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Advantage Solutions (ADV) grants RSUs and PSUs to executive Johnson

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Advantage Solutions Inc. reported that executive George Ricardo Johnson received equity-based compensation on April 29, 2026. He was granted 13,462 restricted stock units (RSUs) for Class A Common Stock, increasing his direct Class A holdings to 25,907 shares after the grant.

The RSUs represent a contingent right to receive Class A Common Stock and are scheduled to vest in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date. Johnson also received 5,769 performance restricted stock units (PSUs), which may convert into Class A Common Stock on the third anniversary of the grant date depending on performance.

PSU vesting is tied to specified performance conditions based on Advantage Cash Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA Margin. The actual number of shares issuable under the PSUs can range from 0% to 200% of the 5,769 target units, depending on whether those performance goals are met.

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Insider Johnson George Ricardo
Role See Remarks
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Performance Restricted Stock Unit 5,769 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock 13,462 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Performance Restricted Stock Unit — 5,769 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Stock — 25,907 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents an award of restricted stock units (RSUs) that is a contingent right to receive Class A Common Stock upon vesting. The RSUs are scheduled to vest in equal installments on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date. Represents an award of performance restricted stock units (PSUs) that is a contingent right to receive Class A Common Stock upon vesting. Subject to the achievement of certain performance conditions based on Advantage Cash Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA Margin, the PSUs are scheduled to vest on the third anniversary of the grant date and may vest from 0% to 200% of the target number of PSUs reported on this Form 4.
RSU grant 13,462 units Restricted stock units for Class A Common Stock granted April 29, 2026
Shares owned after grant 25,907 shares Total Class A Common Stock directly held following RSU award
PSU grant 5,769 units Performance restricted stock units linked to Class A Common Stock
PSU vesting range 0%–200% of target Potential vesting of 5,769 PSUs based on performance conditions
RSU vesting schedule 3 equal installments Vesting on first, second and third anniversaries of grant date
restricted stock units (RSUs) financial
"Represents an award of restricted stock units (RSUs) that is a contingent right to receive Class A Common Stock"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a type of company promise to give employees shares of stock in the future, usually after certain conditions like working for a set time. They are like a gift promised today that you receive later, which can become valuable if the company's stock price goes up. RSUs matter because they are a way companies reward employees and can be a significant part of compensation.
performance restricted stock units (PSUs) financial
"Represents an award of performance restricted stock units (PSUs) that is a contingent right to receive Class A Common Stock"
Advantage Cash Earnings financial
"Subject to the achievement of certain performance conditions based on Advantage Cash Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA Margin"
Adjusted EBITDA Margin financial
"Subject to the achievement of certain performance conditions based on Advantage Cash Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA Margin"
Adjusted EBITDA margin shows how much profit a company makes from its core operations, expressed as a percentage of its total revenue, after removing certain one-time or unusual expenses and income. It helps investors understand the company's true earning ability from regular business activities, making it easier to compare performance over time or with other companies. Think of it as measuring the efficiency of a business in turning sales into profits, excluding irregular adjustments.
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
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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).
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Johnson George Ricardo

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC.
7676 FORSYTH BOULEVARD, FIFTH FLOOR

(Street)
ST. LOUIS MISSOURI 63105

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Advantage Solutions Inc. [ ADV ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
See Remarks
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/29/2026
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
Class A Common Stock04/29/2026A13,462(1)A$025,907D
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
Performance Restricted Stock Unit(2)04/29/2026A5,769 (2) (2)Class A Common Stock5,769$05,769D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents an award of restricted stock units (RSUs) that is a contingent right to receive Class A Common Stock upon vesting. The RSUs are scheduled to vest in equal installments on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date.
2. Represents an award of performance restricted stock units (PSUs) that is a contingent right to receive Class A Common Stock upon vesting. Subject to the achievement of certain performance conditions based on Advantage Cash Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA Margin, the PSUs are scheduled to vest on the third anniversary of the grant date and may vest from 0% to 200% of the target number of PSUs reported on this Form 4.
Remarks:
Chief Operating Officer, Demonstration Services and Workforce Operations
/s/ Bryce Robinson, Attorney-in-fact05/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What equity awards did ADV executive George Ricardo Johnson receive?

George Ricardo Johnson received 13,462 restricted stock units (RSUs) and 5,769 performance restricted stock units (PSUs). These stock-based awards provide potential future Class A Common Stock, subject to time-based vesting for RSUs and performance-based vesting terms for PSUs tied to company metrics.

How and when do the RSUs granted to ADV’s Johnson vest?

The 13,462 RSUs granted to Johnson vest in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the April 29, 2026 grant date. Each vesting event delivers Class A Common Stock, provided continued service and any other award conditions are satisfied over the three-year schedule.

What performance conditions affect Johnson’s PSUs at Advantage Solutions (ADV)?

Johnson’s 5,769 PSUs depend on performance conditions based on Advantage Cash Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA Margin. On the third anniversary of the grant date, these PSUs can vest between 0% and 200% of the target amount, depending on whether the company meets the disclosed performance metrics.

When do the performance restricted stock units for ADV’s Johnson vest?

Johnson’s performance restricted stock units are scheduled to vest on the third anniversary of the April 29, 2026 grant date. Vesting requires achievement of specific performance targets related to Advantage Cash Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA Margin, which determine how many shares, if any, he ultimately receives.

How many Advantage Solutions (ADV) Class A shares does Johnson hold after these grants?

After the RSU grant, Johnson beneficially owns 25,907 shares of Class A Common Stock directly. This total reflects his position following the April 29, 2026 award of 13,462 RSUs and helps illustrate the scale of his direct equity exposure to Advantage Solutions.

Do Johnson’s ADV equity awards involve any cash transaction?

The reported RSU and PSU awards show a transaction price of $0.0000 per unit, indicating they are stock-based compensation grants rather than open-market purchases. Johnson receives them as part of his compensation package, not by paying cash to acquire existing shares.