WEBTOON (WBTN) director David J. Lee has 9,686 shares withheld for tax
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. director and officer David J. Lee had 9,686 shares of Common Stock withheld on April 12, 2026 to cover income tax obligations tied to vesting equity awards. The shares were withheld by the company and the transaction is not an open-market sale. After this tax-withholding disposition, Lee directly holds 234,067 shares of WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Lee David J.
Role
See Remarks
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 9,686 | $11.12 | $108K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 234,067 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 9,686 shares
Per-share value for withholding: $11.12 per share
Shares held after transaction: 234,067 shares
3 metrics
Shares withheld for taxes
9,686 shares
Common Stock withheld on April 12, 2026 for tax obligations
Per-share value for withholding
$11.12 per share
Assigned value for 9,686 withheld shares
Shares held after transaction
234,067 shares
Direct Common Stock holdings after tax-withholding disposition
Key Terms
Form 4, equity awards, income tax withholding, net settlement, +1 more
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Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
equity awards financial
"in connection with the vesting and net settlement of the Reporting Person's equity awards"
Equity awards are payments to employees or directors made in the form of company stock or rights to buy stock later, serving as a way to share ownership rather than cash. For investors, they matter because they align staff incentives with company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding over time (which can reduce each share’s claim on profits), and create compensation costs that affect reported earnings.
income tax withholding financial
"withheld by the Issuer to satisfy income tax withholding and remittance obligations"
net settlement financial
"in connection with the vesting and net settlement of the Reporting Person's equity awards"
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
FAQ
What insider transaction did WEBTOON (WBTN) report for David J. Lee?
WEBTOON reported that David J. Lee had 9,686 shares of Common Stock withheld to satisfy income tax obligations. The withholding occurred in connection with vesting and net settlement of previously granted equity awards, rather than an open-market share sale.