Live Nation CEO has shares withheld for taxes

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. President & CEO Michael Rapino reported an automatic share disposition related to equity compensation.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. President & CEO Michael Rapino reported an automatic share disposition related to equity compensation. On this Form 4, 17,842 shares of common stock were withheld at $157.91 per share to satisfy tax obligations upon vesting of restricted stock grants, rather than being sold in the open market. After this tax-withholding transaction, Rapino directly holds 4,201,588 shares of Live Nation common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 17,842 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 1 txn

Insider Rapino Michael

Role President & CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	17,842	$157.91	$2.82M

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,201,588 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents shares withheld for tax purposes upon vesting of restricted stock grants.

FAQ

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

Michael Rapino reported a tax-related share disposition. A total of 17,842 Live Nation common shares were withheld to cover taxes upon vesting of restricted stock grants, as disclosed in a Form 4 filing.

Was Michael Rapino’s Live Nation Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?

No, the Form 4 shows a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. Shares were withheld by the company to cover tax liabilities when Rapino’s restricted stock awards vested.

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

The filing states that 17,842 shares of Live Nation common stock were withheld. These shares covered tax obligations arising from the vesting of Rapino’s restricted stock grants, according to the Form 4 footnote.

At what price were Michael Rapino’s withheld Live Nation shares valued?

The withheld shares were valued at $157.91 per share. This price is used in the Form 4 to report the value of the 17,842 shares withheld for tax purposes on Rapino’s restricted stock vesting.

How many Live Nation shares does Michael Rapino own after this Form 4 event?

After the tax-withholding disposition, Michael Rapino directly owns 4,201,588 shares of Live Nation common stock. This post-transaction balance is reported in the Form 4 as total shares following the transaction.

What does transaction code "F" mean in Michael Rapino’s Live Nation Form 4?

Transaction code “F” indicates a disposition to pay taxes or exercise costs using company stock. In this case, shares were withheld to satisfy Rapino’s tax liability when restricted stock grants vested.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/02/2026 - 04:57 PM EST Learn about SEC filing dates

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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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 CA 90210

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/26/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	02/26/2026		F		17,842(1)	D	$157.91	4,201,588	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	03/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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