SEAT.NASDAQVivid Seats INC

Form 4: Vivid Seats CFO Lawrence Fey Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Vivid Seats' Chief Financial Officer, Lawrence Fey, reported the vesting of 12,500 restricted stock units, increasing his direct holdings to 507,967 shares.

Summary

  • Lawrence Fey, the Chief Financial Officer of Vivid Seats Inc., filed a Form 4 indicating a change in his beneficial ownership of the company's stock.
  • On January 19, 2025, 12,500 restricted stock units (RSUs) vested, converting into 12,500 shares of Class A Common Stock.
  • Following this transaction, Fey directly owns 507,967 shares of Class A Common Stock.
  • The RSUs were part of a grant that began vesting in quarterly installments on January 19, 2022, and will be fully vested by October 19, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document is a routine filing related to executive compensation. It is neither positive nor negative, but rather a standard disclosure. The sentiment is neutral to slightly positive as it shows the CFO's continued stake in the company.

Industry Context

This is a routine filing related to executive compensation and is common for publicly traded companies. It provides transparency into the holdings of company insiders.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Form 4 filings are standard practice for publicly traded companies in the US, ensuring transparency of insider transactions.
  • The vesting schedule of the RSUs, with quarterly installments over a period of several years, is a common practice for executive compensation packages.
  • Similar filings can be seen from other companies such as Ticketmaster (owned by Live Nation Entertainment) and StubHub, where executives regularly report changes in their beneficial ownership.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction has a minor positive impact on shareholders as it aligns the CFO's interests with the company's performance.
  • The vesting of RSUs is part of the executive compensation package and is not expected to have a significant impact on other stakeholders.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/19/2022The date the Restricted Stock Units began vesting in quarterly installments.
01/19/2025The date 12,500 Restricted Stock Units vested and converted to Class A Common Stock.
01/22/2025The date the Form 4 was signed by Lawrence Fey.
10/19/2025The date the Restricted Stock Units will be fully vested.

Keywords

Vivid Seats, Lawrence Fey, Form 4, Restricted Stock Units, RSU, Beneficial Ownership, Class A Common Stock, SEC Filing, Insider Trading

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