Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) COO nets RSUs and uses 8,808 shares for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sphere Entertainment Co. President & COO Jennifer Koester had 17,254 restricted stock units convert into the same number of Class A Common shares on March 13, 2026, as part of a March 12, 2025 grant under the 2020 Employee Stock Plan. These RSUs are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments through March 15, 2028.
To cover tax withholding obligations on this vesting, 8,808 Class A shares were withheld at $105.70 per share rather than sold in the open market. After these transactions, Koester directly holds 30,918 shares of Class A Common Stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
17,254 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Koester Jennifer
Role
President & COO, Sphere
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 17,254 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 17,254 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 8,808 | $105.70 | $931K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 34,509 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 39,726 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") was granted on March 12, 2025 under the Sphere Entertainment Co. ("SPHR") 2020 Employee Stock Plan, as amended and represents a right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock or the cash equivalent thereof. One-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on March 13, 2026. One-third of the RSUs are scheduled to vest and settle on March 15, 2027. The remaining one-third of the RSUs are scheduled to vest and settle on March 15, 2028. Represents RSUs of SPHR withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of RSUs described in footnote 1, exempt under Rule 16b-3.
FAQ
What did Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) executive Jennifer Koester report in this Form 4?
Jennifer Koester reported RSU vesting and related tax withholding. 17,254 restricted stock units converted into Class A shares, and 8,808 of those shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations. These are compensation-related events, not open‑market stock purchases or sales.
What is the vesting schedule of Jennifer Koester’s Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) RSUs?
The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments. One‑third vested and settled on March 13, 2026, with additional one‑third portions scheduled to vest and settle on March 15, 2027, and March 15, 2028, under the 2020 Employee Stock Plan.
Were Jennifer Koester’s Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) transactions open-market trades?
No, the transactions were compensation and tax-related. Shares were acquired through the conversion of restricted stock units and a portion was withheld to satisfy tax obligations, so there were no open‑market purchases or discretionary stock sales reported here.