Vivid Seats CTO exercises RSUs for Class A stock
Vivid Seats Inc. Chief Technology Officer Stefano Langenbacher exercised 592 Restricted Stock Units into 592 shares of Class A common stock on May 12, 2026.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vivid Seats Inc. Chief Technology Officer Stefano Langenbacher exercised 592 Restricted Stock Units into 592 shares of Class A common stock on May 12, 2026. 256 shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations at $8.68 per share. He now directly holds 41,602 Class A shares, and 3,554 RSUs remain outstanding under a vesting schedule that runs through November 12, 2027.
Insider Trade Summary
592 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
3 txns
Insider
Langenbacher Stefano
Role
Chief Technology Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 592 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 592 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Class A Common Stock | 256 | $8.68 | $2K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 3,554 contracts (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 41,602 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock.
- F2. One-third of the RSUs vested on November 12, 2025. The remainder of the RSUs vest in equal quarterly installments such that they will be fully vested on November 12, 2027. The RSUs do not have an expiration date.
Key Figures
RSUs exercised: 592 RSUs
Shares acquired from RSU conversion: 592 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 256 shares
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6 metrics
RSUs exercised
592 RSUs
Restricted Stock Units converted into Class A common stock on May 12, 2026
Shares acquired from RSU conversion
592 shares
Class A common stock received upon RSU conversion on May 12, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
256 shares
Class A shares disposed of in a tax-withholding transaction
Tax-withholding price
$8.68 per share
Price used for the tax-withholding disposition of 256 shares
Direct Class A holdings after transactions
41,602 shares
Directly held Vivid Seats Class A common stock following the reported transactions
RSUs remaining outstanding
3,554 RSUs
Restricted Stock Units remaining after the May 12, 2026 RSU conversion
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, tax-withholding disposition, derivative security, vesting schedule
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Code F reported as a tax-withholding disposition of Class A common stock"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
derivative security financial
"Transaction described as an exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
vesting schedule financial
"The remainder of the RSUs vest in equal quarterly installments until November 12, 2027"
A vesting schedule is a timeline that determines when someone gains full ownership of certain benefits, such as company stock or retirement contributions. Think of it like earning the right to own a gift gradually over time, rather than receiving it all at once. It matters to investors because it affects when they can fully access or sell these benefits, influencing their financial planning and decision-making.
FAQ
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What did Vivid Seats (SEAT) CTO Stefano Langenbacher report in this Form 4?
Stefano Langenbacher reported exercising 592 RSUs into 592 shares of Vivid Seats Class A common stock on May 12, 2026. As part of the same event, 256 shares were withheld to cover tax obligations related to the vesting.
What is the vesting schedule for the Vivid Seats (SEAT) RSUs reported?
One-third of the RSUs vested on November 12, 2025, with the remainder vesting in equal quarterly installments. According to the disclosure, the RSUs will be fully vested on November 12, 2027, and they do not have an expiration date.
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