Live Nation (LYV) CFO has 16,603 shares withheld to cover taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. President & CFO Joe Berchtold reported an automatic share disposition related to tax withholding. On the vesting of restricted stock grants, 16,603 shares of common stock were withheld at $165.55 per share to cover tax obligations, rather than being sold in the open market. Following this tax-withholding event, he directly holds 912,451 shares of Live Nation common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Berchtold Joe

Role President & CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	16,603	$165.55	$2.75M

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 912,451 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 16,603 shares Withholding price: $165.55 per share Shares held after transaction: 912,451 shares +2 more

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Shares withheld for taxes 16,603 shares Withheld for tax purposes on restricted stock vesting

Withholding price $165.55 per share Value used for tax-withholding shares

Shares held after transaction 912,451 shares Direct common stock ownership after withholding

Tax-withholding transactions 1 transaction Count of F-code tax-withholding events reported

Tax-withholding shares summary 16,603 shares TaxWithholdingShares in transaction summary

Key Terms

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

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tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition" for the F-coded transaction"

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 states shares were withheld for tax purposes upon vesting of restricted stock grants"

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock" for 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.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4) describes this insider transaction"

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.

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^*

Berchtold Joe

(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)
	President & CFO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/22/2026

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	05/22/2026		F		16,603(1)	D	$165.55	912,451	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 Joe Berchtold	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Live Nation (LYV) report for Joe Berchtold?

Live Nation reported a tax-withholding disposition for Joe Berchtold. 16,603 common shares were withheld to cover taxes upon vesting of restricted stock grants, rather than sold on the market, and he now directly holds 912,451 shares.

Did Live Nation (LYV) President & CFO Joe Berchtold sell shares on the open market?

No, Joe Berchtold did not execute an open-market sale. The Form 4 shows 16,603 shares of common stock were withheld by the company for tax purposes when restricted stock grants vested, a routine, non-market transaction.

How many Live Nation (LYV) shares were withheld for Joe Berchtold’s taxes?

A total of 16,603 Live Nation common shares were withheld. These shares were retained by the company at $165.55 per share to satisfy tax liabilities arising from the vesting of restricted stock grants awarded to Joe Berchtold.

How many Live Nation (LYV) shares does Joe Berchtold hold after this Form 4 event?

After the tax-withholding transaction, Joe Berchtold holds 912,451 shares. This figure represents his direct ownership of Live Nation common stock as reported following the withholding of 16,603 shares for tax obligations.

What does the F transaction code mean in Joe Berchtold’s Live Nation (LYV) Form 4?

The F code indicates a tax-withholding disposition. It means shares were delivered to the issuer to cover the exercise price or tax liability, here specifically 16,603 shares withheld for taxes on vesting restricted stock grants.