Nexstar (NXST) executive sells 915 shares to cover tax obligations
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Nexstar Media Group officer Dana Zimmer reported an open-market sale of 915 shares of common stock at $176.417 per share on June 10, 2026. According to the footnote, the sale was made solely to cover tax withholding obligations from performance-based restricted stock units that vested on June 8, 2026. After this transaction, Zimmer directly holds 5,738 shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 915 shares ($161,422)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
ZIMMER DANA
Role
See Remarks
Sold
915 shs ($161K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 915 | $176.417 | $161K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 5,738 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 915 shares
Sale price: $176.417 per share
Post-transaction holdings: 5,738 shares
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5 metrics
Shares sold
915 shares
Open-market sale on June 10, 2026
Sale price
$176.417 per share
Common Stock transaction
Post-transaction holdings
5,738 shares
Direct ownership after sale
Transaction code
S (Sale)
Open-market or private sale
Vesting date of units
June 8, 2026
Performance-based RSUs vesting
Key Terms
performance-based restricted stock units, tax withholding obligations, open-market sale, Form 4
4 terms
performance-based restricted stock units financial
"in connection with the settlement of performance-based restricted stock units that vested on June 8, 2026"
Performance-based restricted stock units are a type of employee equity award that converts into company shares only if predefined financial or operational targets are met over a set period. Think of it like a bonus check that becomes stock only when specific goals are hit; it ties pay to results, aligning managers’ incentives with shareholders. Investors care because these awards affect future share count, executive incentives, and signal how management’s success will be measured and rewarded.
tax withholding obligations financial
"represents shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the settlement"
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
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.
Form 4 regulatory
"The sale reported on this Form 4 represents shares sold by the Reporting Person"
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.
FAQ
What did Dana Zimmer report in the latest Nexstar (NXST) Form 4?
Dana Zimmer reported selling 915 shares of Nexstar common stock in an open-market transaction at $176.417 per share. The sale was tied to tax withholding obligations from recently vested performance-based restricted stock units, and Zimmer now directly holds 5,738 shares.
What type of equity award is mentioned in Dana Zimmer’s Nexstar (NXST) Form 4?
The Form 4 references performance-based restricted stock units that vested on June 8, 2026. Shares sold in the reported transaction were used to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the settlement of these performance-based restricted stock units.