Is the share disposition in Michael Linford’s AFRM Form 4 an open-market sale?

No, the disposition is coded “F,” indicating shares were withheld to pay taxes. The Form 4 specifies the transaction as payment of tax liability by delivering securities, rather than an open-market sale initiated for investment or portfolio management purposes.

Affirm COO reports RSU vesting and tax share withholding

Affirm Holdings, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Michael Linford reported equity award activity involving restricted stock units and Class A common stock.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/03/2026 - 04:05 PM EST

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Affirm Holdings, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Michael Linford reported equity award activity involving restricted stock units and Class A common stock. On March 1, 2026, RSUs converted into 11,717 shares of Class A common stock, and 3,775 shares were withheld at $46.98 per share to cover tax obligations tied to the RSU vesting schedules.

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11,717 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 5 txns

Insider Linford Michael

Role Chief Operating Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	2,336	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	5,674	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	3,707	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Class A Common Stock	11,717	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Class A Common Stock	3,775	$46.98	$177K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 107,830 contracts (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 108,211 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (5)

F1. Represents the number of shares of the Issuer's Common Stock withheld to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax obligation in connection with the settlement of shares of Common Stock underlying the Reporting Person's restricted stock units that vested on March 1, 2026.
F2. Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock.
F3. The RSUs vest in 48 equal monthly installments beginning October 1, 2022, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service with the Issuer as of each vesting date. This grant has no expiration date.
F4. The RSUs vest in 16 equal quarterly installments beginning September 1, 2025, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service with the Issuer as of each vesting date. This grant has no expiration date.
F5. RSUs vest in equal quarterly installments for a period of three years beginning December 1, 2025, the vesting commencement date, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment with the Issuer as of each vesting date. This grant has no expiration date.

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What equity transactions did AFRM executive Michael Linford report on this Form 4?

Michael Linford reported RSU-related equity activity on March 1, 2026. Restricted stock units converted into Class A common stock, and a portion of those shares was withheld at $46.98 per share to satisfy associated tax obligations upon vesting.

How many Affirm (AFRM) shares were acquired through RSU settlement on March 1, 2026?

The Form 4 shows 11,717 shares of Affirm Class A common stock acquired through the settlement of restricted stock units. These shares resulted from previously granted RSUs that vested according to their established schedules and converted one-for-one into Class A common stock.

How many AFRM shares were withheld for taxes in Michael Linford’s Form 4?

The filing shows 3,775 shares of Affirm Class A common stock withheld. These shares were retained by the issuer at $46.98 per share to satisfy Michael Linford’s tax obligations arising from the vesting and settlement of his restricted stock units on March 1, 2026.

What do the AFRM Form 4 footnotes say about Michael Linford’s restricted stock units?

The footnotes state each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock. They also describe different RSU grants vesting in monthly or quarterly installments over multi-year periods, contingent on Michael Linford’s continuous service or continued employment.

When do Michael Linford’s AFRM RSU grants vest according to the Form 4 footnotes?

One RSU grant vests in 48 equal monthly installments starting October 1, 2022. Other RSU grants vest in equal quarterly installments beginning September 1, 2025 and December 1, 2025, each requiring continued service or employment as of each vesting date.

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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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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^*

Linford Michael

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O AFFIRM HOLDINGS, INC.

650 CALIFORNIA STREET

(Street)

SAN FRANCISCO

94108

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Affirm Holdings, Inc. [ AFRM ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Class A Common Stock	03/01/2026		M		11,717	A	$0	111,986	D
Class A Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		3,775⁽¹⁾	D	$46.98	108,211	D

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽²⁾	03/01/2026		M			2,336	⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Class A Common Stock	2,336	$0	14,015	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽²⁾	03/01/2026		M			5,674	⁽⁴⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Class A Common Stock	5,674	$0	56,741	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽²⁾	03/01/2026		M			3,707	⁽⁵⁾	⁽⁵⁾	Class A Common Stock	3,707	$0	37,074	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the number of shares of the Issuer's Common Stock withheld to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax obligation in connection with the settlement of shares of Common Stock underlying the Reporting Person's restricted stock units that vested on March 1, 2026.

2. Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock.

3. The RSUs vest in 48 equal monthly installments beginning October 1, 2022, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service with the Issuer as of each vesting date. This grant has no expiration date.

4. The RSUs vest in 16 equal quarterly installments beginning September 1, 2025, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service with the Issuer as of each vesting date. This grant has no expiration date.

5. RSUs vest in equal quarterly installments for a period of three years beginning December 1, 2025, the vesting commencement date, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment with the Issuer as of each vesting date. This grant has no expiration date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Josh Samples, Attorney-in-Fact	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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