28,887 WEBTOON (WBTN) shares withheld for taxes on Kim Junkoo awards
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. director and officer Kim Junkoo reported a tax-related share disposition. On April 26, 2026, 28,887 shares of common stock at $11.13 per share were withheld by the company to cover income tax obligations from vesting equity awards, which the footnote clarifies is not a sale. After this withholding, Kim directly holds 659,824 common shares.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Kim Junkoo
Role
See Remarks
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 28,887 | $11.13 | $322K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 659,824 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares withheld for tax: 28,887 shares
Withholding price: $11.13 per share
Shares owned after transaction: 659,824 shares
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4 metrics
Shares withheld for tax
28,887 shares
Common Stock withheld on April 26, 2026 for income tax obligations
Withholding price
$11.13 per share
Price per WEBTOON common share used in tax-withholding disposition
Shares owned after transaction
659,824 shares
Common shares directly owned by Kim Junkoo following the withholding
Tax-withholding shares (summary)
28,887 shares
TaxWithholdingShares reported in transaction summary for this Form 4
Key Terms
income tax withholding, net settlement, equity awards, Form 4
4 terms
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"
equity awards financial
"net settlement of the Reporting Person's equity awards, previously reported on a Form 4"
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.
Form 4 regulatory
"previously reported on a Form 4, and does not represent a sale"
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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did WEBTOON (WBTN) report for Kim Junkoo?
WEBTOON reported that director and officer Kim Junkoo had 28,887 common shares withheld by the company to satisfy income tax obligations tied to vesting equity awards, at $11.13 per share. The footnote explains this withholding does not represent an open-market sale by Kim.
How is this WEBTOON (WBTN) Form 4 transaction classified by the SEC codes?
The Form 4 classifies the transaction with code F, meaning shares were used to pay exercise price or tax liability. It is recorded as a non-derivative disposition for 28,887 common shares, designated as a tax-withholding disposition rather than a discretionary buy or sell.