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John C. Malone (FWONK) writes OTC put options on 250,000 Liberty Formula One shares

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Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MALONE JOHN C reported open-market sale transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Liberty Media Corp insider John C. Malone entered into a derivative transaction involving Series A Liberty Formula One Common Stock. On March 30, 2026, he wrote over-the-counter put options with an aggregate underlying 250,000 shares at a strike price of $71.7531 per share.

Malone received an aggregate premium of approximately $1,284,000 in connection with these put options. The options are European style and may be settled physically or in cash at his option, and they expire in three approximately equal components on March 29, 2027, March 30, 2027 and March 31, 2027.

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Insider MALONE JOHN C
Role 10% Owner
Sold 250,000 shs ($1.28M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Put Option (obligation to buy) 250,000 $5.136 $1.28M
Holdings After Transaction: Put Option (obligation to buy) — 250,000 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Underlying shares 250,000 shares Aggregate Series A Liberty Formula One Common Stock referenced by put options
Strike price $71.7531 per share Strike price for the written put options
Premium received approximately $1,284,000 Aggregate premium Malone received for entering into the put options
Transaction date March 30, 2026 Date the over-the-counter put options were written
Option expirations March 29–31, 2027 Three approximately equal components expiring on March 29, 30 and 31, 2027
Reported derivative position 250,000 units Total derivative position following transaction, tied to 250,000 underlying shares
over-the-counter put options financial
"Mr. Malone wrote over-the-counter put options to a financial institution counterparty"
strike price financial
"at a strike price of $71.7531, which was determined pursuant to a formula"
The strike price is the fixed price at which an option gives its holder the right to buy or sell an underlying stock. Think of it like a coupon that lets you transact at a pre-agreed price regardless of the market; for investors it determines whether an option will be profitable, influences potential gains or losses, and is a key factor in the option’s market value and risk profile.
European style financial
"The put options are European style and may be settled physically or in cash"
initial hedge position financial
"based on the weighted average prices ... at which the financial institution established its initial hedge position"
premium financial
"Mr. Malone received, in the aggregate, a premium of approximately $1,284,000"
A premium is the extra amount paid above a standard or reference value — for example, paying more than a stock’s current market price, the face value of a bond, or the base cost of an insurance policy. Investors care because a premium signals that buyers expect something extra (better growth, lower risk, or immediate access), and it affects returns and valuation much like paying a surcharge for faster service or higher quality.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
MALONE JOHN C

(Last)(First)(Middle)
12300 LIBERTY BOULEVARD

(Street)
ENGLEWOOD COLORADO 80112

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Liberty Media Corp [ FWONK ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/30/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Put Option (obligation to buy)$71.7531(1)03/30/2026S/K(1)250,000 (1) (1)Series A Liberty Formula One Common Stock250,000$5.136(1)250,000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. On March 30, 2026, Mr. Malone wrote over-the-counter put options to a financial institution counterparty representing the obligation by the financial institution to sell to Mr. Malone an aggregate of 250,000 shares of Series A Liberty Formula One Common Stock at a strike price of $71.7531, which was determined pursuant to a formula based on the weighted average prices of the Series A Liberty Formula One Common Stock at which the financial institution established its initial hedge position in respect of the put options. Mr. Malone received, in the aggregate, a premium of approximately $1,284,000 in connection with entering into the put options. The put options are European style and may be settled physically or in cash at the option of Mr. Malone. The put options expire in three approximately equal components on March 29, 2027, March 30, 2027 and March 31, 2027.
/s/ Brittany A. Uthoff as Attorney-in-Fact for John C. Malone03/31/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What derivative transaction did John C. Malone report in FWONK on this Form 4?

John C. Malone reported writing over-the-counter put options on 250,000 shares of Series A Liberty Formula One Common Stock. These options create an obligation for the counterparty to sell him shares at a fixed strike price if exercised at expiration.

How many FWONK shares are covered by John C. Malone’s reported put options?

The reported put options reference an aggregate underlying 250,000 shares of Series A Liberty Formula One Common Stock. This means the options exposure is tied to 250,000 shares, though actual settlement can be in shares or cash at Malone’s choice.

What strike price applies to John C. Malone’s FWONK put options?

The put options have a strike price of $71.7531 per share, determined by a formula using weighted average prices of FWONK where the financial institution set its initial hedge. This strike defines the effective share purchase level if exercised.

How much premium did John C. Malone receive for the FWONK put options?

Malone received an aggregate premium of approximately $1,284,000 for entering into the put options. This premium compensates him for assuming potential future obligation related to 250,000 underlying FWONK shares at the stated strike price.

When do John C. Malone’s FWONK put options expire?

The put options expire in three approximately equal components on March 29, 2027, March 30, 2027 and March 31, 2027. Each date represents one portion of the overall 250,000-share exposure rolling off at the respective 2027 maturities.

How can John C. Malone’s FWONK put options be settled at expiration?

The put options are European style and may be settled either physically or in cash, at John C. Malone’s option. Physical settlement would involve share delivery, while cash settlement would use the difference between market price and strike.