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Versant Media Group (VSNT) director awarded 5,119 deferred stock units vesting in 2027

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Mahoney William Scott reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Versant Media Group, Inc. director William Scott Mahoney received an award of 5,119 deferred restricted stock units (DRSUs) tied to Class A Common Stock at a reference price of $36.14 per unit. Each DRSU represents a contingent right to one share, vesting in full on the earlier of June 26, 2027, or the company’s 2027 annual shareholder meeting. Settlement of the units is deferred until his separation from service or upon a change in control, death, or disability. Following this grant, his reported direct holdings associated with this award are 7,497 units.

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Insider Mahoney William Scott
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock 5,119 $36.14 $185K
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 7,497 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Deferred stock units granted 5,119 units Grant of DRSUs on June 26, 2026
Reference price per unit $36.14 per unit Grant price for DRSUs
Holdings after transaction 7,497 units Total reported direct position after grant
Vesting date June 26, 2027 Full vesting or earlier 2027 annual meeting
deferred restricted stock units financial
"Represents deferred restricted stock units ("DRSUs"). Each DRSU represents a contingent right to receive one share"
Deferred restricted stock units are promises by a company to give employees or executives company shares at a future date, subject to conditions like continued employment or performance targets; the delivery and tax event are intentionally delayed. They matter to investors because they affect when new shares may be issued and how executives are motivated—like a paycheck held in escrow that vests over time, influencing potential share dilution and management behavior.
change in control financial
"Settlement ... deferred until separation from service or the earliest to occur of (i) a change in control"
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
separation from service financial
"Settlement of the DRSUs has been deferred until the Reporting Person's separation from service"
disability financial
"or (iii) the Reporting Person's disability"
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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*
Mahoney William Scott

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O VERSANT MEDIA GROUP, INC.
229 WEST 43RD STREET

(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10036

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Versant Media Group, Inc. [ VSNT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/26/2026
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 Stock06/26/2026A5,119(1)A$36.147,497D
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. Represents deferred restricted stock units ("DRSUs"). Each DRSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock. The DRSUs will vest in full on the earlier of June 26, 2027, or the Company's 2027 annual meeting of shareholders. Settlement of the DRSUs has been deferred until the Reporting Person's separation from service or the earliest to occur of (i) a change in control, (ii) the Reporting Person's death, or (iii) the Reporting Person's disability.
Remarks:
/s/ Jordan R. Fasbender, as Attorney-in-Fact06/29/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Versant Media Group (VSNT) disclose about William Scott Mahoney in this Form 4?

Versant Media Group reported that director William Scott Mahoney received 5,119 deferred restricted stock units linked to Class A Common Stock, vesting in 2027 and settling only after separation from service or specific triggering events such as change in control, death, or disability.

How many Versant Media Group (VSNT) units did William Scott Mahoney receive?

William Scott Mahoney was granted 5,119 deferred restricted stock units. Each unit represents a contingent right to one share of Class A Common Stock, subject to vesting and later settlement conditions defined in the award terms disclosed in the filing footnote.

When do William Scott Mahoney’s VSNT deferred restricted stock units vest?

The deferred restricted stock units vest in full on the earlier of June 26, 2027, or Versant Media Group’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders. Vesting must occur before any settlement, which itself is deferred until separation or other specified triggering events.

When will William Scott Mahoney’s VSNT deferred stock units be settled into shares?

Settlement of the deferred restricted stock units is postponed until Mahoney’s separation from service or the earliest of a change in control, death, or disability. Until then, he holds a contingent right rather than immediate delivery of Class A Common Stock shares.

What are William Scott Mahoney’s reported VSNT holdings after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, Mahoney is shown with 7,497 units related to Class A Common Stock. This figure reflects his direct position in the awarded deferred restricted stock units, giving context to the scale of this compensation-related equity award.