Did the Ziff Davis (ZD) Form 4 show any insider share sales?

The Form 4 for Scott C. Taylor reported only acquisition-type transactions, including an option-like exercise of 7,903 restricted stock units and a grant of 5,723 new restricted stock units. It did not disclose any open-market sales or dispositions of Ziff Davis shares.

What was the exercise price for Scott C. Taylor’s Ziff Davis (ZD) share conversion?

Scott C. Taylor’s May 7, 2026 exercise of 7,903 restricted stock units into common stock was reported at $43.31 per share. This transaction reflects the conversion of derivative equity awards into directly held Ziff Davis common shares.

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) director adds shares, receives 5,723 RSUs

Filing Impact

(Moderate)

Filing Sentiment

(Neutral)

Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ziff Davis director Scott C. Taylor reported equity compensation activity. On May 7, 2026, he exercised 7,903 shares of common stock at $43.31 per share through the conversion of previously granted restricted stock units. Following this exercise, he directly owns 22,161 shares of Ziff Davis common stock.

On May 6, 2026, Taylor also received a grant of 5,723 restricted stock units, each representing the right to receive one share of common stock, awarded under the company’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. These RSUs carry a conversion price of $0.00 and become exercisable on May 6, 2027, with no stated expiration date.

Insider Trade Summary

7,903 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 3 txns

Insider TAYLOR SCOTT C

Role null

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 — 22,161 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

Common shares exercised: 7,903 shares Exercise price: $43.31 per share Shares owned after transaction: 22,161 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Common shares exercised 7,903 shares Exercise of derivative awards into common stock on May 7, 2026

Exercise price $43.31 per share Price for 7,903 common shares acquired on May 7, 2026

Shares owned after transaction 22,161 shares Direct common stock holdings following May 7, 2026 exercise

New RSU grant 5,723 RSUs Restricted stock units granted on May 6, 2026

RSU conversion price $0.00 Conversion or exercise price for 5,723 RSUs granted May 6, 2026

RSU exercise date May 6, 2027 Date when 5,723 RSUs become exercisable into common stock

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, Exercise or conversion of derivative security, Grant, award, or other acquisition, +1 more

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Security title listed as "Restricted Stock Units" for derivative entries."

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.

2024 Equity Incentive Plan financial

"Restricted Stock Unit awarded under the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan."

Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial

"Transaction code description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security."

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"Transaction code description: Grant, award, or other acquisition."

no expiration dates on RSUs financial

"There are no expiration dates on RSUs."

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/08/2026 - 04:12 PM

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^*

TAYLOR SCOTT C

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O ZIFF DAVIS, INC.

360 PARK AVE S, 17TH FL

(Street)

NEW YORK

10010

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. [ ZD ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/06/2026

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

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

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

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	05/07/2026		M		7,903	A	$43.31	22,161	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	$0	05/07/2025		M			7,903	05/07/2026	⁽¹⁾	Common Stock	7,903	$0	0	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0	05/06/2026		A⁽²⁾		5,723		05/06/2027	⁽¹⁾	Common Stock	5,723	$0	5,723	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. There are no expiration dates on RSUs.

2. Restricted Stock Unit awarded under the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jeremy Rossen, as Attorney-in-Fact	05/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transactions did Ziff Davis (ZD) report for Scott C. Taylor?

Ziff Davis director Scott C. Taylor exercised 7,903 restricted stock units into common shares and received a new grant of 5,723 restricted stock units. All reported transactions were equity compensation-related acquisitions, with no open-market purchases or sales disclosed.

How many Ziff Davis (ZD) shares does Scott C. Taylor hold after these transactions?

After exercising 7,903 restricted stock units into common stock, Scott C. Taylor directly holds 22,161 shares of Ziff Davis common stock. This figure reflects his position immediately following the reported May 7, 2026 equity compensation transaction.

What are the details of the new restricted stock unit grant at Ziff Davis (ZD)?

On May 6, 2026, Scott C. Taylor was granted 5,723 restricted stock units under Ziff Davis’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Each unit represents one share of common stock, has a conversion price of $0.00, and becomes exercisable on May 6, 2027, with no expiration date.