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New York Times (NYT) CFO Bardeen sells 4,121 Class A shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The New York Times Company executive vice president and chief financial officer William Bardeen sold shares of the company’s Class A Common Stock in the open market. On May 12, 2026, he executed an open-market sale of 4,121 shares at a weighted average price of $77.851 per share, with individual trade prices ranging from $77.840 to $77.870. Following this transaction, Bardeen directly holds 14,560 shares of Class A Common Stock.

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Insider Bardeen William
Role EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Sold 4,121 shs ($321K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Class A Common Stock 4,121 $77.851 $321K
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 14,560 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares sold 4,121 shares Open-market sale on May 12, 2026
Weighted average sale price $77.851 per share Price for 4,121 Class A shares sold
Post-transaction holdings 14,560 shares Direct Class A Common Stock after sale
Sale price range $77.840–$77.870 per share Range of individual trade prices
open-market sale financial
"he executed an open-market sale of 4,121 shares at a weighted average price"
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.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
Class A Common Stock financial
"sold 4,121 shares of the company’s Class A Common Stock in the open market"
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.
Form 4 regulatory
"as disclosed in the Form 4 filing"
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.
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*
Bardeen William

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
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 Stock05/12/2026S4,121D$77.851(1)14,560D
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 price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $77.840 to $77.870, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to The New York Times Company, any security holder of The New York Times Company, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, the information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote.
Remarks:
/s/ Diane Brayton, Attorney-in-fact for William Bardeen05/14/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did NYT CFO William Bardeen report on Form 4?

William Bardeen, CFO of The New York Times Company, reported an open-market sale of Class A Common Stock. He sold 4,121 shares on May 12, 2026, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

How many New York Times (NYT) shares did the CFO sell and at what price?

The CFO sold 4,121 shares of NYT Class A Common Stock at a weighted average price of $77.851 per share. Individual trades occurred between $77.840 and $77.870, according to the reported price range.

How many NYT shares does the CFO hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported sale, William Bardeen directly holds 14,560 shares of The New York Times Company’s Class A Common Stock. This post-transaction holding reflects his remaining direct equity position as disclosed in the filing.

Was the New York Times (NYT) insider transaction an open-market sale?

Yes. The filing characterizes the transaction as an open-market sale of Class A Common Stock. The sale used a weighted average price with multiple trades executed within a narrow price range around $77.85 per share.

What price range did the NYT CFO’s share sales cover in this filing?

The shares were sold at multiple prices ranging from $77.840 to $77.870 per share. The reported figure of $77.851 per share is a weighted average across those individual trades within that narrow band.