Vice Chairman Discloses Pledging Over 1 Million Shares as Collateral

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Marchex's amended 10-K for 2025 reveals that Vice Chairman Michael Arends has pledged over 1 million shares as collateral, a significant portion of his holdings, alongside routine disclosures on executive compensation and equity plans.

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• Vice Chairman Pledges Significant Share Holdings

  Michael Arends, Vice Chairman, has pledged 1,077,879 Class B common shares as collateral, representing over 50% of his beneficial ownership.

• 2025 Executive Compensation Details Released

  The filing provides a breakdown of 2025 compensation for named executive officers, including Troy Hartless ($1.23M), Francis Feeney ($1.09M), and new CFO Brian Nagle ($635K).

• Equity Incentive Plan Shares Increased

  The 2021 Stock Incentive Plan's authorized shares were increased by 1,310,575 on January 1, 2025, with 1,377,459 shares remaining available for future issuance.

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This 10-K/A filing, an amendment to the previously filed 2025 Annual Report, primarily provides omitted Part III information related to corporate governance, executive compensation, and security ownership. The most significant new disclosure is that Vice Chairman Michael Arends has pledged 1,077,879 Class B common shares, representing over 50% of his beneficial holdings and a material portion of the company's market capitalization, as collateral to a third-party lender. Such pledges can create an overhang on the stock, as a margin call could force a sale of shares. The filing also details 2025 executive compensation, which saw increases for key officers like Troy Hartless and Francis Feeney, and a significant rise for new CFO Brian Nagle. The company also increased the authorized shares for its 2021 Stock Incentive Plan by 1.31 million shares in January 2025.