VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC·4

Mar 3, 12:27 PM ET

Russo Joseph J. 4

4 · VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC · Filed Mar 3, 2026

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Verizon (VZ) EVP Joseph Russo Converts RSUs, Sells 24,543 Shares

What Happened

  • Joseph J. Russo, EVP & President — Global Networks & Technology at Verizon (VZ), had restricted stock units (RSUs) convert into common stock on Feb 27, 2026. A total of 48,711 RSUs were settled (19,003 + 16,051 + 13,657).
  • To satisfy tax withholding, 24,543 shares were surrendered/disposed at a withholding price of $50.14 per share, producing proceeds of $1,230,587. After withholding, Russo received 24,168 net shares.

Key Details

  • Transaction date: February 27, 2026; Form 4 filed March 3, 2026 (timely filing).
  • Conversion totals: 48,711 RSUs converted to common stock.
  • Shares withheld for taxes (disposed): 24,543 shares at $50.14 per share; total tax payment/consideration = $1,230,587.
  • Net shares issued to insider: 24,168 shares (48,711 converted − 24,543 withheld).
  • Footnotes: RSUs represent the right to receive one share at settlement. Vesting schedules noted in the filing indicate these RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning March 1, 2024 / 2025 / 2026 (per footnotes F1–F4).
  • Shares owned after the transaction: not specified in the provided filing summary.

Context

  • This was a standard RSU settlement with shares withheld to cover tax obligations (a common, routine disposition), not an open-market sale signaling a trading decision. Derivative-coded entries (M) reflect exercise/conversion of RSU awards; F-coded entries reflect shares withheld/used to pay the tax liability.

Insider Transaction Report

Form 4
Period: 2026-02-27
Russo Joseph J.
EVP&Pres-Global Networks&Tech
Transactions
  • Exercise/Conversion

    Common Stock

    [F1]
    2026-02-27+19,00386,965 total
  • Tax Payment

    Common Stock

    2026-02-27$50.14/sh9,275$465,04977,690 total
  • Exercise/Conversion

    Common Stock

    [F1]
    2026-02-27+16,05193,741 total
  • Tax Payment

    Common Stock

    2026-02-27$50.14/sh7,833$392,74785,908 total
  • Exercise/Conversion

    Common Stock

    [F1]
    2026-02-27+13,65799,565 total
  • Tax Payment

    Common Stock

    2026-02-27$50.14/sh7,435$372,79192,130 total
  • Exercise/Conversion

    Restricted Stock Units - 2023 Award

    [F1][F2]
    2026-02-2719,0030 total
    Common Stock (19,003 underlying)
  • Exercise/Conversion

    Restricted Stock Units - 2024 Award

    [F1][F3]
    2026-02-2716,05116,053 total
    Common Stock (16,051 underlying)
  • Exercise/Conversion

    Restricted Stock Units - 2025 Award

    [F1][F4]
    2026-02-2713,65727,314 total
    Common Stock (13,657 underlying)
Holdings
  • Common Stock

    (indirect: By 401(k))
    6,314
Footnotes (4)
  • [F1]Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents the right to receive one share of common stock on the payment date with respect to the date that the RSU vests.
  • [F2]Subject to the terms of the RSU Agreement, the RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2024.
  • [F3]Subject to the terms of the RSU Agreement, the RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2025.
  • [F4]Subject to the terms of the RSU Agreement, the RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2026.
Signature
Evgeniya Berezkina, Attorney-in-fact for Joseph J. Russo|2026-03-03

Documents

1 file
  • 4
    wk-form4_1772558852.xmlPrimary

    FORM 4