[Form 4] TKO Group Holdings, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
TKO Group Holdings director Nick Khan was granted 29,588 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 08/17/2025. Each RSU converts to one share of Class A common stock and the award carries a $0 purchase price. The RSUs were granted by the company's Compensation Committee as recognition for the reporting person's role tied to the issuer's performance. The RSUs vest in two equal annual installments beginning on 08/17/2026, and after the grant the reporting person beneficially owns 29,588 shares on a direct basis.
- 29,588 RSUs granted to align the director's interests with shareholders and recognize the issuer's stated exceptional performance
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Director award of 29,588 RSUs aligns executive incentives with shareholder value but appears routine and time‑based.
The RSU grant was approved by the Compensation Committee and vests over two annual installments, linking the director's future equity receipt to continued service through 2027. The award size is explicitly quantified as 29,588 RSUs, each converting to one Class A share at no purchase price. From a governance perspective, this is a common retention and alignment tool; the filing shows direct beneficial ownership post‑grant but includes no performance‑based vesting conditions beyond the committee's stated recognition of company performance.
TL;DR: Grant structure is standard: time‑based RSUs, two equal annual vesting installments, zero exercise price, modest grant size.
The grant’s mechanics—29,588 RSUs, $0 price, two equal annual vesting installments starting 08/17/2026—indicate a straightforward retention/recognition award rather than a market‑priced or performance‑contingent vehicle. The filing notes the Compensation Committee tied the award to the issuer’s exceptional business performance, but the RSUs themselves vest by time. There is no indication of accelerated vesting, additional performance metrics, or derivative instruments in this report.