Gray Media (GTN) CFO forfeits 43,434 restricted shares for tax net settlement
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
GRAY MEDIA, INC Executive Vice President and CFO Jeffrey R. Gignac reported a disposition of 43,434 shares of Common Stock at $4.40 per share. According to the footnote, these shares represent a forfeiture of restricted stock for the purpose of net settlement, effectively covering tax or settlement obligations rather than an open-market sale. After this non-market transaction, Gignac directly holds 770,457 shares of Gray Media common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Gignac Jeffrey R
Role
Executive Vice President, CFO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 43,434 | $4.40 | $191K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 770,457 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares forfeited: 43,434 shares
Valuation price per share: $4.40 per share
Shares held after transaction: 770,457 shares
3 metrics
Shares forfeited
43,434 shares
Restricted stock forfeiture for net settlement
Valuation price per share
$4.40 per share
Value applied to forfeited restricted stock
Shares held after transaction
770,457 shares
Direct common stock holdings after net settlement
Key Terms
restricted stock, net settlement, tax-withholding disposition, Common Stock
4 terms
restricted stock financial
"Represents forfeiture of restricted stock for the purpose of net settlement."
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
net settlement financial
"Represents forfeiture of restricted stock for the purpose of net settlement."
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
What did GTN Executive Vice President and CFO Jeffrey Gignac report on this Form 4?
Jeffrey Gignac reported forfeiting 43,434 shares of Gray Media common stock at $4.40 per share. The shares were surrendered as restricted stock for net settlement purposes, rather than sold in the open market, and he now directly holds 770,457 shares.
What does tax-withholding disposition mean in the GTN Form 4 filing?
Tax-withholding disposition indicates shares were surrendered to cover tax or settlement obligations, not sold for cash in the market. In this case, 43,434 restricted shares were forfeited for net settlement, a common mechanism linked to vesting or equity compensation events.
What is the significance of the $4.40 price in the GTN CFO’s Form 4?
The $4.40 figure is the price per share used to value the 43,434 forfeited shares. It helps calculate the total value applied toward tax or settlement obligations in the net settlement of restricted stock, as reported in the Form 4 filing.