Live Nation (LYV) EVP reports 4,266-share tax-withholding event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Live Nation Entertainment EVP John Hopmans reported an administrative share disposition related to equity compensation. On May 13, 2026, 4,266 shares of Common Stock were withheld at $168.46 per share to cover tax obligations upon vesting of restricted stock grants. Following this tax-withholding event, Hopmans directly holds 184,485 shares of Live Nation Common Stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Hopmans John

Role EVP, M&A and Strategic Finance

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	4,266	$168.46	$719K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 184,485 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Tax-withheld shares: 4,266 shares Implied share value: $168.46 per share Post-transaction holdings: 184,485 shares

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Tax-withheld shares 4,266 shares Withheld for taxes on May 13, 2026

Implied share value $168.46 per share Value used for tax-withholding disposition

Post-transaction holdings 184,485 shares Common Stock held directly after transaction

Key Terms

Common Stock, tax-withholding disposition, restricted stock grants, beneficial ownership

4 terms

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock" in the reported transaction"

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.

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition" with code F"

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.

restricted stock grants financial

"footnote: "upon vesting of restricted stock grants""

beneficial ownership financial

"total_shares_following_transaction reflects beneficial ownership after event"

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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

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)
05/13/2026

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	05/13/2026		F		4,266(1)	D	$168.46	184,485	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	05/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did LYV executive John Hopmans report on this Form 4?

John Hopmans reported a tax-related share disposition, not an open-market trade. On May 13, 2026, 4,266 shares of Live Nation Common Stock were withheld to satisfy tax obligations triggered by the vesting of restricted stock grants.

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

A total of 4,266 Live Nation Common Stock shares were withheld for taxes. The shares were valued at $168.46 per share, as reflected in the Form 4, to cover tax liabilities from vesting restricted stock grants.

Does John Hopmans still hold Live Nation (LYV) shares after this tax-withholding event?

Yes. After the tax-withholding disposition, John Hopmans directly holds 184,485 shares of Live Nation Common Stock. This figure represents his reported beneficial ownership following the May 13, 2026 restricted stock vesting and associated tax withholding.

Was the LYV Form 4 for John Hopmans an open-market sale of shares?

No. The Form 4 shows a tax-withholding disposition coded “F,” not an open-market sale. Shares were delivered to cover tax obligations upon vesting of restricted stock grants, according to the filing’s footnote disclosure.

What is the role of John Hopmans at Live Nation (LYV) mentioned in this Form 4?

John Hopmans is identified as an officer of Live Nation, serving as EVP, M&A and Strategic Finance. The Form 4 records his equity-compensation related tax-withholding event in the company’s Common Stock.