Live Nation (LYV) CEO Michael Rapino reports 18,874-share tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Live Nation Entertainment President & CEO Michael Rapino reported a tax-related share withholding tied to equity compensation. On 02/06/2026, 18,874 shares of common stock were withheld at $140.84 per share to cover taxes upon vesting of restricted stock grants, rather than being sold on the open market.

After this transaction, Rapino directly beneficially owned 4,219,430 shares of Live Nation common stock, indicating he continues to hold a substantial equity position in the company.

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)
02/06/2026

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	02/06/2026		F		18,874(1)	D	$140.84	4,219,430	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	02/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

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

Michael Rapino reported a tax-related withholding of 18,874 Live Nation shares. These shares were withheld upon vesting of restricted stock grants to satisfy tax obligations, rather than being sold in an open-market transaction, and he retained a large remaining share balance.

Was the February 2026 LYV insider transaction an open-market sale?

No, the February 6, 2026 transaction was not an open-market sale. The 18,874 shares were withheld by the company for tax purposes when restricted stock vested, as disclosed in the footnote, rather than being sold at the insider’s discretion.

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

A total of 18,874 Live Nation common shares were withheld for Michael Rapino’s taxes. The withholding occurred upon vesting of restricted stock grants, at a reported price of $140.84 per share used to determine the tax value.

How many Live Nation (LYV) shares does Michael Rapino hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Michael Rapino beneficially owned 4,219,430 Live Nation common shares directly. This figure reflects his holdings following the 18,874-share tax withholding related to the vesting of his restricted stock awards.

What does transaction code "F" mean in the Michael Rapino Form 4 for LYV?

Transaction code “F” indicates a tax-related transfer under a stock plan. For Michael Rapino’s Live Nation filing, it reflects 18,874 shares withheld to cover taxes due when his restricted stock grants vested, rather than a voluntary market trade.