Live Nation (LYV) CEO reports tax withholding on vested stock

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. President & CEO Michael Rapino reported an automatic tax-withholding transaction involving company common stock. On April 9, 2026, 24,904 shares of common stock were withheld at $163.66 per share to cover taxes due upon vesting of restricted stock grants. After this non-market disposition, Rapino directly held 4,221,882 shares of Live Nation common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Rapino Michael

Role President & CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	24,904	$163.66	$4.08M

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,221,882 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 24,904 shares Tax withholding price: $163.66 per share Shares held after transaction: 4,221,882 shares

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Shares withheld for taxes 24,904 shares Withheld on April 9, 2026 for tax obligations on vested restricted stock

Tax withholding price $163.66 per share Value applied to shares withheld for tax purposes

Shares held after transaction 4,221,882 shares Direct Live Nation common stock holdings after withholding

Key Terms

restricted stock grants, tax-withholding disposition, Common Stock, Form 4

4 terms

restricted stock grants financial

"Represents shares withheld for tax purposes upon vesting of restricted stock grants."

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

Common Stock financial

""security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

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.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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

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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^*

Rapino Michael

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

9348 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

(Street)

BEVERLY HILLS CALIFORNIA 90210

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. [ LYV ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President & CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/09/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/09/2026		F		24,904(1)	D	$163.66	4,221,882	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares withheld for tax purposes upon vesting of restricted stock grants.

Remarks:

	Brian Capo, Attorney-in-Fact for Michael Rapino	04/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Live Nation (LYV) CEO Michael Rapino report?

Michael Rapino reported a tax-related disposition of Live Nation common stock. On April 9, 2026, 24,904 shares were withheld at $163.66 per share to satisfy tax obligations triggered by vesting of restricted stock grants, rather than an open-market sale.

How many Live Nation (LYV) shares were withheld for Michael Rapino’s taxes?

A total of 24,904 Live Nation common shares were withheld for Michael Rapino’s taxes. The shares were applied at a price of $163.66 per share in connection with the vesting of restricted stock grants, according to the Form 4 footnote disclosure.

Does Michael Rapino still hold a significant Live Nation (LYV) stake after this Form 4?

Yes. Following the tax-withholding transaction, Michael Rapino directly held 4,221,882 shares of Live Nation common stock. The reported Form 4 shows only shares withheld for tax obligations upon restricted stock vesting, with the remaining holdings continuing to be reported as directly owned.

Was the April 2026 Live Nation (LYV) CEO transaction an open-market sale?

No. The transaction is classified as a tax-withholding disposition under code F. The footnote states the 24,904 shares represent shares withheld for tax purposes upon vesting of restricted stock grants, rather than a discretionary open-market sale of Live Nation shares.

What does transaction code F mean in the Live Nation (LYV) CEO Form 4?

Transaction code F indicates payment of tax liability or exercise price by delivering securities. In this case, 24,904 Live Nation common shares were withheld at $163.66 per share to cover Michael Rapino’s tax obligations when restricted stock awards vested, instead of selling shares in the market.