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Acadia Healthcare (ACHC) director takes 2026 retainer and awards in stock

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bernhard Jason reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. director Jason Bernhard reported two stock awards of common stock on May 6, 2026. The filings show grants of 5,124 shares and 6,331 shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share, indicating compensation awards rather than open-market purchases.

Footnotes explain that the shares will vest over a three-year period in equal yearly installments beginning May 6, 2027, and that one award reflects Mr. Bernhard’s election to receive his 2026 annual cash retainer as a director in shares of common stock.

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Insider Bernhard Jason
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 6,331 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Common Stock 5,124 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 45,359 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. Shares will vest over a 3-year period in equal yearly installments beginning May 6, 2027.
  2. F2. Reflects Mr. Bernhard's election to receive his annual cash retainer as a director for 2026 in shares of common stock.
Stock award 1 5,124 shares common stock Grant reported on May 6, 2026
Stock award 2 6,331 shares common stock Grant reported on May 6, 2026
Direct holdings after grant 45,359 shares Direct ownership after one reported award
Alternate direct holdings after grant 40,235 shares Direct ownership after the other reported award
Vesting period 3 years Shares vest in equal yearly installments
Vesting start date May 6, 2027 First installment of multi-year vesting schedule
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
annual cash retainer financial
"election to receive his annual cash retainer as a director for 2026"
vest financial
"Shares will vest over a 3-year period in equal yearly installments"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

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FAQ

What did Acadia Healthcare (ACHC) director Jason Bernhard report in this Form 4?
Director Jason Bernhard reported receiving two awards of Acadia Healthcare common stock on May 6, 2026. The transactions covered 5,124 shares and 6,331 shares, both recorded at $0.00 per share, indicating they were equity compensation grants rather than market purchases.

How many Acadia Healthcare (ACHC) shares were granted to Jason Bernhard?
The Form 4 shows two separate grants of Acadia Healthcare common stock to director Jason Bernhard. One grant was for 5,124 shares and the other for 6,331 shares. Both are reported as compensation-related acquisitions with a transaction price of $0.00 per share.

How do the new stock awards affect Jason Bernhard’s Acadia (ACHC) holdings?
After one of the reported grants, Jason Bernhard held 45,359 Acadia Healthcare common shares directly. After the other grant, he held 40,235 shares directly. These figures reflect updated direct ownership positions reported for each respective award in the filing.

What is the vesting schedule for Jason Bernhard’s new Acadia (ACHC) shares?
The filing states that the awarded shares will vest over a three-year period. Vesting occurs in equal yearly installments beginning May 6, 2027, meaning portions of the award become fully owned each year over that three-year schedule, rather than all at once.

Why did Jason Bernhard receive Acadia Healthcare (ACHC) shares instead of cash?
A footnote explains that one of the awards reflects Jason Bernhard’s election to receive his 2026 annual cash retainer as a director in shares of common stock. This converts a cash retainer into equity-based compensation, aligning part of his pay with company stock.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Bernhard Jason
(Last)(First)(Middle)
4020 ASPEN GROVE DRIVE, SUITE 900
(Street)
FRANKLIN TENNESSEE 37067
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. [ ACHC ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/06/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/06/2026A6,331(1)A$0.040,235D
Common Stock05/06/2026A5,124(2)A$0.045,359D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares will vest over a 3-year period in equal yearly installments beginning May 6, 2027.
2. Reflects Mr. Bernhard's election to receive his annual cash retainer as a director for 2026 in shares of common stock.
/s/ Brian Farley as Attorney in Fact for Jason R. Bernhard05/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR