TKO Group Holdings (TKO) CEO Emanuel acquired 97,041 shares
Insider transactions reported
Ariel Emanuel (Chief Executive Officer at TKO Group Holdings Inc., TKO) reported that they acquired 97,041 shares, and gave up 49,481 shares at $190.31 to cover taxes or an exercise price between Sep 12, 2026 and Sep 14, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 221,894 shares held directly.
- Reporting person
- Emanuel Ariel
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Class A Common Stock | +97,041 | - | - | 271,375 direct |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price (F) | Class A Common Stock1 | -49,481 | $190.31 | $9.42M | 221,894 direct |
Options and other derivatives
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Restricted Stock UnitOn 97,041 Class A Common Stock2, 3 | -97,041 | - | - | 97,041 direct |
Holdings before and after
- Class A Common Stock: 174,334 to 221,894 direct
- Restricted Stock Unit: 194,082 to 97,041 direct
Footnotes from the filing
- 1. Represents shares automatically withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of previously granted equity awards.
- 2. Each restricted stock unit ( RSU ) represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock of the Issuer.
- 3. On September 12, 2023, the Reporting Person was granted 388,162 RSUs, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.
Transaction codes in this filing
- Exercise or conversion of a derivative:
- Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
- Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price:
- Code F marks shares handed back or withheld to pay taxes or an exercise price. No sale happens in the market.
FAQ
What did Emanuel report in this TKO Form 4?
Ariel Emanuel (Chief Executive Officer at TKO Group Holdings Inc., TKO) reported that they acquired 97,041 shares, and gave up 49,481 shares at $190.31 to cover taxes or an exercise price between Sep 12, 2026 and Sep 14, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 221,894 shares held directly.
How many TKO shares does Emanuel hold after this filing?
The filing shows 221,894 shares held directly after the reported transactions. Form 4 reports only the positions it lists, so this may not be every holding.
What does transaction code M mean on an SEC Form 4?
Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
Historical context for TKO
Across the 25 sessions after earlier TKO headlines, the stock closed higher 14 times and lower 11 times, with a median move of 1.1% in either direction. This shows timing only: many things move a stock in a session, and these figures do not show that any headline caused a move.
| Session | Earlier headline | TKO | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | On Location Releases Super Bowl LXI Hospitality Packages Featuring Once-In-A-Lifetime Experiences and Guaranteed Seat Locations | -2.2% | -0.5% |
| Sep 3, 2026 | TKO Declares Third Quarter 2026 Dividend | -0.2% | +1.0% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | CODY RHODES ENLISTS MILLIONS OF GAMERS TO SEARCH FOR JOHN CENA IN CLASH OF CLANS AND WWE CROSSOVERand 1 other headline that session | -0.2% | -0.7% |
| Aug 12, 2026 | TKO Group Holdings to Participate in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference | +0.2% | +0.3% |
| Aug 4, 2026 | TKO, Arizona Sports & Events Alliance, and Legends Global Announce NOCHE UFC, WWE Royal Rumble and PBR World Finals Coming to Arizonaand 1 other headline that session | +0.3% | +1.8% |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Nicokick Partners with zone® Premium Nicotine Pouches for PBR Teams Wildcatter Days in Oklahoma City | +1.2% | +0.0% |
Earlier insider filings at TKO
- Sep 16, 2026Director Khan Nick sold $1,867,626 worth of shares (9,589 units at $194.77) as part of a pre-agreed trading plan, decreasing direct ownership by 24% to 29,751 units (SEC Form 4)
- Aug 20, 2026Director Khan Nick converted options into 14,794 shares and sold $2,908,679 worth of shares (14,794 units at $196.61) as part of a pre-agreed trading plan (SEC Form 4) (tax withholding)
- Aug 20, 2026Officer Shapiro Mark S converted options into 36,984 shares and sold $3,716,737 worth of shares (19,120 units at $194.39) as part of a pre-agreed trading plan, increasing direct ownership by 14% to 147,071 units (SEC Form 4) (for tax liability)
- Aug 20, 2026Chief Executive Officer Emanuel Ariel converted options into 44,381 shares and sold $4,801,822 worth of shares (24,702 units at $194.39) as part of a pre-agreed trading plan, increasing direct ownership by 13% to 174,334 units (SEC Form 4) to satisfy withholding tax
- Aug 20, 2026Chief Financial Officer Schleimer Andrew M sold $1,932,625 worth of shares (9,942 units at $194.39) as part of a pre-agreed trading plan and converted options into 17,753 shares, increasing direct ownership by 26% to 38,051 units (SEC Form 4) (withholding obligation)
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