[Form 4] WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SmartStop Self Storage REIT (NYSE: SMA) filed an 8-K announcing two board changes. Director Paula Mathews retired effective 30 June 2025; there were no disagreements cited. The Compensation Committee accelerated vesting of 12,412 LTIP units for Mathews, valued at approximately $450,000 based on the 30 June share price, creating a one-time, non-cash equity compensation expense.

On 1 July 2025 the Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee recommended, and the Board approved, the appointment of Lora Gotcheva as an independent director effective 10 July 2025. Gotcheva brings 25 years of real-estate investment experience, most recently as Managing Director at CPP Investments, and will join the Audit and Compensation Committees.

Gotcheva will receive:

• Board cash retainer: $65,000 (prorated)
• Audit Committee retainer: $10,000 (prorated)
• Compensation Committee retainer: $7,500 (prorated)
• Initial equity award: $100,000, vesting after one year

The filing is limited to governance changes; it contains no operational or earnings data.

Positive

• Addition of experienced independent director with extensive real-estate investment background enhances board expertise and committee oversight.
• No disagreements cited in the outgoing director’s resignation, indicating stable governance environment.

Negative

• $450,000 accelerated vesting of LTIP units introduces a small incremental equity compensation expense and potential minor dilution.

Insights

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Routine board refresh; adds seasoned REIT investor, no red flags, minor one-time equity expense.

Mathews’ retirement follows normal succession planning and is explicitly unconnected to policy disagreements, reducing risk of underlying disputes. Accelerated vesting is permissible under the 2022 LTIP but creates a modest dilution/expense of roughly $450k—immaterial to SmartStop’s equity base. Appointment of Gotcheva strengthens board independence and deepens real-estate capital markets expertise, particularly valuable for a storage REIT pursuing external growth. Committee assignments align with her background, bolstering audit oversight. Overall effect on governance quality is modestly positive; financial impact negligible.

Portfolio Manager

TL;DR: Governance reshuffle unlikely to move the stock; watch for strategic shifts from new director’s CPP experience.

Director turnover is commonplace and doesn’t alter cash flow. Gotcheva’s 25-year record in global real-estate deals could signal an appetite for more joint ventures or cross-border partnerships, but such strategic implications remain speculative until disclosed. The $450k accelerated vesting is a rounding error versus SmartStop’s market cap. Net effect on valuation: neutral. I classify the event as not impactful for position sizing or price targets, yet note the potential for strategic optionality given Gotcheva’s infrastructure and REIT background.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Jeong Saeju

(Last) (First) (Middle)

5700 WILSHIRE BLVD

SUITE 220

(Street)

LOS ANGELES CA 90036

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. [ WBTN ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/02/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	07/02/2025		A		48,491(1)	A	$0	48,491	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reported securities represent restricted stock units ("RSUs") which each entitle the reporting person to receive one share of common stock upon vesting. The RSUs will vest in 1/12th installments on the last day of each of the successive three-month periods immediately following June 23, 2025, subject to continued service through each such date.

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FAQ

Why did Paula Mathews resign from SmartStop Self Storage REIT's board?

Mathews retired voluntarily on 30 June 2025 and cited no disagreements with the company.

What is the financial impact of Mathews’ accelerated LTIP vesting?

12,412 units vested, carrying a $450,000 fair value based on 30 June 2025 closing price.

Who is the new independent director at SmartStop Self Storage REIT?

Lora Gotcheva, former Managing Director at CPP Investments, joins the board on 10 July 2025.

What compensation will Lora Gotcheva receive as a director of SMA?

Annualized cash retainers total $82,500 (prorated), plus an initial $100,000 equity award vesting in one year.

Will these board changes affect SmartStop’s stock symbol or listing?

No. The company continues to trade on the NYSE under ticker SMA; listing details remain unchanged.

Does the 8-K include any earnings or operational updates?

No, the filing is limited to board composition and compensation; it contains no financial performance data.