Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) CEO receives 122,790 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ziff Davis CEO Vivek Shah received a grant of 122,790 restricted stock units on March 11, 2026. These RSUs were granted at no cash cost and convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. They vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, and all 122,790 units are reported as directly owned after this award.

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^*

Shah Vivek

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ZIFF DAVIS, INC.

360 PARK AVE S., 17TH FL

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10010

(City) (State) (Zip)

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
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/11/2026

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

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	(1)	03/11/2026		A		122,790		(2)	(2)	Common Stock, $0.01 par value	122,790	$0	122,790	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

2. On March 11, 2026, the reporting person was granted restricted stock units, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. There are no expiration dates on RSUs.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jeremy Rossen, as Attorney-in-fact	03/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity award did ZD CEO Vivek Shah receive in this Form 4?

Vivek Shah received 122,790 restricted stock units tied to Ziff Davis common stock. The RSUs were granted at no cash cost and represent a form of stock-based compensation that can align the CEO’s interests with long-term shareholder value.

When do Vivek Shah’s new ZD restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments, starting on the first anniversary of the March 11, 2026 grant date. This multi-year schedule is designed to encourage retention and focus the CEO on longer-term performance outcomes at Ziff Davis.

How do ZD restricted stock units reported in this filing convert into shares?

The filing states the restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. That means each vested RSU becomes one share of Ziff Davis common stock, directly linking the value of the award to the company’s future stock performance.

Does this ZD Form 4 show any stock sales by Vivek Shah?

No stock sales are reported; the Form 4 shows an acquisition of 122,790 restricted stock units as a compensation grant. There are no open-market purchases, sales, or tax-withholding dispositions disclosed in this particular insider transaction report.

What is Vivek Shah’s reported RSU holding after this ZD grant?

After the transaction, the Form 4 lists 122,790 restricted stock units directly owned by Vivek Shah. This reflects the full amount of the March 11, 2026 grant and provides a snapshot of his RSU-based incentive position at that time.