Warner Music (NASDAQ: WMG) EVP reports Form 4 share disposition

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Warner Music Group Corp. executive Steven James reported a disposition of company stock. On 01/05/2025, he reported a transaction in 6,441 shares of Class A Common Stock at a price of $30.74 per share, coded "F" in the filing. After this transaction, he beneficially owned 46,881 shares, held directly.

The filing notes that this ownership figure includes restricted stock units, meaning part of his reported holdings consists of stock awards that may be subject to vesting or other conditions.

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^*

Steven James

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP.

1633 BROADWAY

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10019

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Warner Music Group Corp. [ WMG ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief Comm. Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/05/2026

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
Class A Common Stock	01/05/2025		F		6,441	D	$30.74	46,881(1)	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. Includes restricted stock units.

	/s/ Trent N. Tappe, as Attorney-in-Fact	01/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Warner Music Group (WMG) report for Steven James?

The filing shows that executive Steven James, EVP, Chief Communications Officer of Warner Music Group Corp., reported a disposition of 6,441 shares of Class A Common Stock on 01/05/2025.

At what price were the Warner Music Group (WMG) shares transacted in Steven James' Form 4?

The reported transaction involved 6,441 shares of Warner Music Group Corp. Class A Common Stock at a price of $30.74 per share.

How many Warner Music Group (WMG) shares does Steven James own after this transaction?

Following the reported transaction, Steven James beneficially owned 46,881 shares of Warner Music Group Corp. Class A Common Stock, held directly.

What does the footnote about restricted stock units mean in the WMG Form 4?

The footnote explains that the 46,881 shares beneficially owned by Steven James include restricted stock units, which are equity awards that may vest over time or upon meeting certain conditions.

What is the transaction code shown in Steven James' Warner Music Group (WMG) Form 4?

The transaction is labeled with code "F" in the Form 4, which identifies the type of transaction as classified under the SEC's transaction code system.

Is Steven James a director or officer of Warner Music Group (WMG)?

Steven James is reported as an officer of Warner Music Group Corp., serving as EVP, Chief Communications Officer, and is not listed as a director or 10% owner.