Live Nation EVP has shares withheld for taxes

Live Nation Entertainment executive vice president John Hopmans had 6,083 shares of common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock grants.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Live Nation Entertainment executive vice president John Hopmans had 6,083 shares of common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock grants. The shares were valued at $179.79 per share. After this tax-withholding disposition, he directly owns 178,402 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Tax Withholding: 6,083 shares

Tax Withholding 1 txn

Insider Hopmans John

Role EVP, M&A and Strategic Finance

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F1	6,083	$179.79	$1.09M

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 178,402 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 6,083 shares Price per share: $179.79 per share Shares owned after transaction: 178,402 shares +1 more

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Shares withheld for taxes 6,083 shares Common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations on restricted stock vesting

Price per share $179.79 per share Value applied to the 6,083 shares withheld for tax purposes

Shares owned after transaction 178,402 shares Directly owned Live Nation common shares following the tax-withholding disposition

Tax-withholding transactions 1 transaction Single F-code disposition classified as tax withholding

Key Terms

restricted stock grants, withheld for tax purposes, tax-withholding disposition, Form 4

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restricted stock grants financial

"upon vesting of restricted stock grants"

Equity awards that give recipients actual company shares that cannot be sold, transferred, or are forfeitable until certain conditions—like time-based vesting, performance targets, or continued employment—are met. Like a gift card that only becomes usable after hitting milestones, restricted stock grants matter to investors because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, indicate insider ownership and incentives, and influence dilution and management alignment.

withheld for tax purposes financial

"Represents shares withheld for tax purposes upon vesting"

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.

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.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Live Nation (LYV) executive John Hopmans report?

John Hopmans reported a tax-withholding disposition of shares. A total of 6,083 Live Nation common shares were withheld to cover taxes upon vesting of restricted stock grants, rather than sold on the open market.

How many Live Nation (LYV) shares were withheld for John Hopmans’ taxes?

A total of 6,083 Live Nation common shares were withheld for tax purposes. These shares were valued at $179.79 per share and were tied to the vesting of restricted stock grants awarded to executive vice president John Hopmans.

What is John Hopmans’ Live Nation (LYV) shareholding after this Form 4 event?

Following the tax-withholding transaction, John Hopmans directly owns 178,402 shares of Live Nation common stock. This figure reflects his holdings after the company withheld 6,083 shares to satisfy tax obligations from restricted stock vesting.

Was John Hopmans’ Live Nation (LYV) transaction an open-market sale?

No. The transaction was a withholding for taxes, not an open-market sale. Shares were retained by the company to satisfy tax liabilities triggered when restricted stock awards vested, according to the accompanying footnote disclosure.

What role does John Hopmans hold at Live Nation (LYV) in this insider report?

John Hopmans serves as EVP, M&A and Strategic Finance at Live Nation Entertainment. The reported transaction reflects tax withholding on his equity compensation, specifically restricted stock grants that recently vested under his executive compensation program.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/14/2026 - 04:33 PM 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^*

Hopmans John

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, M&A and Strategic Finance

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/11/2026

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	07/11/2026		F		6,083(1)	D	$179.79	178,402	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 John Hopmans	07/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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