4/A: Warner Bros. Discovery Director Corrects Overreported Share Ownership

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SEC Filing (Form 4/A)


Debra L. Lee, a director of Warner Bros. Discovery, files an amended Form 4 to correct previously overreported beneficial ownership of Series A common stock.

Worse than expectedPrevious filings contained inaccurate information regarding the number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person.

Summary

  • Debra L. Lee, a director at Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. [WBD], filed an amended SEC Form 4/A on March 8, 2024, to correct inaccuracies in previous filings.
  • The amendment addresses overreported amounts of Warner Bros. Discovery Series A common stock beneficially owned by Ms. Lee.
  • Specifically, the Forms 4 filed on April 12, 2022, June 30, 2022, and May 11, 2023, incorrectly stated the amount of WBD Series A common stock beneficially owned, overreporting by 3,786 shares.
  • The corrected filing indicates that Ms. Lee's beneficial ownership of WBD Series A common stock is now accurately reflected.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The document corrects a previous error, which is a neutral to slightly negative event. However, the correction itself is a positive step towards transparency.

Positives

  • The amended filing ensures accurate reporting of beneficial ownership, promoting transparency.

Negatives

  • Previous filings contained inaccuracies regarding the number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person.

Industry Context

Accurate and timely reporting of beneficial ownership is crucial for maintaining investor confidence and regulatory compliance in the media and entertainment industry.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Companies like Netflix, Disney, and Paramount Global are also subject to similar SEC reporting requirements for their directors and officers.
  • These companies are expected to maintain accurate records of share ownership and promptly correct any errors in their filings.
  • Failure to comply with these regulations can result in penalties and reputational damage.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The correction of the overreported share ownership ensures that shareholders have accurate information regarding the company's ownership structure.
  • This promotes transparency and can help maintain investor confidence.

Key Dates

DateDescription
04/08/2022Date of earliest transaction reported
04/12/2022Date of original filing that was amended
06/30/2022Date of a Form 4 filing that contained an overreported amount of shares
05/11/2023Date of a Form 4 filing that contained an overreported amount of shares
03/08/2024Date of the amended filing (Form 4/A)

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