Starz officer buys 5,000 shares, gets RSU award

Starz Entertainment Corp officer Scott D. Macdonald reported acquiring 5,000 common shares in an open-market purchase at $20.59 per share through his revocable trust, and receiving a grant of 12,185 restricted stock units with no purchase price.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Starz Entertainment Corp officer Scott D. Macdonald reported acquiring 5,000 common shares in an open-market purchase at $20.59 per share through his revocable trust, and receiving a grant of 12,185 restricted stock units with no purchase price. Following these transactions, he holds 65,676 common shares directly, including multiple RSU awards scheduled to vest between 2026 and 2029, and 18,757 common shares indirectly through the trust.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 5,000 shares

Net Buy 2 txns

Insider MACDONALD SCOTT D

Role SEE REMARKS

Bought 5,000 shs ($103K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Shares	12,185	$0.00	$0.00
Purchase	Common Shares	5,000	$20.59	$103K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 18,757 shares (Indirect, By Revocable Trust); Common Shares — 65,676 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. These shares were purchased in two transactions at a price of $20.59 per share. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased in each transaction within such transactions.
2. F2. Held by the Scott D. Macdonald Living Trust dated April 21, 2023. These shares were inadvertently reported as held directly by the Reporting Person.
3. F3. Amount includes the following RSUs granted by the Issuer, payable upon vesting in an equal number of common shares of the Issuer: (i) 14,926 RSUs scheduled to vest on July 3, 2026; (ii) 29,632 RSUs scheduled to vest in two equal annual installments on July 1, 2026 and 2027; (iii) 8,933 RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal installments on August 4, 2026, 2027 and 2028; and (iv) 12,185 RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal installments on May 13 2027, 2028 and 2029.
4. F4. Amount includes adjusted RSUs from Form 4/A filed on August 14, 2025.

Key Figures

Open-market purchase: 5,000 shares at $20.59 RSU grant: 12,185 RSUs Direct holdings after: 65,676 common shares +4 more

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Open-market purchase 5,000 shares at $20.59 Common shares bought by revocable trust

RSU grant 12,185 RSUs Award with zero purchase price

Direct holdings after 65,676 common shares Includes multiple RSU awards vesting 2026–2029

Indirect holdings after 18,757 common shares Held by Scott D. Macdonald Living Trust

RSUs vesting July 3, 2026 14,926 RSUs Payable in common shares upon vesting

Two-year RSU award 29,632 RSUs Vest in equal annual installments in 2026 and 2027

Three-year RSU award 8,933 RSUs Vest in three installments in 2026, 2027 and 2028

Key Terms

RSUs, revocable trust, open-market purchase, Form 4

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RSUs financial

"Amount includes the following RSUs granted by the Issuer, payable upon vesting"

RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.

revocable trust financial

"Held by the Scott D. Macdonald Living Trust dated April 21, 2023"

A revocable trust is a legal arrangement where the person who creates it keeps control and can change or cancel the trust at any time, while naming who will manage and receive the assets later. Think of it like a flexible folder for your investments and property that can be relabeled or reworked as circumstances change; it matters to investors because it determines how ownership is recorded, how easily assets transfer on incapacity or death, and whether holdings bypass public probate proceedings.

open-market purchase financial

"Purchase in open market or private transaction"

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

Form 4 regulatory

"Amount includes adjusted RSUs from Form 4/A filed on August 14, 2025"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

FAQ

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What insider transactions did STRZ officer Scott D. Macdonald report?

Scott D. Macdonald reported two transactions: an open-market purchase of 5,000 Starz common shares and a grant of 12,185 restricted stock units. The purchase occurred through his revocable trust, while the RSUs were awarded by the company at no purchase price.

At what price did the STRZ insider buy common shares?

The insider’s revocable trust bought 5,000 Starz common shares at $20.59 per share. A footnote states these were executed as two transactions at that same price, and the insider offers to provide detailed breakdowns upon request to interested parties.

How many Starz (STRZ) shares does Scott D. Macdonald hold after these transactions?

After the transactions, Scott D. Macdonald holds 65,676 Starz common shares directly and 18,757 shares indirectly through his living trust. The direct total includes several RSU awards that will convert into common shares as they vest over future years.

What RSU awards are included in the STRZ insider’s holdings?

His direct holdings include RSUs that convert into an equal number of Starz common shares upon vesting: 14,926 RSUs vesting July 3, 2026; 29,632 RSUs vesting in 2026 and 2027; 8,933 RSUs vesting in 2026–2028; and 12,185 RSUs vesting in 2027–2029.

How are the 5,000 STRZ shares owned by the insider held?

The 5,000 purchased shares are held indirectly through the Scott D. Macdonald Living Trust dated April 21, 2023. A footnote clarifies these shares were previously reported as directly held, but they are actually owned by this revocable trust structure.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/14/2026 - 06:38 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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

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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^*

MACDONALD SCOTT D

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SEE REMARKS

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/12/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Shares	05/12/2026		P		5,000	A	$20.59(1)	18,757	I	By Revocable Trust(2)
Common Shares	05/13/2026		A		12,185	A	$0	65,676(3)(4)	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. These shares were purchased in two transactions at a price of $20.59 per share. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased in each transaction within such transactions.

2. Held by the Scott D. Macdonald Living Trust dated April 21, 2023. These shares were inadvertently reported as held directly by the Reporting Person.

3. Amount includes the following RSUs granted by the Issuer, payable upon vesting in an equal number of common shares of the Issuer: (i) 14,926 RSUs scheduled to vest on July 3, 2026; (ii) 29,632 RSUs scheduled to vest in two equal annual installments on July 1, 2026 and 2027; (iii) 8,933 RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal installments on August 4, 2026, 2027 and 2028; and (iv) 12,185 RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal installments on May 13 2027, 2028 and 2029.

4. Amount includes adjusted RSUs from Form 4/A filed on August 14, 2025.

Remarks:

	/s/ Le Marjanac, by power of atty., for Scott D. Macdonald	05/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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