Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) EVP exercises RSUs; tax withholding reduces net share delivery
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sphere Entertainment Co. Executive Vice President David Granville-Smith exercised restricted stock units and settled related taxes through share withholding. On March 13, 2026, 6,704 RSUs converted into the same number of Class A Common shares, part of an award granted on March 12, 2025.
Out of these vested units, 3,688 shares of Class A Common Stock were withheld at $105.70 per share to satisfy tax obligations, a non-market transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3. Following these transactions, he directly holds 56,464 Class A Common shares and 13,410 RSUs scheduled to vest in equal parts on March 15, 2027 and March 15, 2028.
Positive
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Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
6,704 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Granville-Smith David
Role
Executive Vice President
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 6,704 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 6,704 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 3,688 | $105.70 | $390K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 13,410 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 60,152 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 insider transaction did Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) report for David Granville-Smith?
Sphere Entertainment reported that Executive Vice President David Granville-Smith exercised 6,704 restricted stock units into Class A Common Stock. The transaction reflects routine vesting of compensation, not an open-market purchase, and forms part of a multi-year RSU grant made on March 12, 2025.
What is the vesting schedule of the Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) RSUs reported?
The RSUs were granted March 12, 2025, vesting in three equal installments. One-third vested and settled on March 13, 2026, with remaining thirds scheduled to vest and settle on March 15, 2027 and March 15, 2028, each delivering one Class A share or cash equivalent.
Was the Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) insider transaction an open-market sale or a tax event?
The disposition in this Form 4 was a tax-withholding event, not an open-market sale. Shares were delivered back to Sphere Entertainment to satisfy tax liabilities arising from RSU vesting, classified under code F and exempt under Rule 16b-3.