Zeta Global (ZETA) CAO exercises 6,250 options and gifts 25,848 shares
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Zeta Global Holdings Corp. officer Satish Ravella, Chief Accounting Officer, reported several equity transactions. On 2026-08-12, Ravella exercised 6,250 options for Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $12.56 per share, leaving 68,750 options outstanding under that award, and had 4,329 shares of Class A Common Stock withheld at $28.55 per share to cover option exercise costs and withholding taxes. On 2026-08-14, Ravella made a bona fide gift of 25,848 Class A shares to a trust managed by an independent trustee, established for trust, estate and tax planning purposes and to satisfy future tax withholding obligations from vesting restricted stock awards.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 23,927 shares
Net Sell
4 txns
Insider
Ravella Satish
Role
Chief Accounting Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Class A Common Stock F2 | 25,848 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) F3 | 6,250 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 6,250 | $12.56 | $79K |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock F1 | 4,329 | $28.55 | $124K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 68,750 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 157,318 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. Withholding of shares in satisfaction of option exercise costs and withholding taxes due upon the exercise of certain employee stock options.
- F2. Represents a transfer to a trust managed by an independent trustee that was established for trust, estate and tax planning purposes and will also be used to satisfy any tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of certain restricted stock awards.
- F3. The option vests with respect to 25% of the subject shares on the first anniversary of the grant date. The remainder of the shares vest in twelve equal quarterly installments following the first anniversary of the grant date.
Key Figures
Gifted shares: 25,848 Class A Common Stock shares
Options exercised: 6,250 Employee Stock Options
Option exercise price: $12.56 per share
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Gifted shares
25,848 Class A Common Stock shares
Bona fide gift to an independent trustee-managed trust on 2026-08-14
Options exercised
6,250 Employee Stock Options
Exercised into Class A Common Stock on 2026-08-12
Option exercise price
$12.56 per share
Exercise price for 6,250 Employee Stock Options
Options remaining
68,750 options
Employee Stock Options outstanding after exercise, expiring 2035-04-24
Shares withheld for taxes
4,329 Class A shares
Withheld at $28.55 per share for option costs and withholding taxes
Withholding valuation
$28.55 per share
Value used for shares withheld to cover exercise costs and taxes
Option expiration date
2035-04-24
Expiration for the Employee Stock Option award
Key Terms
bona fide gift, Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy), withholding taxes, independent trustee
4 terms
bona fide gift financial
"Transaction code G is described as a bona fide gift of shares"
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"Security title listed as Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)"
withholding taxes financial
"Withholding of shares in satisfaction of option exercise costs and withholding taxes"
Withholding taxes are amounts a payer or government takes out of payments — such as wages, interest, or dividends — before the recipient gets the money, functioning like a cashier keeping part of a bill to pay taxes on your behalf. For investors this matters because it reduces the cash they actually receive, affects net returns and yield calculations, and may require additional paperwork or treaty claims to recover or offset the withheld amount against final tax bills.
independent trustee financial
"Transfer to a trust managed by an independent trustee for planning purposes"
FAQ
What insider transactions did ZETA’s Chief Accounting Officer report on this Form 4?
Satish Ravella reported exercising 6,250 stock options, with related share withholding for taxes and costs, and a bona fide gift of 25,848 Class A shares to a planning-related trust managed by an independent trustee.
How many ZETA stock options did Satish Ravella exercise and at what price?
Satish Ravella exercised 6,250 Employee Stock Options for Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $12.56 per share. Following this transaction, 68,750 options remained outstanding under the same option award, expiring on April 24, 2035.
What ZETA equity position remains from the option award after the reported exercise?
After exercising a portion of the award, 68,750 Employee Stock Options for Zeta Global Class A Common Stock remain outstanding. These options carry an exercise price of $12.56 per share and have an expiration date of April 24, 2035.
Were the ZETA transactions reported by Satish Ravella under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
The Form 4’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not checked, and the footnotes do not reference any trading plan. Based on this disclosure, the reported transactions are not indicated as being executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan.
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