Ziff Davis (ZD) director gains shares through RSU grant and exercise

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ziff Davis, Inc. director Jana Barsten reported equity compensation activity involving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and common stock. She received a grant of 5,723 RSUs on May 6, 2026, each representing one share of common stock under the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.

On May 7, 2026, Barsten exercised 7,903 RSUs granted previously, converting them into 7,903 shares of common stock at a reported price of $43.31 per share. After these transactions, she directly owns 15,860 shares of common stock and holds 5,723 RSUs, with no expiration date on the RSUs.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Director’s Form 4 shows routine RSU grant and exercise with no share sales.

The filing shows Jana Barsten receiving 5,723 RSUs and exercising 7,903 RSUs into common stock at a reported price of $43.31 per share. These are standard equity compensation events, not open‑market purchases or sales.

Following the transactions, she holds 15,860 common shares and 5,723 RSUs, indicating an exercise‑and‑hold pattern with no dispositions. Based on the information provided, this appears to be routine compensation-related activity rather than a directional bet on Ziff Davis stock.

Insider Trade Summary

7,903 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Barsten Jana

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 — 15,860 shares (Direct, null); Restricted Stock Units — 5,723 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. There are no expiration dates on RSUs. Restricted Stock Unit awarded under the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.

Key Figures

RSU grant: 5,723 RSUs RSUs exercised: 7,903 shares Reported market price: $43.31 per share +2 more

5 metrics

RSU grant 5,723 RSUs Awarded on May 6, 2026 under 2024 Equity Incentive Plan

RSUs exercised 7,903 shares RSUs converted to common stock on May 7, 2026

Reported market price $43.31 per share Price reported for 7,903-share RSU exercise on May 7, 2026

Common shares after transaction 15,860 shares Direct ownership of Ziff Davis common stock after exercise

RSUs outstanding 5,723 RSUs Total RSUs held after the new grant

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Equity Incentive Plan, derivative security

3 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"The filing reports grants and exercises of Restricted Stock Units linked to 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.

Equity Incentive Plan financial

"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.

derivative security financial

"Transaction code M is described as 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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Barsten Jana

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ZIFF DAVIS, INC.

360 PARK AVE S, 17TH FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	05/07/2026		M		7,903	A	$43.31	15,860	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
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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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Ziff Davis (ZD) director Jana Barsten report on this Form 4?

Jana Barsten reported receiving a grant of 5,723 Restricted Stock Units and exercising 7,903 previously granted RSUs into common shares. These transactions increased her direct share ownership and reflect routine equity compensation activity rather than open-market stock purchases or sales.

How many Ziff Davis (ZD) shares does Jana Barsten hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Jana Barsten directly owns 15,860 shares of Ziff Davis common stock. She also holds 5,723 Restricted Stock Units, each representing a right to receive one additional share of common stock in the future, subject to the plan’s terms.

What RSU grant did Jana Barsten receive from Ziff Davis (ZD)?

Barsten received 5,723 Restricted Stock Units on May 6, 2026, under Ziff Davis’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents one share of common stock, carries a zero exercise price, and the footnotes state that RSUs under this plan do not have expiration dates.

What does the 7,903-share RSU exercise mean for Ziff Davis (ZD) director Jana Barsten?

The 7,903-share RSU exercise converted previously granted RSUs into 7,903 shares of Ziff Davis common stock at a reported price of $43.31 per share. This increased her direct share ownership without any reported share sales in the same Form 4 filing.

Were any Ziff Davis (ZD) shares sold in Jana Barsten’s latest Form 4?

No share sales were reported. The Form 4 only shows RSU-related acquisitions: a new grant of 5,723 RSUs and the exercise of 7,903 RSUs into common stock. All reported transactions are classified as acquisitions rather than dispositions or open-market sales.