Ziff Davis (ZD) director Sarah Ann Fay exercises 7,903 RSUs and receives 5,723-unit grant
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. director Sarah Ann Fay reported equity compensation-related transactions in the company’s stock. She exercised previously awarded restricted stock units that converted into 7,903 shares of common stock at a reported value of $43.31 per share equivalent, and did not report any open-market sales.
Following the exercise, she directly owns 31,522 shares of common stock. She also received a new grant of 5,723 restricted stock units under the issuer’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, which are scheduled to convert into the same number of common shares on May 6, 2027. These awards reflect ongoing stock-based compensation rather than discretionary market trading.
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Insider Trade Summary
7,903 shares exercised/converted
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3 txns
Insider
FAY SARAH ANN
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Common Stock $0.01 Par Value | 7,903 | $43.31 | $342K |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 5,723 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 7,903 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 31,522 shares (Direct, null);
Restricted Stock Units — 5,723 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- There are no expiration dates on RSUs. Restricted Stock Unit awarded under the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.
Key Figures
RSUs converted to common stock: 7,903 shares
Reported value per share on exercise: $43.31/share
New RSU grant size: 5,723 units
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RSUs converted to common stock
7,903 shares
Exercise of restricted stock units into common stock on May 7, 2026
Reported value per share on exercise
$43.31/share
Value associated with 7,903-share RSU conversion
New RSU grant size
5,723 units
Restricted stock units granted May 6, 2026 under 2024 Equity Incentive Plan
Common shares held after transactions
31,522 shares
Direct ownership following RSU conversion
Vesting/conversion date of new RSUs
May 6, 2027
Scheduled conversion of 5,723 restricted stock units into common stock
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Equity Incentive Plan, derivative security
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"Restricted Stock Units awarded under the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Equity Incentive Plan financial
"Restricted Stock Unit awarded under the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan."
An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Ziff Davis (ZD) director Sarah Ann Fay report?
Sarah Ann Fay reported equity compensation activity, including exercising 7,903 restricted stock units into common shares and receiving a new grant of 5,723 restricted stock units. No open-market purchases or sales were reported; all transactions stem from company stock awards.
What new restricted stock unit grant did Sarah Ann Fay receive from Ziff Davis (ZD)?
She received a grant of 5,723 restricted stock units, each representing a right to receive one share of Ziff Davis common stock. These units were awarded under the company’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan as part of her director compensation package.
When do Sarah Ann Fay’s new Ziff Davis (ZD) restricted stock units vest or convert?
The 5,723 newly granted restricted stock units are scheduled to convert into an equal number of Ziff Davis common shares on May 6, 2027. Until that date, they remain as restricted stock units rather than freely tradable common stock.