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Director at American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) granted 5,421 units

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ZAIST MATTHEW R reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

American Homes 4 Rent director Matthew R. Zaist received a grant of 5,421 restricted share units as non-management trustee compensation. These units vest in full on the earlier of one year from the grant date or the next annual meeting of shareholders. Following this award, he holds 32,829 Class A Common Shares directly.

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Insider ZAIST MATTHEW R
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Class A Common Shares 5,421 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Shares — 32,829 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Restricted share units granted 5,421 units Grant to Matthew R. Zaist as non-management trustee compensation
Shares owned after grant 32,829 shares Class A Common Shares held directly after transaction
Grant price per unit $0.0000 per unit Reported transaction price for restricted share unit grant
Transaction date 2026-05-14 Date of restricted share unit grant
Transaction type Grant, award, or other acquisition (Code A) Non-derivative acquisition of Class A-related 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 regulatory
"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*
ZAIST MATTHEW R

(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$032,829D
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 insider transaction did AMH director Matthew R. Zaist report?

Matthew R. Zaist reported receiving a grant of 5,421 restricted share units as non-management trustee compensation. The award is a stock-based compensation grant, not an open-market share purchase, and increases his direct equity exposure to American Homes 4 Rent.

How many American Homes 4 Rent shares does Matthew R. Zaist hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Matthew R. Zaist holds 32,829 Class A Common Shares directly. This figure reflects his position immediately following the award of 5,421 restricted share units reported in the Form 4 filing for American Homes 4 Rent.

What are the vesting terms of Matthew R. Zaist’s 5,421 restricted share units at AMH?

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 single-vesting schedule is tied to Zaist’s service as a non-management trustee of American Homes 4 Rent.

Was cash paid for the 5,421 American Homes 4 Rent units reported in this Form 4?

No cash price was paid for these 5,421 restricted share units, which were granted at a reported price of $0.0000 per unit. They represent stock-based compensation for Matthew R. Zaist’s role as a non-management trustee of American Homes 4 Rent.

Does the Form 4 for AMH indicate a stock purchase or a compensation grant?

The Form 4 indicates a compensation grant, not an open-market stock purchase. It reports an “A” code transaction described as a grant or award acquisition of 5,421 restricted share units for Matthew R. Zaist’s non-management trustee service at American Homes 4 Rent.