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LiveRamp CEO Scott E. Howe Sells 6,441 Shares (Withheld)
What Happened
- Scott E. Howe, CEO of LiveRamp Holdings (RAMP), had a total of 6,441 shares withheld by the company on Feb 22, 2026 to satisfy tax obligations when restricted stock units (RSUs) vested. The withholding is reported as a disposition.
- The transactions: 3,689 shares withheld at $25.64 each for $94,586, and 2,752 shares withheld at $25.64 each for $70,561 — combined value about $165,147. This is a routine tax-withholding event, not an open-market sale.
Key Details
- Transaction date: 2026-02-22; Filing date: 2026-02-23 (appears timely).
- Prices and amounts: 3,689 @ $25.64 = $94,586; 2,752 @ $25.64 = $70,561; total 6,441 shares ≈ $165,147.
- Transaction code: F (shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding on vested RSUs). Footnote F1 confirms issuer withheld shares to cover the reporting person’s tax obligations from RSU vesting.
- Shares owned after transaction: Not disclosed in the provided filing.
- Accession / filing ref: Form 4 accession 0001369558-26-000001 (period of report 2026-02-22).
Context
- This was a cashless/withholding action tied to RSU vesting — common practice where the company retains shares to pay required taxes. Such withholdings are administrative and don’t necessarily indicate insider sentiment about the stock.
- For retail investors, outright purchases by insiders are generally more informative of bullish conviction; tax-withholdings are routine and should be interpreted accordingly.