Every Form 4 that TEGNA Inc. (TGNA) has filed with the SEC in the last 12 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A Form 4 covers the transactions officers, directors and large holders report, so if you follow TGNA and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full TGNA filings page.
TEGNA Inc. senior vice president and chief growth officer Thomas R. Cox reported merger-related dispositions of all his TEGNA equity interests. These transactions occurred when TEGNA was acquired by Nexstar Media Group and became a wholly owned subsidiary.
Under the merger, each share of TEGNA common stock was converted into the right to receive 22.00 in cash. Cox’s restricted stock units, performance share awards and phantom share units tied to TEGNA common stock were cancelled and converted into cash rights based on this merger consideration, and his direct and 401(k) plan common stock holdings were likewise disposed of, leaving no remaining TEGNA equity reported.
TEGNA Inc. director Stuart J. Epstein reported the disposition of his equity in connection with TEGNA’s merger with Nexstar Media Group. At the merger’s effective time, each share of TEGNA common stock was converted into the right to receive $22.00 in cash. Epstein’s time-based restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock, were cancelled and converted into the same $22.00-per-share cash consideration, and his reported holdings of both RSUs and common stock went to zero following these issuer dispositions.
TEGNA Inc director Scott K. McCune reported the disposition of his equity interests in connection with the company’s merger with Nexstar Media Group. Under the merger, each share of TEGNA common stock was converted into the right to receive $22.00 in cash.
At the effective time of the merger, 26,108 time-based restricted stock units and 6,869 phantom share units, each representing one share of common stock, were cancelled and converted into the right to receive the $22.00 cash consideration per underlying share. In a related disposition to the issuer, 91,216.502 common shares were likewise converted to the cash merger consideration, leaving McCune with zero reported TEGNA shares or units following these transactions.
TEGNA director Neal Shapiro reported dispositions tied to the closing of TEGNA’s merger with Nexstar Media Group. Under the merger, each share of TEGNA common stock was converted into the right to receive $22.00 in cash. Shapiro’s time-based restricted stock units covering 15,873 shares and phantom share units covering 98,885 shares were cancelled and converted into cash rights at this price, and 43,372.6 shares of common stock were similarly converted. These Form 4 entries are dispositions to the issuer as part of the all-cash merger, not open-market trades.
TEGNA Inc. President and CEO Michael F. Steib reported dispositions of his equity in connection with TEGNA’s merger with Nexstar Media Group. On March 19, 2026, 354,252 time-based restricted stock units and 481,603.6 performance shares tied to TEGNA common stock were cancelled and converted into the right to receive $22.00 in cash per underlying share under the merger agreement. In addition, 192,392.02 shares of TEGNA common stock held directly and 737.619 shares held through a 401(k) plan were disposed to the issuer at $22.00 per share as merger consideration. Following these transactions, the filing shows no remaining TEGNA equity or awards for Steib, as TEGNA became a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar and certain more recent RSU awards were converted into Nexstar stock-based units.
TEGNA director Melinda Witmer reported dispositions of her equity interests in connection with the company’s merger with Nexstar Media Group. At the merger’s effective time, each share of TEGLA common stock was converted into the right to receive $22.00 in cash.
Her time-based restricted stock units covering 9,142 shares of common stock and phantom share units covering 18,091 shares were cancelled and converted into the right to receive the same cash merger consideration per underlying share. In a separate line item, 59,705.447 shares of TEGLA common stock were likewise reported as a disposition to the issuer at $22.00 per share.
Following these transactions, the Form 4 shows zero shares and units remaining in these awards, reflecting the cash-out of Witmer’s TEGLA equity as the company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar.
TEGNA SVP and CFO Julie Heskett reported the cancellation of her TE GNA equity awards and shares in connection with the company’s merger with Nexstar Media Group. Under the merger agreement, each share of TEGNA common stock was converted into the right to receive $22.00 in cash.
The filing shows dispositions back to the issuer of 75,911 restricted stock units, 100,823.5 performance shares, and 8,705.447 phantom share units, each tied to TEGNA common stock. It also reports issuer dispositions of 117,227.774 common shares held directly and 10,590.271 common shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, leaving no TEGNA shares or related awards reported as outstanding.
TEGNA Inc. director Howard D. Elias reported the disposition to the issuer of restricted stock units, phantom share units, and common stock in connection with TEGNA’s merger with Nexstar Media Group. Under the merger, each TEGNA common share was converted into the right to receive $22.00 in cash. Elias’s time-based restricted stock units and phantom share unit awards, each representing rights tied to TEGNA common stock, were canceled at the merger’s effective time and converted into rights to receive the same cash consideration for the underlying shares, leaving no remaining holdings in these instruments.
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.
TEGNA Inc. director Gina L. Bianchini reported the cancellation of equity awards and common shares in connection with the company’s cash merger with Nexstar Media Group at $22.00 per share. According to the merger agreement, each share of TE GNA common stock was converted into the right to receive $22.00 in cash at the effective time of the merger.
The filing shows dispositions to the issuer of 9,142 restricted stock units, 15,818 phantom share units, and 51,032.112 shares of common stock, all at $22.00 per share, with each unit or share representing one share of underlying common stock. Following these transactions, Bianchini’s reported direct holdings in these securities are zero, reflecting a cash-out driven by the merger terms rather than open-market trading.
Tegna Inc. director West Denmark reported dispositions tied to the company’s merger with Nexstar Media Group. On March 19, 2026, 9,142 restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock, and 8,230.83 common shares were disposed of to the issuer at $22.00 per share. These equity awards and shares were cancelled at the merger’s effective time and converted into the right to receive $22.00 in cash for each underlying share, reflecting the merger consideration under the Agreement and Plan of Merger.
TEGNA Inc director Catherine Dunleavy reported issuer-related dispositions tied to the company’s merger with Nexstar Media Group. On March 19, 2026, 9,142 restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock, were cancelled and converted into the right to receive $22.00 per underlying share in cash.
On the same date, 8,230.83 shares of TEGLA common stock were also disposed of to the issuer at $22.00 per share. These transactions reflect the merger terms, under which each TEGLA common share was converted into the right to receive $22.00 in cash, leaving no reported remaining holdings for these specific awards and shares.
TEGNA Inc. senior vice president and principal accounting officer Clifton A. McClelland III reported the cleanup of his equity in connection with the merger of TEGNA into a Nexstar subsidiary. At the merger’s effective time, each share of TEGNA common stock was converted into the right to receive $22.00 in cash. His awards covering 44,729 restricted stock units, 24,549.9 performance shares and 9,604.545 phantom share units, as well as 85,882.517 shares of common stock held directly and 9,530.311 shares held through a 401(k) plan, were all reported as dispositions to the issuer, leaving no remaining TEGNA holdings.
TEGNA Inc. executive Alex J. Tolston reported the disposition of his remaining TEGNA equity in connection with the company’s merger with Nexstar. On March 19, 2026, his time-based restricted stock units and performance shares tied to TEGNA common stock were cancelled and converted into the right to receive $22.00 per underlying share in cash, as specified in the merger agreement.
Common shares held directly and through a 401(k) plan were also disposed of to the issuer at $22.00 per share, consistent with the merger consideration. Following these transactions, the Form 4 shows Tolston with zero TEGNA common shares and zero related derivative awards remaining.
Steib Michael F reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
TEGNA INC President and CEO Michael F. Steib received an award of 157,571 2024 Performance Shares. Each Performance Share represents a contingent right to receive one share of TEGNA common stock.
The 2024 Performance Shares vest on February 28, 2027, with the vested common shares scheduled to be delivered to Steib on or about March 1, 2027, unless delivered earlier following certain employment or control change events.
McClelland Clifton A. III reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
TEGNA Inc. reported a new equity award for a senior executive. Clifton A. McClelland III, Senior Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer, received a grant of 12,870 2024 Performance Shares tied to TEGLA common stock.
Each 2024 Performance Share represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock. The award vests on February 28, 2027, and the corresponding vested shares are scheduled to be delivered on or about March 1, 2027, subject to earlier delivery in certain employment termination or change in control situations.
Cox Thomas R. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
TEGNA Inc.'s SVP and Chief Growth Officer Thomas R. Cox received an award of 51,794 2024 Performance Shares. Each performance share is a contingent right to receive one share of TEGNA common stock, so this grant represents up to 51,794 shares if conditions are met.
The 2024 Performance Shares vest on February 28, 2027. Unless delivered earlier after certain employment or change-in-control events, the vested common shares are scheduled to be delivered to Cox on or about March 1, 2027. This is a compensation-related equity grant, not an open-market stock purchase or sale.
Heskett Julie reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
TEGNA INC reported that its SVP and CFO, Julie Heskett, received a grant of 51,470 2024 Performance Shares. These awards are a form of equity compensation, shown at a grant price of $0.00 per share and are classified as derivative securities tied to common stock.
Each 2024 Performance Share represents a contingent right to receive one share of TE GNA common stock. The performance shares vest on February 28, 2027, and, unless delivered earlier after certain employment or change-in-control events, the vested common shares are scheduled to be delivered on or about March 1, 2027. Following this award, Heskett holds 51,470 performance shares directly.
Tolston Alex J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
TEGNA INC reported that SVP and Chief Legal Officer Alex J. Tolston received a grant of 72,748 restricted stock units on March 1, 2026. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of TEGNA common stock.
The restricted stock units vest in four equal annual installments on February 28, 2027, February 29, 2028, February 28, 2029, and February 28, 2030. Shares will be delivered in four equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2027, unless delivered earlier following a termination of employment or a change in control.
Steib Michael F reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
TEGNA Inc. reported that President and CEO Michael F. Steib received a grant of 354,252 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of TEGNA common stock.
The units vest in four equal annual installments on February 28, 2027, February 29, 2028, February 28, 2029, and February 28, 2030, and, unless delivered earlier after a termination of employment or a change in control, will be delivered in four equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2027.
TEGNA Inc. senior vice president and principal accounting officer Clifton A. McClelland III reported multiple equity compensation transactions. On March 1, 2026, he received a grant of 20,749 restricted stock units, each representing a right to one share of common stock.
On February 27, 2026, 2023 Performance Shares and several prior restricted stock unit awards vested and were converted into shares of common stock at no cost, with deliveries on March 2, 2026, according to the company’s incentive plan. As part of these vestings, 7,164.943 shares of common stock at $20.95 per share were withheld to satisfy tax obligations rather than sold in the open market.
After these transactions, McClelland directly owned 85,882.517 shares of TE GNA common stock, and indirectly held 9,530.310 shares through a 401(k) plan.
TEGNA SVP and CFO Julie Heskett reported several equity transactions. She received a grant of 75,911 restricted stock units on March 1, 2026, which vest in four equal annual installments from February 28, 2027 through February 28, 2030. On February 27, 2026, 12,080.934 2023 Performance Shares were exercised into the same number of common shares, with 3,883.102 shares withheld at $20.95 per share to cover taxes. After these transactions, she directly holds 117,227.774 common shares and indirectly holds 10,590.270 shares through a 401(k) plan.
TEGNA SVP and Chief Growth Officer Thomas R. Cox reported several equity-related transactions. He received a grant of 88,563 Restricted Stock Units, each representing a right to one share of common stock. Separately, 16,610.976 2023 Performance Shares were exercised into an equal number of common shares, with 5,739.958 shares withheld at $20.95 per share to cover tax obligations. Following these transactions, he directly held 141,881.021 common shares and indirectly held 11,354.260 shares through a 401(k) plan. The new RSUs vest in four equal annual installments from February 28, 2027 through February 28, 2030, with delivery of shares beginning on March 1, 2027.
TEGNA Inc. reported an insider equity transaction by its SVP and Chief Legal Officer on December 15, 2025. The officer converted 52,148 restricted stock units into restricted shares of common stock, and then had 20,520.238 shares of common stock withheld at $19.58 per share to cover tax obligations tied to a Section 83(b) election.
After these transactions, the officer directly beneficially owned 35,486.21 shares of TEGNA common stock and indirectly owned 85.193 shares through a 401(k) plan. The filing explains that the restricted stock units were converted into restricted shares in connection with the consummation of transactions under a merger agreement dated August 18, 2025 among TEGNA, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and Teton Merger Sub, Inc., with the 83(b) election made to mitigate potential adverse tax consequences under specific Internal Revenue Code provisions.
TEGNA Inc.'s President and CEO reported equity transactions dated December 15, 2025. The executive converted 346,769.5 restricted stock units into an equal number of shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0, as shown in both the non-derivative and derivative tables.
Of the resulting shares, 191,763.534 shares of common stock were withheld to satisfy the reporting person's tax obligation in connection with a Section 83(b) election, at a price of $19.58 per share, leaving 192,392.02 shares of common stock held directly. The restricted stock units were converted into restricted shares of common stock generally subject to the same terms and conditions, with the Section 83(b) election made to address potential tax consequences under Sections 280G and 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by an August 18, 2025 Agreement and Plan of Merger among TEGNA, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and Teton Merger Sub, Inc.
TEGNA Inc.'s senior vice president and chief financial officer reported equity transactions involving restricted stock units and common shares on December 15, 2025. The officer converted 79,411.5 restricted stock units into restricted shares of common stock, then had 35,814.587 shares withheld at $19.58 per share to cover tax obligations related to a Section 83(b) election.
After these transactions, the officer directly owned 109,029.942 shares of TEGNA common stock and indirectly held 9,789.455 shares through a 401(k) plan. The filing explains that the restricted stock units were converted into restricted shares and the Section 83(b) election was made to mitigate potential adverse tax consequences under Sections 280G and 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code in connection with the consummation of transactions contemplated by an Agreement and Plan of Merger among TEGNA, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and Teton Merger Sub, Inc. dated August 18, 2025.
TEGNA Inc. reported insider equity award activity by its senior vice president and chief growth officer. On 12/15/2025, 82,112.25 restricted stock units were converted into restricted shares of common stock, generally on the same terms.
To cover taxes tied to a Section 83(b) election, 40,262.529 common shares were withheld at $19.58 per share. After these transactions, the officer beneficially owned 131,010.003 common shares directly and 10,548.541 shares through a 401(k) plan. The restricted stock unit conversion and election were made in connection with the consummation of transactions under the August 18, 2025 Agreement and Plan of Merger among TEGNA, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and Teton Merger Sub, Inc.