[Form 4] ZIFF DAVIS, INC. Insider Trading Activity
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ziff Davis director Ray Neville reported routine equity compensation changes. He exercised 7,903 restricted stock units into the same number of shares of common stock, leaving him with 14,569 common shares held directly after the transaction.
He also received a new grant of 5,723 restricted stock units on common stock at no cash cost, awarded under the company’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. The filing notes that these RSUs do not have expiration dates, and the new award is scheduled to vest on May 6, 2027.
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Insider Trade Summary
7,903 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Ray Neville R
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Common Stock $0.01 Par Value | 7,903 | $43.31 | $342K |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 5,723 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 7,903 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 14,569 shares (Direct, null);
Restricted Stock Units — 5,723 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- There are no expiration dates on RSUs. Restricted Stock Unit awarded under the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.
Key Figures
RSUs exercised: 7,903 shares
Post-transaction common shares: 14,569 shares
New RSU grant: 5,723 units
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6 metrics
RSUs exercised
7,903 shares
Restricted stock units converted to common stock on May 7, 2026
Post-transaction common shares
14,569 shares
Common stock directly held after transactions
New RSU grant
5,723 units
Restricted stock units granted on May 6, 2026 under 2024 Equity Incentive Plan
Common stock price
$43.31 per share
Listed transaction price for 7,903 common shares on May 7, 2026
RSU grant price
$0.00 per unit
Grant price for 5,723 restricted stock units
RSU vesting date
May 6, 2027
Scheduled vesting date for new RSU award
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, derivative security, Equity Incentive Plan
3 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"security_title: "Restricted Stock Units" and underlying security title "Common Stock""
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
Equity Incentive Plan financial
"footnote: "Restricted Stock Unit awarded under the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.""
An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.
