RYAN THOMAS M 4

What Happened

• Ryan M. Thomas, a director of Five Below, received an award of 112 shares on 2026-02-02. The shares were recorded at $197.80 per share, for a total value of about $22,154. This was an award/acquisition (code A) issued as director compensation — not an open-market purchase or sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-02-02 at $197.80 per share.
• Shares acquired: 112 shares; total value ≈ $22,154.
• Shares owned after the transaction: not reported in the provided filing details.
• Footnote: shares were issued under Five Below’s Compensation Policy for Non-Employee Directors in lieu of a quarterly retainer payment of $22,500, less applicable tax withholdings.
• Filing: Form 4 filed 2026-02-04 (two days after the transaction); no late filing flag noted in the provided data.

Context

• This was a routine director compensation award. Such grants are common and reflect payment for board service rather than a direct signal of the director’s view on the company’s stock. Purchases or sales of personal stock are generally more indicative of an insider’s market sentiment.