Kristin Dolan (NYSE: SPHR) receives 1,723 RSUs at Sphere Entertainment
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Dolan Kristin A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Sphere Entertainment Co. reported that director and significant shareholder Kristin A. Dolan received a grant of 1,723 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) tied to Class A Common Stock under the company’s 2020 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors. Each RSU represents one share or its cash equivalent and was fully vested on the grant date. Following this award, Dolan holds 24,937 RSUs. The RSUs will be settled in stock or cash on the first business day 90 days after a separation from service. The securities are held by Kristin A. Dolan, and James L. Dolan, her spouse, expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Dolan Kristin A, DOLAN JAMES LAWRENCE
Role
null | Executive Chairman and CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 1,723 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 24,937 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") is granted under the Sphere Entertainment Co. 2020 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors, as amended, and represents a right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock or the cash equivalent thereof. The RSUs are fully vested on the date of the grant and will be settled in stock or in cash on the first business day 90 days after a separation from service. Securities are held by Kristin A. Dolan, James L. Dolan's spouse. Mr. Dolan disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities beneficially owned or deemed to be beneficially owned by Ms. Dolan and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that Mr. Dolan is, for the purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose, the beneficial owner of such securities.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 1,723 units
Grant price: $0.00 per unit
RSUs after transaction: 24,937 units
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4 metrics
RSUs granted
1,723 units
Restricted Stock Units granted to Kristin A. Dolan on acquisition date
Grant price
$0.00 per unit
Compensation grant under 2020 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors
RSUs after transaction
24,937 units
Total Restricted Stock Units held by Kristin A. Dolan following grant
Settlement delay
90 days
Settlement occurs first business day 90 days after separation from service
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Sphere Entertainment Co. 2020 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors, beneficial ownership, Section 16
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"received a grant of 1,723 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) tied to Class A Common Stock"
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.
Sphere Entertainment Co. 2020 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors financial
"Each restricted stock unit is granted under the Sphere Entertainment Co. 2020 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors"
beneficial ownership financial
"Mr. Dolan disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities beneficially owned or deemed to be beneficially owned by Ms. Dolan"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Section 16 regulatory
"this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that Mr. Dolan is, for the purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose, the beneficial owner"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) disclose?
Sphere Entertainment disclosed a grant of 1,723 Restricted Stock Units to director Kristin A. Dolan. These RSUs are compensation under the 2020 Stock Plan and are fully vested at grant, representing one share of Class A Common Stock or its cash equivalent per unit.
Who received the 1,723 RSU grant at Sphere Entertainment (SPHR)?
Director and significant shareholder Kristin A. Dolan received the 1,723 RSU grant. The award is issued under Sphere Entertainment’s 2020 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors and increases her total RSU holdings reported in this filing to 24,937 units after the transaction.
How and when will Kristin Dolan’s Sphere Entertainment RSUs be settled?
Kristin Dolan’s RSUs will be settled in either Class A Common Stock or cash. Settlement occurs on the first business day 90 days after a separation from service, providing deferred delivery of the value despite the RSUs being fully vested on the grant date.
Does James L. Dolan benefit from Kristin Dolan’s Sphere Entertainment RSUs?
The filing states the RSUs are held by Kristin A. Dolan, spouse of James L. Dolan. James L. Dolan expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, meaning the report should not be viewed as an admission that he is their beneficial owner for Section 16 purposes.
Are the 1,723 Sphere Entertainment RSUs an open-market purchase or a grant?
The 1,723 RSUs are a grant classified as a “Grant, award, or other acquisition,” not an open-market purchase. They are issued at a price of $0.00 per unit as part of Kristin A. Dolan’s director compensation under the company’s 2020 stock plan.