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Advantage Solutions (ADV) CFO receives RSUs, options and PSU grants

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Advantage Solutions Inc. reported that Chief Financial Officer Christopher Growe received new equity awards in the company’s Class A common stock. He was granted 25,846 restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the grant date.

Growe also received stock options for 44,000 shares with a $50.0000 exercise price, scheduled to vest in four equal annual installments, and 11,077 performance restricted stock units that may vest from 0% to 200% of the target amount after three years based on Advantage Cash Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA Margin. Following these grants, he holds 39,733 shares directly and 9,760 shares indirectly through a family trust.

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Insider Growe Christopher
Role Chief Financial Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Performance Restricted Stock Unit 11,077 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Stock Option 44,000 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock 25,846 $0.00 --
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Performance Restricted Stock Unit — 11,077 shares (Direct, null); Stock Option — 44,000 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Stock — 39,733 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Stock — 9,760 shares (Indirect, By Family Trust)
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. The stock option is scheduled to vest in equal installments on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date.
Restricted stock units granted 25,846 units RSU award to CFO on April 29, 2026
Stock options granted 44,000 options Awarded to CFO on April 29, 2026
Stock option exercise price $50.0000 per share Exercise price for 44,000 stock options
Performance RSUs granted 11,077 units PSU award tied to performance metrics
Direct common shares after grants 39,733 shares CFO’s direct Class A holdings after transactions
Indirect common shares via family trust 9,760 shares Held indirectly by family trust as of April 29, 2026
restricted stock units (RSUs) financial
"Represents an award of restricted stock units (RSUs) that is a contingent right to receive Class A Common Stock upon vesting."
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 upon vesting."
Advantage Cash Earnings financial
"Subject to the achievement of certain performance conditions based on Advantage Cash Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA Margin, the PSUs are scheduled to vest..."
Adjusted EBITDA Margin financial
"Subject to the achievement of certain performance conditions based on Advantage Cash Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA Margin, the PSUs are scheduled to vest..."
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.
stock option financial
"The stock option is scheduled to vest in equal installments on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date."
A stock option is a contract that gives you the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. People use them to potentially make money if the stock's price moves favorably or to protect against losses. It's like holding a coupon that can be used to buy or sell stock at a set price later on.
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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).
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*
Growe Christopher
(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)
Chief Financial Officer
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 Stock04/29/2026A25,846(1)A$039,733D
Class A Common Stock9,760IBy Family Trust
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)04/29/2026A11,077 (2) (2)Class A Common Stock11,077$011,077D
Stock Option$5004/29/2026A44,000 (3)04/29/2036Class A Common Stock44,000$044,000D
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.
3. The stock option is scheduled to vest in equal installments on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date.
/s/ Bryce Robinson, Attorney-in-fact05/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What equity awards did ADV CFO Christopher Growe receive in this Form 4?

Christopher Growe received 25,846 restricted stock units, 44,000 stock options, and 11,077 performance restricted stock units. These awards are part of his compensation and are subject to multi-year vesting and, for the PSUs, performance conditions tied to Advantage Cash Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA Margin.

How do the new restricted stock units for ADV CFO vest?

The 25,846 restricted stock units granted to the ADV CFO vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting occurs on each of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date, meaning the shares are delivered gradually over a three-year period, assuming continued service.

What are the terms of Christopher Growe’s new stock options at Advantage Solutions (ADV)?

Growe received stock options covering 44,000 shares of Class A common stock with a $50.0000 exercise price. These options vest in four equal annual installments on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date and expire on April 29, 2036, if unexercised.

How do the performance restricted stock units (PSUs) for the ADV CFO work?

The 11,077 PSUs are a contingent right to receive Class A common stock that vest on the third anniversary of the grant date. Vesting depends on performance conditions based on Advantage Cash Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA Margin and can range from 0% to 200% of the target PSUs granted.

What are Christopher Growe’s share holdings in ADV after these grants?

After the reported grants, Christopher Growe holds 39,733 shares of Advantage Solutions Class A common stock directly. In addition, a family trust holds 9,760 shares indirectly. These figures reflect ownership reported as of the transaction date in the Form 4 filing.

Is the Form 4 for Advantage Solutions (ADV) a stock sale by the CFO?

No, the Form 4 reflects equity compensation grants and holdings, not open-market stock sales. The transactions are coded as awards (A) of restricted stock units, stock options, and performance restricted stock units, with no reported buy or sell transactions of common shares in the market.