Ellison’s PSKY RSUs vest as Paramount Skydance (PSKY) withholds shares for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Paramount Skydance Corp’s CEO David Ellison reported equity compensation activity involving Class B common stock of PSKY. On February 7, 2026, 250,000 shares of Class B common stock were issued at $0 upon vesting of Restricted Stock Units previously granted on August 7, 2025.
On the same date, 112,996 Class B shares were withheld at $10.56 per share to cover tax obligations tied to the RSU vesting, leaving Ellison with 260,415 Class B shares held directly. He also reports indirect beneficial ownership of 76,210,742 Class B shares held by Skydance Entertainment Group, LLC, of which he is the manager, and 4,500,000 RSUs remaining directly beneficially owned.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
250,000 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
Ellison David Ferris
Role
Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 250,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class B common stock | 250,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class B common stock | 112,996 | $10.56 | $1.19M |
| holding | Class B common stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 4,500,000 shares (Direct);
Class B common stock — 373,411 shares (Direct);
Class B common stock — 76,210,742 shares (Indirect, See Footnote)
Footnotes (1)
- The shares identified in Table I were issued on February 7, 2026, upon vesting of an installment of Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") identified in Table II, which were initially granted on August 7, 2025 and generally vest in equal quarterly installments over a five-year period. On February 6, 2026, the last business day preceding the date of vesting, the closing price of the Class B common stock on The NASDAQ Global Select Market was $10.56 per share. Includes shares acquired periodically pursuant to a dividend reinvestment program meeting the requirements of Rule 16a-11. These shares were withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax liability incident to the vesting of, and delivery of shares underlying, the RSUs, and were not actually sold or otherwise disposed of in an open-market transaction. By Skydance Entertainment Group, LLC, of which Mr. Ellison is the manager.
FAQ
What insider transaction did PSKY CEO David Ellison report on February 7, 2026?
David Ellison reported the vesting of 250,000 Restricted Stock Units into Class B common stock at $0 per share. These RSUs were part of a grant from August 7, 2025 that generally vests in equal quarterly installments over five years.
What indirect PSKY ownership is reported through Skydance Entertainment Group, LLC?
The Form 4 reports indirect beneficial ownership of 76,210,742 PSKY Class B shares held by Skydance Entertainment Group, LLC. A footnote states this block is held by Skydance Entertainment Group, LLC, of which David Ellison is the manager, linking him to that large indirect position.
What are the key terms of David Ellison’s PSKY Restricted Stock Units?
The Restricted Stock Units were initially granted on August 7, 2025 and generally vest in equal quarterly installments over five years. Following the February 7, 2026 vesting of 250,000 units, Ellison reports beneficial ownership of 4,500,000 RSUs that remain outstanding and directly held.
How does this PSKY Form 4 distinguish between direct and indirect ownership?
The Form 4 lists 260,415 PSKY Class B shares and 4,500,000 RSUs as directly owned by David Ellison. Separately, it lists 76,210,742 Class B shares as indirectly owned through Skydance Entertainment Group, LLC, specifically noting Ellison is the manager of that LLC.