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Starz Entertainment (STRZ) details RSU share settlement and tax withholding

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Starz Entertainment Corp executive Alison Hoffman, President of Starz Networks, reported equity-compensation activity on August 4, 2026. She acquired 8940 common shares upon settlement of previously granted performance-based RSUs, while 2145 and 4274 shares were withheld at $26.0500 per share to satisfy tax obligations. Footnotes also describe RSU awards of 20,649, 8,971 and 17,821 units scheduled to vest between 2027 and 2029.

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Insider Hoffman Alison
Role President of Starz Networks
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Shares F1, F2 2,145 $26.05 $56K
Grant/Award Common Shares F3, F2 8,940 $0.00 $0.00
Tax Withholding Common Shares F4, F2 4,274 $26.05 $111K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 79,732 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
  1. F1. Represents common shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligations upon the settlement of previously granted restricted share units.
  2. F2. Amount includes the following RSUs granted by the Issuer, payable upon vesting in an equal number of common shares of the Issuer: (i) 20,649 RSUs scheduled to vest on July 1, 2027; (ii) 8,971 RSUs scheduled to vest in two equal installments on August 4, 2027 and 2028; and (iii) 17,821 RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal installments on May 13, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
  3. F3. Represents common shares issued upon the settlement of previously granted performance-based restricted share units.
  4. F4. Represents common shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligations upon the settlement of previously granted performance-based restricted share units.
Tax-withheld shares on RSU settlement 2145 shares Common shares withheld at $26.0500 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations on RSU settlement
Tax-withheld shares on performance-based RSUs 4274 shares Common shares withheld at $26.0500 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations on performance-based RSU settlement
Shares issued from performance-based RSUs 8940 shares Common shares issued upon settlement of previously granted performance-based restricted share units
RSUs vesting on July 1, 2027 20,649 RSUs RSUs scheduled to vest on July 1, 2027, payable in an equal number of common shares
RSUs vesting August 4, 2027 and 2028 8,971 RSUs RSUs scheduled to vest in two equal installments on August 4, 2027 and August 4, 2028
RSUs vesting May 13, 2027–2029 17,821 RSUs RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal installments on May 13, 2027, 2028 and 2029
Total tax-withholding shares on 2026-08-04 6419 shares Total common shares withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations on reported date
restricted share units financial
"upon the settlement of previously granted restricted share units."
Restricted share units (RSUs) are a promise from a company to give an employee or service provider actual shares or cash equal to the shares after certain conditions are met, typically staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them like a time-locked gift card that becomes usable only after you’ve earned it. For investors, RSUs matter because they align employee incentives with company performance and can increase the number of shares outstanding over time, diluting existing ownership and affecting earnings per share.
performance-based restricted share units financial
"issued upon the settlement of previously granted performance-based restricted share units."
Performance-based restricted share units are promises to give company stock to employees or executives only if the business hits specified targets, such as revenue, profit or stock performance; think of them as a bonus paid in shares that only vests when certain goals are met. They matter to investors because they align management incentives with shareholder outcomes, can dilute share count when paid out, and reveal how leadership is being rewarded and what milestones the company expects to reach.
tax withholding obligations financial
"withheld by the Issuer to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligations upon the settlement"
settlement financial
"common shares issued upon the settlement of previously granted performance-based restricted"
Settlement is the process of completing a financial transaction, like buying or selling a stock, by transferring money and ownership between parties. It ensures that both the buyer gets the asset and the seller gets paid, making the deal official. Without settlement, the transaction wouldn't be finalized or legally recognized.

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FAQ

What insider activity did Alison Hoffman report for STRZ?
Alison Hoffman reported equity-compensation activity involving 8940 common shares acquired from performance-based RSUs and 6419 shares withheld at $26.0500 per share to cover taxes. These were issuer share settlements and tax withholdings rather than open-market purchases or sales.

How many Starz Entertainment (STRZ) shares came from RSU settlement?
Hoffman received 8940 common shares of Starz Entertainment upon settlement of previously granted performance-based restricted share units. This grant was coded as an acquisition and carried a per-share price of $0.0000, reflecting share delivery under an existing equity award rather than a market purchase.

Were any STRZ shares sold on the open market in this Form 4?
No open-market sales were reported. The 2145 and 4274 STRZ shares labeled as dispositions were withheld by the issuer at $26.0500 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to RSU and performance-based RSU settlements, not discretionary stock sales.

What RSU awards remain outstanding for Alison Hoffman at STRZ?
Footnotes state Hoffman holds RSU awards totaling 20,649, 8,971 and 17,821 units. These RSUs are scheduled to vest on July 1, 2027; in two equal installments on August 4, 2027 and 2028; and in three equal installments on May 13, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Were Hoffman’s STRZ transactions made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
The Form 4’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox was not marked as affirming a trading plan, and the footnotes do not reference any Rule 10b5-1 arrangement. The reported equity events instead relate to RSU settlements and associated tax withholding by the issuer.

What role does Alison Hoffman hold at Starz Entertainment (STRZ)?
The reporting person, Alison Hoffman, is identified as an officer of Starz Entertainment Corp, serving as President of Starz Networks. The reported common share transactions all relate to her compensation in that officer capacity through restricted share units and performance-based RSUs.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Hoffman Alison
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
1647 STEWART STREET
(Street)
SANTA MONICA CALIFORNIA 90404
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/ [ STRZ ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President of Starz Networks
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/04/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Shares08/04/2026F2,145(1)D$26.0575,066(2)D
Common Shares08/04/2026A8,940(3)A$084,006(2)D
Common Shares08/04/2026F4,274(4)D$26.0579,732(2)D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents common shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligations upon the settlement of previously granted restricted share units.
2. Amount includes the following RSUs granted by the Issuer, payable upon vesting in an equal number of common shares of the Issuer: (i) 20,649 RSUs scheduled to vest on July 1, 2027; (ii) 8,971 RSUs scheduled to vest in two equal installments on August 4, 2027 and 2028; and (iii) 17,821 RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal installments on May 13, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
3. Represents common shares issued upon the settlement of previously granted performance-based restricted share units.
4. Represents common shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligations upon the settlement of previously granted performance-based restricted share units.
Remarks:
/s/ Le Marjanac, by power of atty., for Alison Hoffman08/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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