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American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) director granted 5,421 restricted share units as trustee pay

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BENHAM DOUGLAS N reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

American Homes 4 Rent director Douglas N. Benham reported an equity compensation grant on Class A common shares. He received 5,421 restricted share units as non-management trustee compensation, which vest in full on the earlier of one year from grant or the next annual meeting of shareholders. Following this award, he holds 39,648 Class A common shares directly and 7,991 shares indirectly through an IRA.

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Insider BENHAM DOUGLAS N
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Class A Common Shares 5,421 $0.00 --
holding Class A Common Shares -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Shares — 39,648 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Shares — 7,991 shares (Indirect, IRA)
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Restricted share units granted 5,421 units Non-management trustee compensation grant
Direct shares after grant 39,648 shares Class A common shares held directly after transaction
Indirect IRA holdings 7,991 shares Class A common shares held indirectly via IRA
Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Reported price for the 5,421 restricted share units
restricted share units financial
"Grant of 5,421 restricted share units as non-management trustee compensation."
Restricted share units (RSUs) are a promise from a company to give an employee or service provider actual shares or cash equal to the shares after certain conditions are met, typically staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them like a time-locked gift card that becomes usable only after you’ve earned it. For investors, RSUs matter because they align employee incentives with company performance and can increase the number of shares outstanding over time, diluting existing ownership and affecting earnings per share.
non-management trustee compensation financial
"Grant of 5,421 restricted share units as non-management trustee compensation."
annual meeting of shareholders financial
"These restricted share units vest in full on the earlier of (i) one year from the date of grant or (ii) the date of the next annual meeting of shareholders."
A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.
Class A Common Shares financial
"security_title: "Class A Common Shares""
A Class A common share is a specific type of ordinary company share that represents an ownership stake and usually carries particular voting rights or payout priorities compared with other share classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, how dividends or liquidation proceeds might be distributed, and how easily the shares trade — like choosing between car models where one has extra features (more control) and another focuses on price or availability (liquidity).
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*
BENHAM DOUGLAS N

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O AMH
280 PILOT ROAD

(Street)
LAS VEGAS NEVADA 89119

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
American Homes 4 Rent [ AMH ]
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)
05/14/2026
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 Shares05/14/2026A5,421(1)A$039,648D
Class A Common Shares7,991IIRA
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. Grant of 5,421 restricted share units as non-management trustee compensation. These restricted share units vest in full on the earlier of (i) one year from the date of grant or (ii) the date of the next annual meeting of shareholders.
Remarks:
/s/ Justin Liu, attorney-in-fact05/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did AMH director Douglas N. Benham report in this Form 4 filing?

Douglas N. Benham reported an equity compensation grant from American Homes 4 Rent. He received 5,421 restricted share units of Class A common shares as non-management trustee compensation, increasing his reported direct and indirect share ownership positions in the company.

How many restricted share units did Douglas N. Benham receive from AMH?

He received 5,421 restricted share units of American Homes 4 Rent Class A common shares. These units were granted as non-management trustee compensation and represent an acquisition of additional equity rather than an open-market purchase or sale of existing shares.

When do Douglas N. Benham’s AMH restricted share units vest?

The 5,421 restricted share units vest in full on the earlier of one year from the grant date or the date of the next annual meeting of shareholders. This means vesting is tied to either time elapsed or the company’s regular shareholder meeting.

How many AMH shares does Douglas N. Benham hold after this transaction?

After the reported grant, he holds 39,648 Class A common shares directly. He also has 7,991 Class A common shares reported as indirectly owned through an IRA, reflecting both direct and indirect positions in American Homes 4 Rent equity.

Was the AMH Form 4 transaction a market buy or sell of shares?

No, the filing shows an acquisition coded as a grant or award, not a market trade. The 5,421 units were granted as non-management trustee compensation, with a reported price per share of $0.0000, indicating a compensation-related equity award.

What type of security is involved in Douglas N. Benham’s AMH Form 4?

The Form 4 involves American Homes 4 Rent Class A common shares and related restricted share units. The grant adds 5,421 restricted share units, increasing his overall exposure to the company’s Class A common equity as part of trustee compensation.