NYT (NYT) CFO William Bardeen logs stock awards and tax share deliveries

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The New York Times Company executive William Bardeen, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, reported multiple equity-related transactions in Class A Common Stock on February 26, 2026. He acquired 31,668 shares upon achieving performance goals under the 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan, with shares delivered based on results over a period from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025.

On the same date, he also acquired a grant of 6,600 stock-settled restricted stock units, each representing a right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock, which vest in three equal annual installments beginning on February 26, 2027, subject to continued employment. In connection with these awards, 16,173 shares and 746 shares were delivered back to The New York Times Company to satisfy tax withholding obligations, resulting in directly owned share balances of 25,827 and later 31,681 shares after the respective transactions.

Insider Trade Summary

4 transactions reported

Mixed 4 txns

Insider Bardeen William

Role EVP, Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	31,668	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Class A Common Stock	16,173	$77.38	$1.25M
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	6,600	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Class A Common Stock	746	$77.38	$58K

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 42,000 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents shares acquired by the reporting person upon the achievement of specific goals under pre-established performance measures over a performance period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025, pursuant to a performance-based equity award under The New York Times Company 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan. Delivery of shares to The New York Times Company to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to shares acquired pursuant to the performance-based equity award under The New York Times Company 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan. Consists of a grant of stock-settled restricted stock units under The New York Times Company 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock and vests in three equal annual installments beginning on February 26, 2027, assuming continued employment through the applicable vesting date. Delivery of shares to The New York Times Company to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to the one-third vesting of stock-settled restricted stock units granted on February 26, 2025, under The New York Times Company 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bardeen William

(Last) (First) (Middle)

THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY

620 EIGHTH AVENUE

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10018

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NEW YORK TIMES CO [ NYT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/26/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock(1)	02/26/2026		A		31,668	A	$0	42,000	D
Class A Common Stock(2)	02/26/2026		F		16,173	D	$77.38	25,827	D
Class A Common Stock(3)	02/26/2026		A		6,600	A	$0	32,427	D
Class A Common Stock(4)	02/26/2026		F		746	D	$77.38	31,681	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares acquired by the reporting person upon the achievement of specific goals under pre-established performance measures over a performance period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025, pursuant to a performance-based equity award under The New York Times Company 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan.

2. Delivery of shares to The New York Times Company to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to shares acquired pursuant to the performance-based equity award under The New York Times Company 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan.

3. Consists of a grant of stock-settled restricted stock units under The New York Times Company 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock and vests in three equal annual installments beginning on February 26, 2027, assuming continued employment through the applicable vesting date.

4. Delivery of shares to The New York Times Company to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to the one-third vesting of stock-settled restricted stock units granted on February 26, 2025, under The New York Times Company 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan.

Remarks:

	/s/ Michael A. Brown, Attorney-in-fact for William Bardeen	03/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did NYT CFO William Bardeen report in this Form 4 filing?

William Bardeen reported equity awards and related tax withholdings in Class A Common Stock. He received performance-based shares and restricted stock units under The New York Times Company 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan, with some shares delivered back to the company to cover tax obligations.

How many performance-based NYT shares did William Bardeen acquire?

He acquired 31,668 shares upon achieving specific performance goals. These shares were earned over a measurement period from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025, under a performance-based equity award in The New York Times Company 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan.

What restricted stock units did the NYT CFO receive in this transaction?

Bardeen received a grant of 6,600 stock-settled restricted stock units. Each unit represents a contingent right to one share of Class A Common Stock and will vest in three equal annual installments starting February 26, 2027, assuming he remains employed through each vesting date.

Why were some NYT shares delivered back to the company in this Form 4?

Shares were delivered back to The New York Times Company to satisfy tax withholding obligations. Specifically, 16,173 shares and 746 shares were withheld in connection with the performance-based award and the vesting of restricted stock units granted under the 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan.

How did these NYT equity transactions affect William Bardeen’s direct share ownership?

Following the reported transactions, Bardeen’s direct ownership changed as each award and tax-withholding delivery was processed. The filing shows updated direct ownership figures after each transaction, reflecting both the equity grants received and the shares delivered for tax obligations.

What plan governs the NYT CFO’s reported equity awards and withholdings?

All reported equity awards and related tax-withholding share deliveries are under The New York Times Company 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan. This plan provides for performance-based equity awards and stock-settled restricted stock units for executives, subject to performance goals and continued employment conditions.