Ziff Davis (ZD) EVP Jeremy Rossen reports RSU vesting and tax-share withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ziff Davis EVP and General Counsel Jeremy Rossen reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and common shares. On March 5, 2026, 8,078 RSUs converted into an equal number of Ziff Davis common shares at no cost to him under the company’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. To cover associated tax obligations, 2,950 common shares were withheld and disposed of at $43.65 per share, a tax-withholding transaction rather than an open-market sale. After these changes, Rossen continues to hold common stock directly and also has 2,000 shares held indirectly through The Jeremy and Gina Rossen Family Trust, where he and his spouse serve as trustees.
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Insider Trade Summary
8,078 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
ROSSEN JEREMY
Role
EVP/General Counsel
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 8,078 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock, $0.01 par value | 8,078 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock, $0.01 par value | 2,950 | $43.65 | $129K |
| holding | Common Stock, $0.01 par value | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 16,156 shares (Direct);
Common Stock, $0.01 par value — 25,988 shares (Direct);
Common Stock, $0.01 par value — 2,000 shares (Indirect, See footnote.)
Footnotes (1)
- Payment for a tax liability by withholding securities incident to vesting of Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") under the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Reflects shares held by The Jeremy and Gina Rossen Family Trust, of which the Reporting Person and his spouse are trustees and the Reporting Person's children are the beneficiaries. RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. There are no expiration dates on RSUs.
FAQ
What did Ziff Davis (ZD) EVP Jeremy Rossen report in this Form 4 filing?
Jeremy Rossen reported RSU vesting and related share movements. 8,078 restricted stock units converted into common stock, and 2,950 common shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations under Ziff Davis’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.
Were Jeremy Rossen’s Ziff Davis (ZD) transactions open-market buys or sells?
The transactions were not open-market trades. RSUs converted into common stock at no cost, and 2,950 shares were disposed of solely to cover tax liabilities, as described in the tax-withholding footnote to the filing.
What does the one-for-one RSU conversion mean for Ziff Davis (ZD) stock?
Each restricted stock unit converted into one share of Ziff Davis common stock. The filing specifies RSUs convert on a one-for-one basis, so 8,078 RSUs produced 8,078 common shares upon vesting.
How are Jeremy Rossen’s indirect Ziff Davis (ZD) holdings structured?
2,000 Ziff Davis shares are held indirectly through The Jeremy and Gina Rossen Family Trust. The filing explains Rossen and his spouse are trustees, and the trust’s beneficiaries are their children, indicating family-related ownership.
Do Ziff Davis (ZD) RSUs reported by Jeremy Rossen have an expiration date?
The RSUs have no expiration date. A footnote states there are no expiration dates on RSUs, meaning they remain outstanding until they vest and convert into Ziff Davis common stock as specified by the plan.