Hynes Scott 4

What Happened
Scott Hynes, Chief Financial Officer of Acadian Asset Management Inc. (AAMI), was granted 4,888 restricted stock units (RSUs) on February 13, 2026. The award is reported as a derivative grant (transaction code A) at $0.00 per unit, meaning no cash purchase was made — these RSUs represent a right to receive common stock in the future rather than currently issued shares.

Key Details

• Transaction date: February 13, 2026; Form 4 filed February 18, 2026.
• Grant: 4,888 restricted stock units (RSUs) recorded at $0.00 (derivative award).
• Vesting: RSUs vest in equal annual installments over three years — 1/3 vesting on Feb 13 of 2027, 2028 and 2029 (see footnote).
• Footnote: Each RSU converts to one share of common stock upon settlement.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing excerpt.
• Timeliness: Form 4 was filed five days after the grant; the filing does not indicate a late-file status.

Context
RSU grants are a common form of executive compensation and are not an open-market purchase or sale. They typically align an executive’s interests with shareholders over the vesting period; until vested and settled, RSUs are a contingent (derivative) right to future shares. This item is informational for investors tracking insider compensation and potential future share issuance when RSUs vest.