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Nexstar Media Group (NXST) COO sells 1,227 shares for tax withholding

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Nexstar Media Group President & COO Michael Biard reported selling 1,227 shares of common stock on June 12, 2026 at an average price of $174.2055 per share. According to the filing, these shares were sold to cover tax withholding obligations from performance-based restricted stock units that vested on June 8, 2026.

After this transaction, Biard directly holds 17,105 shares of Nexstar Media Group common stock. The filing characterizes the transaction as an open-market sale used to satisfy taxes related to equity compensation rather than a discretionary reduction in ownership.

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Insider Biard Michael
Role President & COO
Sold 1,227 shs ($214K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 1,227 $174.2055 $214K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 17,105 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares sold 1,227 shares Open-market sale on June 12, 2026
Average sale price $174.2055 per share Common stock sale to cover tax withholding
Shares held after transaction 17,105 shares Direct ownership following June 12, 2026 sale
Vesting date of performance-based RSUs June 8, 2026 Equity awards triggering tax withholding obligations
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.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
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*
Biard Michael

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC.
545 E. JOHN CARPENTER FREEWAY, SUITE 700

(Street)
IRVING TEXAS 75062

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. [ NXST ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President & COO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/12/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/12/2026S(1)1,227D$174.205517,105D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. 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 performance-based restricted stock units that vested on June 8, 2026.
/s/ Mark Hoyla, Attorney-in-Fact for Michael Biard06/15/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Nexstar Media Group (NXST) executive Michael Biard report in this Form 4?

Michael Biard reported selling 1,227 Nexstar Media Group shares at $174.2055 per share. The filing states the sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations from recently vested performance-based restricted stock units.

How many Nexstar (NXST) shares did Michael Biard sell and at what price?

Michael Biard sold 1,227 shares of Nexstar common stock at an average price of $174.2055. This transaction was disclosed as an open-market sale used to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to vested performance-based restricted stock units.

Why did Nexstar executive Michael Biard sell shares according to the Form 4?

The Form 4 explains that Michael Biard’s share sale was to cover tax withholding obligations. These obligations arose from the settlement of performance-based restricted stock units that vested on June 8, 2026, rather than from a purely discretionary decision to sell shares.

How many Nexstar (NXST) shares does Michael Biard hold after this transaction?

Following the reported sale, Michael Biard directly holds 17,105 shares of Nexstar Media Group common stock. This post-transaction balance is explicitly disclosed in the Form 4 and reflects his remaining direct ownership after covering tax-related obligations.

What type of equity award is mentioned in Michael Biard’s Nexstar 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 connected to the settlement of these performance-based restricted stock units.