Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) CFO awarded 42,977 RSUs vesting over 3 years

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ziff Davis, Inc. reported that its Chief Financial Officer, Bret Richter, received a grant of 42,977 restricted stock units (RSUs) on March 11, 2026. These RSUs were awarded as compensation, not purchased in the market.

The RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and vest in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the grant date. Following this grant, Richter directly holds 42,977 RSUs, which have no expiration date.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider RICHTER BRET

Role Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	42,977	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 42,977 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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

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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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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^*

RICHTER BRET

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Financial 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		42,977		(2)	(2)	Common Stock, $0.01 par value	42,977	$0	42,977	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 insider transaction did ZD report for Bret Richter?

Ziff Davis reported that Chief Financial Officer Bret Richter received a grant of 42,977 restricted stock units on March 11, 2026. The award is a compensation grant, not an open-market share purchase or sale, and represents new equity-based incentives.

How many restricted stock units did the ZD CFO receive?

The Ziff Davis CFO received 42,977 restricted stock units in this transaction. Each unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock, providing a sizable equity incentive tied directly to the company’s share performance over time.

What is the vesting schedule for Bret Richter’s 42,977 RSUs at ZD?

The 42,977 RSUs granted to Bret Richter vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on the first anniversary of the March 11, 2026 grant date, aligning long-term incentives with continued service and company performance over multiple years.

Do the ZD restricted stock units have an expiration date?

The restricted stock units granted to the Ziff Davis CFO have no expiration date. They convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis as they vest, so the key conditions are the vesting schedule and continued service rather than a fixed expiry.

How many RSUs does the ZD CFO hold after this grant?

After this grant, Bret Richter directly holds 42,977 restricted stock units. This figure reflects his position following the March 11, 2026 award and shows the scale of equity compensation currently tied to Ziff Davis common stock.

Is the ZD CFO buying or selling shares in this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports an acquisition of restricted stock units as a grant or award, not an open-market trade. The CFO did not buy or sell shares for cash; instead, he received 42,977 RSUs as part of his compensation package.