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MediaAlpha (MAX) CEO discloses 24,000-share tax-related stock sale

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MediaAlpha, Inc. disclosed that a senior insider reported planned sales of Class A common stock executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. On 12/22/2025, 12/23/2025, and 12/24/2025, the reporting person sold 8,000 shares on each date, for a total of 24,000 shares of Class A common stock.

The shares were sold at weighted-average prices of $12.8585, $12.6811, and $12.669 per share across multiple trades on each day. The filing states these sales were made to cover taxes resulting from the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs). After these transactions, the reporting person beneficially owns 2,855,330 shares of Class A common stock.

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Insider Yi Steven
Role See Remarks
Sold 24,000 shs ($306K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Class A Common Stock 8,000 $12.669 $101K
Sale Class A Common Stock 8,000 $12.6811 $101K
Sale Class A Common Stock 8,000 $12.8585 $103K
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 2,855,330 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The sales reported on this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan previously adopted by the Reporting Person to cover taxes resulting from the vesting of RSUs. Reflects the weighted-average sale price for shares sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $12.70 to $13.07 per share. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. Reflects the weighted-average sale price for shares sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $12.62 to $12.79 per share. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. Reflects the weighted-average sale price for shares sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $12.56 to $12.735 per share. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
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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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OMB Number: 3235-0287
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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).
X
 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*
Yi Steven
(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O MEDIAALPHA, INC.
700 SOUTH FLOWER STREET, SUITE 640
(Street)
LOS ANGELES CA 90017
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MediaAlpha, Inc. [ MAX ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
See Remarks
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/22/2025
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
Class A Common Stock 12/22/2025 S(1) 8,000 D $12.8585(2) 2,871,330 D
Class A Common Stock 12/23/2025 S(1) 8,000 D $12.6811(3) 2,863,330 D
Class A Common Stock 12/24/2025 S(1) 8,000 D $12.669(4) 2,855,330 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. The sales reported on this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan previously adopted by the Reporting Person to cover taxes resulting from the vesting of RSUs.
2. Reflects the weighted-average sale price for shares sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $12.70 to $13.07 per share. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
3. Reflects the weighted-average sale price for shares sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $12.62 to $12.79 per share. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
4. Reflects the weighted-average sale price for shares sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $12.56 to $12.735 per share. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
Remarks:
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT, AND CO-FOUNDER
/s/ Jeffrey B. Coyne 12/29/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did MediaAlpha (MAX) report in this Form 4?

The filing reports that a MediaAlpha insider sold 24,000 shares of Class A common stock over three days, in blocks of 8,000 shares on each of 12/22/2025, 12/23/2025, and 12/24/2025.

At what prices were the MediaAlpha (MAX) shares sold by the insider?

The shares were sold at weighted-average prices of $12.8585 on 12/22/2025, $12.6811 on 12/23/2025, and $12.669 on 12/24/2025, across multiple transactions each day.

Why did the MediaAlpha (MAX) insider sell shares according to the filing?

The explanation states that the sales were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan previously adopted by the reporting person to cover taxes resulting from the vesting of RSUs.

How many MediaAlpha (MAX) shares does the insider still beneficially own after the sales?

Following the reported transactions, the reporting person beneficially owns 2,855,330 shares of MediaAlpha Class A common stock.

What is the relationship of the reporting person to MediaAlpha (MAX)?

The reporting person is listed as a Director and an Officer, with the title noted in the remarks as Chief Executive Officer, President, and Co-Founder.

Was the MediaAlpha (MAX) insider trading under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing indicates the transactions were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and the related box for such a plan is referenced.