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Starz Entertainment (STRZ) CFO logs RSU grants and tax withholding actions

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Starz Entertainment Corp. CFO and Treasurer Scott D. Macdonald reported equity compensation-related movements in Common Shares on August 4, 2026. He received 5,935 shares issued upon settlement of previously granted performance-based restricted share units, while 1,303 and 2,597 shares were withheld by the issuer at $26.05 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations on RSU settlements. Macdonald also holds 18,757 shares indirectly through the Scott D. Macdonald Living Trust dated April 21, 2023, and has additional RSUs scheduled to vest in 2027–2029 in specified installments.

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Insider MACDONALD SCOTT D
Role CFO and Treasurer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Shares F1, F2 1,303 $26.05 $34K
Grant/Award Common Shares F3, F2 5,935 $0.00 $0.00
Tax Withholding Common Shares F4, F2 2,597 $26.05 $68K
holding Common Shares F5 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 58,030 shares (Direct); Common Shares — 18,757 shares (Indirect, By Revocable Trust)
Footnotes (5)
  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) 14,816 RSUs scheduled to vest on July 1, 2027; (ii) 5,955 RSUs scheduled to vest in two equal installments on August 4, 2027 and 2028; and (iii) 12,185 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.
  5. F5. Held by the Scott D. Macdonald Living Trust dated April 21, 2023.
RSU Shares Issued 5,935 Common Shares Common shares issued upon settlement of previously granted performance-based RSUs on August 4, 2026
Tax Withholding Shares (RSUs) 1,303 Common Shares Shares withheld by issuer to satisfy tax withholding on settlement of restricted share units at $26.05 per share
Tax Withholding Shares (Performance RSUs) 2,597 Common Shares Shares withheld by issuer to satisfy tax withholding on settlement of performance-based restricted share units at $26.05 per share
Reference Share Price $26.05 per share Price used for tax withholding calculations on RSU settlements
Indirect Holdings via Trust 18,757 Common Shares Shares held by the Scott D. Macdonald Living Trust dated April 21, 2023
RSUs Vesting July 1, 2027 14,816 RSUs Restricted share units scheduled to vest on July 1, 2027
RSUs Vesting Aug 4, 2027 & 2028 5,955 RSUs RSUs scheduled to vest in two equal installments on August 4, 2027 and 2028
RSUs Vesting May 13, 2027–2029 12,185 RSUs RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal installments on May 13, 2027, 2028 and 2029
restricted share units financial
"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"
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.
vesting financial
"RSUs scheduled to vest on July 1, 2027; RSUs scheduled to vest in two equal installments"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

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FAQ

What insider share transactions did STRZ CFO Scott D. Macdonald report on August 4, 2026?
Scott D. Macdonald reported 5,935 Common Shares issued upon settlement of performance-based RSUs, and dispositions of 1,303 and 2,597 shares withheld at $26.05 per share to cover tax withholding on RSU settlements, all as equity compensation-related events.

Were Scott D. Macdonald’s STRZ share dispositions open-market sales?
No. The reported dispositions of 1,303 and 2,597 Common Shares were shares withheld by Starz Entertainment to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligations upon settlement of restricted share units, at a reference price of $26.05 per share, rather than open-market sales.

How many Starz Entertainment (STRZ) shares does Scott D. Macdonald hold indirectly?
Scott D. Macdonald is reported as indirectly holding 18,757 Common Shares of Starz Entertainment Corp. through the Scott D. Macdonald Living Trust dated April 21, 2023, which is identified as holding those shares on his behalf as of the reported date.

What future RSU vesting schedule does STRZ CFO Scott D. Macdonald have?
Macdonald’s position includes RSUs payable in shares: 14,816 RSUs scheduled to vest on July 1, 2027; 5,955 RSUs vesting in two equal installments on August 4, 2027 and 2028; and 12,185 RSUs vesting in three equal installments on May 13, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Did Scott D. Macdonald’s STRZ insider transactions use a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
The report indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked, and the explanatory footnotes describe only RSU settlements and tax withholding. There is no statement that these equity compensation-related transactions occurred under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
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
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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CFO and Treasurer
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 Shares08/04/2026F1,303(1)D$26.0554,692(2)D
Common Shares08/04/2026A5,935(3)A$060,627(2)D
Common Shares08/04/2026F2,597(4)D$26.0558,030(2)D
Common Shares18,757IBy Revocable Trust(5)
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) 14,816 RSUs scheduled to vest on July 1, 2027; (ii) 5,955 RSUs scheduled to vest in two equal installments on August 4, 2027 and 2028; and (iii) 12,185 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.
5. Held by the Scott D. Macdonald Living Trust dated April 21, 2023.
Remarks:
/s/ Le Marjanac, by power of atty., for Scott D. Macdonald08/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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