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Director at Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) receives 3,632 deferred stock units

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Ally Financial Inc. director Brian Sharples received an award of 3,632 shares of common stock, represented by deferred stock units that are fully vested upon grant. These units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis when he leaves the board, bringing his direct holdings to 44,741 shares.

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Insider SHARPLES BRIAN
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 3,632 $41.99 $153K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 44,741 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares granted 3,632 shares Deferred stock units award on common stock
Reporting price per share $41.99 per share Reference price for the 3,632-share grant
Shares held after award 44,741 shares Direct holdings following the grant
Conversion ratio 1:1 into common stock Deferred stock units convert at board departure
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.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
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 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.
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*
SHARPLES BRIAN

(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)
XDirector10% 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)
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 Stock(1)05/15/2026A3,632A$41.9944,741D
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. 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. Sharples05/19/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Ally Financial (ALLY) report for Brian Sharples?

Ally Financial reported that director Brian Sharples received an award of 3,632 shares of common stock, represented by deferred stock units. These units are fully vested upon grant and increase his direct holdings to 44,741 shares that convert into common stock at board departure.

How many Ally Financial (ALLY) shares does Brian Sharples hold after this Form 4?

After this award, Brian Sharples directly holds 44,741 Ally Financial shares. The new grant consists of 3,632 deferred stock units that each convert into one share of common stock when he leaves the company’s board of directors, according to the filing footnote.

What type of equity compensation did Ally Financial (ALLY) grant to Brian Sharples?

Brian Sharples received deferred stock units that represent Ally Financial common stock on a one-for-one basis. The Form 4 describes the transaction as a grant or award acquisition, with the units fully vested upon grant and scheduled to convert into common shares at his board departure.

At what reference price were Brian Sharples’ Ally Financial (ALLY) deferred stock units reported?

The 3,632 Ally Financial deferred stock units granted to Brian Sharples were reported at a reference price of $41.99 per share. This price is used for reporting purposes in the Form 4 and does not necessarily represent a contemporaneous open-market purchase or sale.

Do Brian Sharples’ Ally Financial (ALLY) deferred stock units vest over time?

The deferred stock units granted to Brian Sharples are fully vested upon grant, according to the filing footnote. Although already vested, they only convert into Ally Financial common stock on a one-for-one basis when he departs from the company’s board of directors in the future.