TEGNA (TGNA) director converts RSUs and phantom units in merger payout
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
TEGNA Inc. director Henry Wadsworth McGee III reported the disposition of equity-based awards tied to a merger closing. On March 19, 2026, 13,678 Restricted Stock Units and 86,631 Phantom Share Units were reported as dispositions to the issuer at $22.00 per underlying share.
According to the merger agreement, each restricted stock unit and phantom share unit was cancelled at the effective time and converted into the right to receive the merger consideration for each underlying share of TEGLA common stock. These are compensation-related, non‑market transactions rather than open‑market stock sales, and no derivative awards of these types remain after the event.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
McGee Henry Wadsworth III
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disposition | Restricted Stock Units | 13,678 | $22.00 | $301K |
| Disposition | Phantom Share Units | 86,631 | $22.00 | $1.91M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct);
Phantom Share Units — 0 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each time-based restricted stock unit award in respect of shares of Company Common Stock ("Company RSU Award") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the underlying Company Common Stock. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, at the Effective Time, each Company RSU Award was cancelled and converted into the right to receive the Merger Consideration in respect of each share of Company Common Stock underlying the Company RSU Award. Each hypothetical investment in Company Common Stock under each of the (i) TEGNA Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan Rules for Post-2004 Deferrals, as amended and (ii) TEGNA Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan Restatement Rules for Pre-2005 Deferrals, as amended, with a value equal to the value of a share of Company Common Stock ("Company Phantom Share Unit Award") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the underlying Company Common Stock. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, at the Effective Time, each Company Phantom Share Unit Award was converted into the right to receive the Merger Consideration in respect of each share of Company Common Stock subject to such Company Phantom Share Unit Award.
FAQ
What insider transaction did TEGNA (TGNA) director Henry W. McGee III report?
Henry W. McGee III reported dispositions of equity-based awards. He surrendered 13,678 Restricted Stock Units and 86,631 Phantom Share Units to the issuer, tied to a merger closing, rather than executing open-market stock sales.
Were Henry W. McGee III’s TEGNA (TGNA) transactions open-market stock sales?
No, the transactions were not open-market stock sales. They were dispositions of Restricted Stock Units and Phantom Share Units to the issuer, occurring when these awards were cancelled and converted into merger consideration under the merger agreement.
How many TEGNA (TGNA) Restricted Stock Units did Henry W. McGee III dispose of?
He reported disposing of 13,678 Restricted Stock Units. Each unit represented a contingent right to receive one share of TEGNA common stock before being cancelled and converted into the right to receive the merger consideration at the effective time.
What does the merger agreement mean for TEGNA (TGNA) equity awards in this filing?
The merger agreement caused the cancellation of RSU and Phantom Share Unit awards at the effective time. Each award was converted into the right to receive the merger consideration per underlying TEGNA share, replacing equity-based compensation with a merger-linked cash or equivalent payout right.