Melco Resorts (MLCO) officer delivers 32,619 shares to cover tax liability

Q: How many Melco Resorts (MLCO) shares were used for tax withholding?

The filing shows 32,619 Ordinary shares of Melco Resorts & Entertainment used for tax withholding. These shares were valued at $1.89 each, covering tax liabilities associated with equity awards, and do not reflect a discretionary open-market sale by the officer.

Q: Was the MLCO Form 4 a tax-withholding event or an open-market sale?

The Form 4 describes a tax-withholding disposition , not an open-market sale. Shares were delivered to cover tax liabilities related to equity compensation, as indicated by transaction code F and the description referencing payment of tax liability by delivering securities.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Melco Resorts & Entertainment officer Akiko Takahashi reported a tax-related share disposition. On Ordinary shares were used in a tax-withholding disposition, with 32,619 shares delivered at $1.89 per share to cover obligations tied to equity compensation.

After this mechanistic transaction, Takahashi directly holds 2,074,230 Ordinary shares. She also has indirect ownership of 210,675 Ordinary shares as trustee of the Akiko Takahashi 2022 GRAT. The filing shows a routine compensation and tax event rather than an open-market sale.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Takahashi Akiko

Role See Remarks

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Ordinary shares	32,619	$1.89	$62K
holding	Ordinary shares	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Ordinary shares — 2,074,230 shares (Direct); Ordinary shares — 210,675 shares (Indirect, As trustee of the Akiko Takahashi 2022 GRAT)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares used for tax withholding: 32,619 shares Tax withholding price: $1.89 per share Direct holdings after transaction: 2,074,230 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares used for tax withholding 32,619 shares Tax-withholding disposition of Ordinary shares

Tax withholding price $1.89 per share Value of Ordinary shares delivered for tax liability

Direct holdings after transaction 2,074,230 shares Ordinary shares directly owned after Form 4 event

Indirect holdings in 2022 GRAT 210,675 shares Ordinary shares held as trustee of Akiko Takahashi 2022 GRAT

Key Terms

tax-withholding disposition, Ordinary shares, GRAT

3 terms

tax-withholding disposition financial

"were used in a tax-withholding disposition, with 32,619 shares delivered"

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.

Ordinary shares financial

"On <b>Ordinary shares</b> were used in a tax-withholding disposition"

Ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company, giving shareholders a right to participate in the company’s profits and decision-making through voting. They are similar to owning a piece of a business, and their value can rise or fall based on the company's performance. Investors buy ordinary shares to potentially earn dividends and benefit from the company's growth over time.

GRAT financial

"indirect ownership of 210,675 Ordinary shares as trustee of the Akiko Takahashi 2022 GRAT"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/06/2026 - 07:00 AM

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^*

Takahashi Akiko

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O MELCO RESORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

LIMITED 71 ROBINSON ROAD #04-03

(Street)

SINGAPORE

068895

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

SINGAPORE

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Melco Resorts & Entertainment LTD [ MLCO ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	See Remarks

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/02/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Ordinary shares	04/02/2026		F		32,619	D	$1.89	2,074,230	D
Ordinary shares								210,675	I	As trustee of the Akiko Takahashi 2022 GRAT

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

Chief of Staff to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

	/s/ Tim Y. Sung, attorney-in-fact for Akiko Takahashi	04/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did MLCO officer Akiko Takahashi report?

Akiko Takahashi reported a tax-withholding disposition of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ordinary shares. She delivered 32,619 shares at $1.89 per share to satisfy tax obligations arising from equity compensation, rather than executing an open-market sale of shares.

How many Melco Resorts (MLCO) shares were used for tax withholding?

The filing shows 32,619 Ordinary shares of Melco Resorts & Entertainment used for tax withholding. These shares were valued at $1.89 each, covering tax liabilities associated with equity awards, and do not reflect a discretionary open-market sale by the officer.

How many MLCO shares does Akiko Takahashi hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Akiko Takahashi directly holds 2,074,230 Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ordinary shares. She also has indirect ownership of 210,675 Ordinary shares as trustee of the Akiko Takahashi 2022 GRAT, according to the Form 4 filing details.

Was the MLCO Form 4 a tax-withholding event or an open-market sale?

The Form 4 describes a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. Shares were delivered to cover tax liabilities related to equity compensation, as indicated by transaction code F and the description referencing payment of tax liability by delivering securities.

What indirect Melco Resorts (MLCO) holdings does Akiko Takahashi report?

The filing reports indirect ownership of 210,675 Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ordinary shares. These shares are held in a trust, with Takahashi acting as trustee of the Akiko Takahashi 2022 GRAT, providing additional indirect exposure beyond her direct shareholdings.