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Share-based Compensation
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Share-based Compensation Share-based Compensation
In January 2026, in connection with the Separation, our Board of Directors adopted our Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). A total of 19 million shares of the Company’s Class A common stock were initially reserved for issuance under the Plan, subject to certain adjustments. The Plan may be used to grant awards in the form of restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock options, stock appreciation right awards or other share-based awards. As of June 30, 2026, 16,105,143 shares were available for future issuances.
Restricted Stock Units
In connection with the Separation, restricted stock units (“RSUs”) originally granted to our employees under Comcast’s equity incentive plans were converted into Versant RSUs in accordance with the employee matters agreement.
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, we granted RSUs to eligible employees, which vest ratably over a three-year service period. In addition, we granted RSUs to our board of directors, which vest annually on the shareholder meeting date. The fair value of RSUs is measured based on the closing price of our Class A common stock on the date of grant and the associated expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.
Performance Stock Units
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, we also granted performance stock units (“PSUs”) to certain of our senior executives, which vest at the end of a three-year service period, and the number of shares that ultimately vest is subject to either market conditions or a combination of market and performance conditions. We estimate the fair value of PSUs using a Monte Carlo simulation and the fair values of PSUs granted during the six months ended June 30, 2026 were estimated using a weighted average expected volatility of 30.3% and a weighted average risk-free interest rate of 3.8%. Compensation expense for awards subject only to market conditions is recognized based on the grant date fair value on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Our PSUs with performance conditions include provisions whereby performance targets are not yet approved or are subject to adjustment, and as such compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period based on fair value determined at the end of each reporting period and the probable outcome of the performance conditions.
Each of our unvested RSU and PSU awards that is held as of a dividend record date is entitled to a dividend equivalent equal to the amount paid with respect to one share of Class A common stock, which will be paid upon vesting of the underlying awards. Certain equity awards also contain accelerated vesting provisions upon meeting certain retirement eligibility provisions, based on age and service. We recognize forfeitures as they occur.
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2026202520262025
(in millions)
Share-based compensation expense
$16 $10 $33 $14 
The following table presents our share-based compensation activity for the six months ended June 30, 2026:
RSUs
PSUs (a)
Number of SharesWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair ValueNumber of SharesWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Converted at Separation (b)
1,561,168 $55.68 — $— 
Granted2,025,811 $36.11 892,018 $38.36 
Vested82,818 $54.72 — $— 
Forfeited37,577 $42.24 — $— 
Outstanding - June 30, 20263,466,584 $44.40 892,018 $42.21 
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(a) Amounts represent the number of PSUs in agreements with senior executives. For awards with performance targets not yet approved or subject to adjustment, fair values are presented at the time agreements are approved and as of the end of the period. 
(b) Amounts represent awards outstanding prior to the Separation with the number of shares and fair value adjusted to reflect the impacts of the conversion formula as outlined in the employee matters agreement.
As of June 30, 2026, unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested RSUs was $116 million, and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.7 years. As of June 30, 2026, unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested PSUs is based on the number of PSUs presented in the table above and was $32 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.5 years.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan
In April 2026, our Board of Directors approved an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, authorizing approximately 2,000,000 shares of our Class A common stock for future issuances. The plan, as amended by the Board in June 2026, was approved by shareholders at our 2026 annual meeting of shareholders on June 25, 2026. The plan is not yet active and no shares have been issued thereunder.