Acadian CFO awarded 4,888 restricted stock units

Hynes Scott reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Hynes Scott reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Acadian Asset Management Inc. reported an equity compensation grant to its Chief Financial Officer, Scott Hynes. On February 13, 2026, he was awarded 4,888 restricted stock units, each representing one share of Acadian common stock. These units vest in three equal annual installments, with one-third of the shares vesting on each of February 13, 2027, February 13, 2028, and February 13, 2029. Following this grant, Hynes holds 4,888 restricted stock units directly.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 4,888 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Hynes Scott

Role Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	4,888	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 4,888 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock of Acadian Asset Management Inc.
2. F2. On February 13, 2026, the reporting person was granted 4,888 restricted stock units, vesting in equal annual installments over a three-year period with 1/3 of the shares vesting on each of February 13, 2027, February 13, 2028 and February 13, 2029.

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What insider transaction did Acadian Asset Management (AAMI) report for its CFO?

Acadian Asset Management (AAMI) reported that Chief Financial Officer Scott Hynes received a grant of 4,888 restricted stock units on February 13, 2026. These units are part of his equity compensation and represent rights to receive common shares in the future as they vest.

How many restricted stock units were granted to the AAMI CFO and when?

Chief Financial Officer Scott Hynes of AAMI was granted 4,888 restricted stock units on February 13, 2026. The filing specifies this as a grant or award transaction, with the full amount reflected as his directly owned restricted stock unit holdings after the grant.

How do the restricted stock units granted to AAMI’s CFO vest over time?

The 4,888 restricted stock units granted to AAMI’s CFO vest in three equal annual installments. One-third of the units vest on each of February 13, 2027, February 13, 2028, and February 13, 2029, aligning the award with multi-year service and performance continuity.

What does each restricted stock unit represent in the AAMI Form 4 filing?

Each restricted stock unit reported in the AAMI Form 4 represents the right to receive one share of Acadian Asset Management Inc. common stock. Actual shares are delivered as the units vest according to the schedule described in the footnotes to the transaction.

Is the AAMI CFO’s restricted stock unit grant classified as a purchase or an award?

The AAMI CFO’s transaction is classified as a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market purchase. The Form 4 uses transaction code “A”, indicating the RSUs were awarded as part of compensation, with a reported price per unit of 0.0000 in the filing.

How many restricted stock units does the AAMI CFO hold after this transaction?

After the February 13, 2026 grant, the AAMI CFO holds a total of 4,888 restricted stock units directly. This total equals the full amount granted, reflecting that this Form 4 reports his initial RSU award rather than multiple cumulative grants.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hynes Scott

(Last) (First) (Middle)

200 STATE STREET

SUITE 601A

(Street)

BOSTON MA 02109

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Acadian Asset Management Inc. [ AAMI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/13/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	$0(1)	02/13/2026		A		4,888		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	4,888	$0	4,888	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock of Acadian Asset Management Inc.

2. On February 13, 2026, the reporting person was granted 4,888 restricted stock units, vesting in equal annual installments over a three-year period with 1/3 of the shares vesting on each of February 13, 2027, February 13, 2028 and February 13, 2029.

Remarks:

	/s/ Richard J. Hart, By POA for Scott Hynes	02/18/2026
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