Nine Director Matthew Stanton Increases Equity Stake Through Share Purchase and FY26 Performance Rights

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited ( (AU:NEC) ) has shared an update.

Nine Entertainment has disclosed a change in director Matthew Stanton’s interests, reporting an on-market purchase of 100,000 ordinary shares and the issuance of more than 1.1 million performance rights. Following these transactions, Stanton’s holdings have increased to 371,732 ordinary shares and 2,563,462 performance rights tied to Nine’s short- and long-term incentive plans.

The new performance rights relate to the FY26 grant under Nine’s Long Term Incentive Plan, previously approved by shareholders at the 2025 annual general meeting. The combination of on-market share acquisition and additional incentive rights further aligns Stanton’s remuneration and financial exposure with the company’s future performance and shareholder outcomes.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NEC) stock is a Buy with a A$1.40 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited stock, see the AU:NEC Stock Forecast page.

More about Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited is an Australian media and entertainment company operating across free-to-air television, streaming, publishing and digital platforms. The group generates revenue primarily from advertising and subscription services, targeting mass-market audiences and advertisers through its broad portfolio of news, sport and entertainment brands.

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