Nexstar Media Group (NXST) CFO logs RSU vesting and small tax-driven share sale
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Nexstar Media Group EVP and CFO Lee Ann Gliha reported routine equity compensation activity and a small related share sale. On May 23, 2026, 1,875 time-based restricted stock units converted into the same number of Nexstar common shares as part of a vesting schedule.
According to the footnotes, the 742 common shares sold at $187.3214 per share on May 27, 2026 were sold to cover tax withholding obligations tied to these vested RSUs, rather than as a discretionary portfolio move. After these transactions, she directly holds 17,988 common shares and 3,750 RSUs.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 742 shares ($138,992)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Gliha Lee Ann
Role
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Sold
742 shs ($139K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 742 | $187.3214 | $139K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,875 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,875 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 17,988 shares (Direct, null);
Restricted Stock Units — 3,750 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each time-based restricted stock unit ("RSU") is converted into one share of Nexstar's Common Stock subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through the applicable vesting date. 7,500 RSUs were awarded on May 23, 2024, of which, 1,875 RSUs vest at each anniversary of the award through May 23, 2028. The sale reported on this Form 4 represents shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the settlement of RSUs that vested on May 23, 2026.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 742 shares
Sale price: $187.3214 per share
RSUs converted: 1,875 units
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6 metrics
Shares sold
742 shares
Common stock sold on May 27, 2026 to cover tax withholding
Sale price
$187.3214 per share
Average price for 742 Nexstar common shares sold
RSUs converted
1,875 units
Restricted stock units converted to common stock on May 23, 2026
Common shares after transactions
17,988 shares
Direct Nexstar common stock holdings after sale
RSUs remaining
3,750 units
Restricted stock units held after the reported vesting
Original RSU grant
7,500 units
Awarded May 23, 2024, vesting annually through May 23, 2028
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, time-based restricted stock unit, derivative exercise/conversion, open-market sale, +1 more
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"7,500 RSUs were awarded on May 23, 2024, of which, 1,875 RSUs vest at each anniversary"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
time-based restricted stock unit financial
"Each time-based restricted stock unit ("RSU") is converted into one share of Nexstar's Common Stock"
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"transaction_action: "derivative exercise/conversion" for RSU conversion into common stock"
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale" for 742 common shares at $187.3214"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
tax withholding obligations financial
"shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the settlement of RSUs"
FAQ
What did Nexstar (NXST) CFO Lee Ann Gliha report in this Form 4?
Lee Ann Gliha reported RSU vesting and a small related share sale. 1,875 restricted stock units converted into common stock, and 742 shares were sold solely to cover tax withholding obligations tied to the vesting event.
How many Nexstar (NXST) restricted stock units vested for the CFO?
1,875 restricted stock units vested and were converted into an equal number of Nexstar common shares. These RSUs are part of a 7,500-unit award granted May 23, 2024, vesting in four equal annual installments through May 23, 2028.
What are the Nexstar (NXST) CFO’s holdings after these transactions?
Following the RSU conversion and tax-related sale, Lee Ann Gliha directly holds 17,988 shares of Nexstar common stock and 3,750 restricted stock units. The RSUs continue to vest annually as part of a previously granted equity award.
How is the Nexstar (NXST) CFO’s RSU award structured over time?
The CFO received 7,500 restricted stock units on May 23, 2024. According to the filing, 1,875 units vest on each anniversary of the grant date through May 23, 2028, assuming her continued service with Nexstar.