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Townsquare Media (TSQ) EVP adds 2,000 Class A shares via plan

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Townsquare Media EVP, Finance Op and Tech, Scott Schatz, reported acquiring 2,000 shares of Class A common stock on July 16, 2026 at $4.57 per share under the company’s 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, bringing his direct Class A holdings to 70,994 shares.

His reported Class A position includes 40,994 unrestricted shares and 30,000 fully vested options. His Class B position totals 196,846 interests, comprising 21,846 unrestricted Class B shares and 175,000 fully vested options, all noted as not subject to vesting or transfer restrictions.

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Insider Schatz Scott
Role EVP, Finance Op and Tech
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock F1, F2 2,000 $4.57 $9K
holding Class B Common Stock F3 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 70,994 shares (Direct); Class B Common Stock — 196,846 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. The shares reported herein represent shares acquired under the terms of the Company's 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  2. F2. Includes 40,994 shares of Class A common stock that are not subject to vesting or transfer restrictions and 30,000 options to purchase Class A common stock that are fully vested and not subject to transfer restrictions.
  3. F3. Includes 21,846 shares of Class B common stock that are not subject to vesting or transfer restrictions and 175,000 options to purchase Class B common stock that are fully vested and not subject to transfer restrictions.
Class A shares acquired 2,000 shares Grant, award, or other acquisition on July 16, 2026 at $4.57 per share
Acquisition price $4.5700 per share Price for 2,000 Class A shares acquired under 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Class A holdings after transaction 70,994 shares Direct Class A common stock position following July 16, 2026 acquisition
Class B holdings after transaction 196,846 shares and options Includes 21,846 Class B shares and 175,000 fully vested options
Unrestricted Class A shares 40,994 shares Class A shares not subject to vesting or transfer restrictions
Unrestricted Class B shares 21,846 shares Class B shares not subject to vesting or transfer restrictions
Vested Class A options 30,000 options Options to purchase Class A common stock, fully vested and unrestricted
Vested Class B options 175,000 options Options to purchase Class B common stock, fully vested and unrestricted
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"shares acquired under the terms of the Company's 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan"
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
vesting financial
"shares of Class A common stock that are not subject to vesting or transfer restrictions"
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.
transfer restrictions financial
"shares of Class B common stock that are not subject to vesting or transfer restrictions"
Transfer restrictions are legal or contractual limits that prevent or delay selling, gifting, or otherwise moving ownership of a security. Think of them like a temporary lock on a share that can be imposed by law, a contract, or a registrar: they matter to investors because they reduce liquidity, can delay when holders can realize cash, and often affect a security’s market value and attractiveness to buyers.
options to purchase Class A common stock financial
"30,000 options to purchase Class A common stock that are fully vested"
options to purchase Class B common stock financial
"175,000 options to purchase Class B common stock that are fully vested"

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Townsquare Media (TSQ) report for Scott Schatz?

Townsquare Media reported that EVP, Finance Op and Tech, Scott Schatz acquired 2,000 shares of Class A common stock on July 16, 2026 at $4.57 per share. The acquisition was made under the company’s 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan as a grant/award transaction.

How many Townsquare Media (TSQ) Class A shares does Scott Schatz now hold?

After the reported transaction, Scott Schatz holds 70,994 shares of Townsquare Media Class A common stock directly. This Class A position consists of 40,994 shares that are unrestricted and 30,000 fully vested options to purchase additional Class A shares, all free of transfer restrictions.

What plan was used for Scott Schatz’s latest TSQ share acquisition?

The 2,000 Class A shares acquired by Scott Schatz were obtained under Townsquare Media’s 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. This plan-based acquisition is reflected as a grant/award transaction at a price of $4.57 per share in the Form 4 filing.

What are Scott Schatz’s Class B holdings and options in Townsquare Media (TSQ)?

Scott Schatz reports total Class B interests of 196,846, consisting of 21,846 Class B shares and 175,000 fully vested options to purchase Class B common stock. Footnotes state these shares and options are not subject to vesting or transfer restrictions as of the transaction date.

Are the TSQ shares and options reported for Scott Schatz subject to vesting or transfer restrictions?

Footnotes state that 40,994 Class A shares and 21,846 Class B shares, plus 30,000 Class A options and 175,000 Class B options, are fully vested and not subject to transfer restrictions. These holdings are therefore reported as unrestricted in the Form 4 disclosure.
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
OMB APPROVAL
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*
Schatz Scott

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O TOWNSQUARE MEDIA, INC.
4 MANHATTANVILLE ROAD SUITE 107

(Street)
PURCHASE NEW YORK 10577

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Townsquare Media, Inc. [ TSQ ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP, Finance Op and Tech
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/16/2026
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
Class A Common Stock07/16/2026A2,000A(1)$4.5770,994(2)D
Class B Common Stock196,846(3)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The shares reported herein represent shares acquired under the terms of the Company's 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
2. Includes 40,994 shares of Class A common stock that are not subject to vesting or transfer restrictions and 30,000 options to purchase Class A common stock that are fully vested and not subject to transfer restrictions.
3. Includes 21,846 shares of Class B common stock that are not subject to vesting or transfer restrictions and 175,000 options to purchase Class B common stock that are fully vested and not subject to transfer restrictions.
Remarks:
/s/ Scott Schatz07/20/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)