed
29,593 shares
September 24, 2026 transaction
Reported price per contributed Series C share
$98.16 per share
September 24, 2026 transaction
Cash contributed
$133.61
September 24, 2026 transaction
Direct Series B holdings after transaction
2,298,438 shares
After the September 24, 2026 transaction
Direct Series C holdings after transaction
3,186,342 shares
After the September 24, 2026 transaction
Key Terms
convertible, Charitable Remainder Unitrust, beneficial ownership
3 terms
convertible technical
"is convertible, at the holder's election, into one share of Series A"
A convertible is a type of investment that starts as a loan or preferred stake (like a bond or preferred share) but can be exchanged for common shares of the company at a set price or under certain conditions. It matters to investors because it offers a mix of steady income and downside protection like a loan, plus the upside of stock ownership if the company does well—similar to holding a coupon that you can trade for a full ticket if the event becomes valuable.
Charitable Remainder Unitrust financial
"John C. Malone June 2003 Charitable Remainder Unitrust"
beneficial ownership financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares owned by his spouse"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
FAQ
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What did John C. Malone contribute in the LLYVA transaction?
He contributed 29,593 Series C shares and $133.61 cash to the trusts. The transaction row reports $98.16 per contributed share.
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