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NYT (NYT) CEO Meredith Kopit Levien sells 9,750 shares in open market

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Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NEW YORK TIMES CO President & CEO Meredith A. Kopit Levien reported an open-market sale of 9,750 shares of Class A Common Stock at $78.00 per share. After this transaction, she directly holds 219,612 shares, so the sale represents only a small portion of her overall stake.

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Insider KOPIT LEVIEN MEREDITH A.
Role PRESIDENT & CEO
Sold 9,750 shs ($761K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Class A Common Stock 9,750 $78.00 $761K
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 219,612 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Shares sold 9,750 shares Open-market sale of Class A Common Stock
Sale price $78.00/share Reported transaction price per share
Approximate sale value $760,500 9,750 shares sold at $78.00 each
Shares held after 219,612 shares Direct holdings following the transaction
Net shares sold 9,750 shares Net-sell direction from transaction summary
Class A Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Class A Common Stock""
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
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
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
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.
transaction code "S" financial
"transaction_code_description: "Sale in open market or private transaction""
net-sell financial
"netBuySellDirection: "net-sell""
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*
KOPIT LEVIEN MEREDITH A.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY
620 EIGHTH AVENUE

(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10018

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NEW YORK TIMES CO [ NYT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
PRESIDENT & CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/12/2026
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
Class A Common Stock05/12/2026S9,750D$78219,612D
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:
Remarks:
/s/ Diane Brayton, Attorney-in-fact for Meredith A. Kopit Levien05/14/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did NYT CEO Meredith Kopit Levien report?

Meredith Kopit Levien reported an open-market sale of 9,750 NYT Class A shares at $78.00 each. This transaction is disclosed on a Form 4, which insiders must file promptly after trading company stock.

How many NEW YORK TIMES CO (NYT) shares did the CEO sell and at what price?

The CEO sold 9,750 shares of NYT Class A Common Stock at $78.00 per share. That implies total sale proceeds of about $760,500 based on the reported share count and price.

How many NYT shares does Meredith Kopit Levien hold after this Form 4 sale?

Following the reported sale, Meredith Kopit Levien directly holds 219,612 NYT Class A shares. This shows she retains a substantial equity position in the company even after the transaction.

Was the NYT CEO’s transaction a purchase or a sale of shares?

The transaction was a sale of shares. The Form 4 lists transaction code “S” and describes it as an open-market sale of NYT Class A Common Stock, indicating she reduced her holdings slightly.

Does the NYT Form 4 show any option exercises or derivative trades by the CEO?

No derivative transactions are shown in this Form 4. The filing only reports a single non-derivative transaction, an open-market sale of 9,750 Class A Common Stock shares, with no options or other derivatives listed.