Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) director awarded 3,632 fully vested deferred stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ally Financial Inc. director Allan P. Merrill reported an acquisition of common stock in the form of deferred stock units. On the reported date, he received 3,632 deferred stock units at a reference value of $41.99 per unit as a grant or award. These units are fully vested upon grant and will convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis when he leaves the company’s Board of Directors, bringing his directly held total to 5,658 shares-based units.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider MERRILL ALLAN P

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	3,632	$41.99	$153K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 5,658 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Deferred stock units granted: 3,632 units Transaction price per unit: $41.99 Holdings after transaction: 5,658 shares/units +1 more

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Deferred stock units granted 3,632 units Grant to director Allan P. Merrill

Transaction price per unit $41.99 Reference value per deferred stock unit

Holdings after transaction 5,658 shares/units Total directly held after grant

Conversion ratio 1:1 Each deferred stock unit converts into one common share

Key Terms

Deferred Stock Units, fully vested upon grant, Form 4, Common Stock

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Deferred Stock Units financial

"Represented by Deferred Stock Units which convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis"

Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.

fully vested upon grant financial

"The Deferred Stock Units are fully vested upon grant."

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.

Common Stock financial

"security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

MERRILL ALLAN P

(Last) (First) (Middle)

500 WOODWARD AVENUE

(Street)

DETROIT MICHIGAN 48226

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Ally Financial Inc. [ ALLY ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026

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

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock(1)	05/15/2026		A		3,632	A	$41.99	5,658	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represented by Deferred Stock Units which convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis on the reporting person's departure from the Company's Board of Directors. The Deferred Stock Units are fully vested upon grant.

Remarks:

	/s/ Joyce M. Daniels, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Merrill	05/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Ally Financial (ALLY) disclose for Allan P. Merrill?

Ally Financial disclosed that director Allan P. Merrill received 3,632 deferred stock units as a grant. These units are tied to Ally common stock and are fully vested, increasing his directly held equity-based position to 5,658 shares-based units after the transaction.

How many Ally Financial (ALLY) shares did Allan P. Merrill acquire in this Form 4?

Allan P. Merrill acquired 3,632 deferred stock units linked to Ally common stock. Each unit is equivalent to one share upon conversion, and this grant raised his total directly held equity-based holdings reported in the filing to 5,658 units.

At what price were Allan P. Merrill’s Ally (ALLY) deferred stock units valued in this grant?

The deferred stock units were recorded at a reference value of $41.99 per unit. This figure reflects the transaction price per share used in the Form 4 disclosure for the 3,632 units granted to the Ally Financial board director.

When do Allan P. Merrill’s Ally Financial (ALLY) deferred stock units convert into common stock?

The deferred stock units convert into Ally Financial common stock on a one-for-one basis when Allan P. Merrill leaves the company’s Board of Directors. According to the disclosure, the units are fully vested immediately upon grant but settle only at board departure.

Are Allan P. Merrill’s new Ally (ALLY) deferred stock units vested immediately?

Yes, the filing states the deferred stock units granted to Allan P. Merrill are fully vested upon grant. Although they are vested, the units will not convert into Ally Financial common stock until his departure from the company’s Board of Directors.