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TechTarget CEO sells 12,608 shares to cover taxes

The sale was described as a tax-withholding transaction rather than a discretionary sale.

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TechTarget, Inc. (TTGT) Chief Executive Officer Gary John Nugent had 34,166 restricted stock units vest and settle into common stock on September 22, 2026. On September 23, he sold 12,608 shares at an average of $3.74 per share in a sell-to-cover transaction for withholding taxes; the footnote says the sale was not discretionary. The reported RSU position following the transaction was 68,331 shares, with 34,166 and 34,165 additional RSUs scheduled to vest on September 22, 2027, and September 22, 2028, respectively.

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Insider Nugent Gary John
Role Chief Executive Officer
Sold 12,608 shs ($47K)
Approx. gross sale proceeds $47K
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock F3, F4 12,608 $3.74 $47K
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F1, F2, F5 34,166 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock F1, F2 34,166 -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 68,331 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 25,758 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (5)
  1. F1. This transaction represents the settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs") in shares of common stock on their scheduled vesting date.
  2. F2. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of TechTarget, Inc.'s ("Informa TechTarget") Common Stock upon vesting.
  3. F3. Reflects a "sell to cover" transaction to cover withholding taxes due in connection with Informa TechTarget's delivery to the Reporting Person of shares in settlement of restricted stock units. This "sell to cover" transaction in order to satisfy tax obligations does not represent a discretionary transaction by the Reporting Person.
  4. F4. The price reflected is the average price per share for the transactions that are aggregated and reported on the line. Shares ranged in price from $3.74 to $3.7708. The Reporting Person will provide to the Commission, the issuer and any stockholder, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price.
  5. F5. This award was granted on September 22, 2025. 34,166 of the RSUs subject to the award vested on September 22, 2026, 34,166 of the RSUs are scheduled to vest on September 22, 2027, and 34,165 of the RSUs are scheduled to vest on September 22, 2028. Vested shares will be delivered to the Reporting Person on the applicable dates as set forth in the Reporting Person's award agreement with respect to each vesting tranche.
Shares sold 12,608 shares September 23, 2026
Average sale price $3.74 per share September 23, 2026
Reported sale-price range $3.74 to $3.7708 per share Transactions aggregated on the sale line
RSUs vested and settled 34,166 shares September 22, 2026
RSUs following transaction 68,331 shares Reported after the September 22, 2026 transaction
Scheduled RSU vesting 34,166 shares Scheduled to vest September 22, 2027
Scheduled RSU vesting 34,165 shares Scheduled to vest September 22, 2028
restricted stock units financial
"settlement of restricted stock units"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
sell to cover financial
"Reflects a "sell to cover" transaction"
Sell to cover is when a person who receives company stock through options or awards sells just enough shares immediately to pay required taxes, exercise costs, or fees, keeping the rest. Think of it like cashing part of a bonus to cover the tax bill so you can keep the remainder. For investors, it can create predictable small selling pressure and slightly change the number of shares actually held by insiders without increasing long‑term dilution.
scheduled vesting date financial
"on their scheduled vesting date"
withholding taxes financial
"to cover withholding taxes due"
Withholding taxes are amounts a payer or government takes out of payments — such as wages, interest, or dividends — before the recipient gets the money, functioning like a cashier keeping part of a bill to pay taxes on your behalf. For investors this matters because it reduces the cash they actually receive, affects net returns and yield calculations, and may require additional paperwork or treaty claims to recover or offset the withheld amount against final tax bills.

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How many TTGT shares did CEO Gary John Nugent sell, and at what price?

Gary John Nugent sold 12,608 shares on September 23, 2026, at an average price of $3.74 per share. The reported transactions ranged from $3.74 to $3.7708 per share. The footnote identifies the sale as covering withholding taxes connected to the RSU settlement.

How many RSUs vested for TTGT's CEO, and what future tranches were scheduled?

34,166 RSUs vested on September 22, 2026 and were settled in common stock. The award schedules 34,166 RSUs to vest on September 22, 2027, and 34,165 on September 22, 2028. The reported RSU position following the transaction was 68,331 shares.

Was the TTGT CEO's stock sale reported under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported. The transaction footnote describes the 12,608-share sale as a sell-to-cover transaction to satisfy withholding taxes and says it was not discretionary.

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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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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*
Nugent Gary John

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O TECHTARGET, INC.
275 GROVE STREET

(Street)
NEWTON MASSACHUSETTS 02466

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
TechTarget, Inc. [ TTGT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/22/2026
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 Stock09/22/2026M34,166A(1)(2)38,366D
Common Stock09/23/2026(3)S12,608D$3.74(4)25,758D
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
Restricted Stock Units(1)(2)09/22/2026M34,166 (5) (5)Common Stock34,166$068,331D
Explanation of Responses:
1. This transaction represents the settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs") in shares of common stock on their scheduled vesting date.
2. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of TechTarget, Inc.'s ("Informa TechTarget") Common Stock upon vesting.
3. Reflects a "sell to cover" transaction to cover withholding taxes due in connection with Informa TechTarget's delivery to the Reporting Person of shares in settlement of restricted stock units. This "sell to cover" transaction in order to satisfy tax obligations does not represent a discretionary transaction by the Reporting Person.
4. The price reflected is the average price per share for the transactions that are aggregated and reported on the line. Shares ranged in price from $3.74 to $3.7708. The Reporting Person will provide to the Commission, the issuer and any stockholder, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased or sold at each separate price.
5. This award was granted on September 22, 2025. 34,166 of the RSUs subject to the award vested on September 22, 2026, 34,166 of the RSUs are scheduled to vest on September 22, 2027, and 34,165 of the RSUs are scheduled to vest on September 22, 2028. Vested shares will be delivered to the Reporting Person on the applicable dates as set forth in the Reporting Person's award agreement with respect to each vesting tranche.
/s/ Charles D. Rennick, Attorney-in-Fact09/24/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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