Appian grants Mark Dorsey 22,616 stock units

The award’s vesting begins November 5, 2027, and is conditioned on continuous service through each annual vesting date.

Available on EDGAR 11/05/2026 - 01:45 PM EST Accepted by SEC EDGAR 11/05/2026 - 01:44 PM EST Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Appian Corp (APPN) Chief Revenue Officer Mark Dorsey received a grant of 22,616 restricted stock units on November 3, 2026. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock or its cash equivalent, at Appian’s discretion. The units vest in four equal annual installments beginning November 5, 2027, provided he remains in continuous service through each vesting date.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 22,616 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Dorsey Mark

Role Chief Revenue Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Unit F1, F2	22,616	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 22,616 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer's Class A Common Stock (or its cash equivalent, at the discretion of the Issuer).
2. F2. The RSUs were granted on November 3, 2026, and vest in four (4) equal annual installments commencing on November 5, 2027, provided that the Reporting Person has provided continuous service to the Issuer through each vesting date.

Key Figures

Restricted stock units granted: 22,616 restricted stock units Reported direct RSU position after grant: 22,616 restricted stock units Vesting installments: 4 equal annual installments +1 more

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Restricted stock units granted 22,616 restricted stock units Granted November 3, 2026

Reported direct RSU position after grant 22,616 restricted stock units Following the grant

Vesting installments 4 equal annual installments Beginning November 5, 2027, subject to continuous service through each vesting date

Shares per RSU 1 share per RSU Each RSU is a contingent right to receive a share of Class A Common Stock or its cash equivalent

Key Terms

RSU, contingent right, vest

3 terms

RSU financial

"Each RSU represents a contingent right"

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation, usually with certain restrictions or conditions, such as remaining with the company for a set period. When these restrictions lift, employees receive actual shares that they can sell or hold. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock supply and reflect the company's commitment to attracting and retaining talent.

contingent right financial

"represents a contingent right to receive one share"

vest financial

"vest in four (4) equal annual installments"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

FAQ

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Can APPN's restricted stock units be paid in cash?

Yes. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Appian Corp’s Class A Common Stock or its cash equivalent, at Appian’s discretion.

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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

OMB APPROVAL

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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^*

Dorsey Mark

(Last) (First) (Middle)

7950 JONES BRANCH DRIVE

(Street)

MCLEAN VIRGINIA 22102

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
APPIAN CORP [ APPN ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/03/2026

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

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
Restricted Stock Unit	(1)	11/03/2026		A		22,616		(2)	(2)	Class A Common Stock	22,616	$0	22,616	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer's Class A Common Stock (or its cash equivalent, at the discretion of the Issuer).

2. The RSUs were granted on November 3, 2026, and vest in four (4) equal annual installments commencing on November 5, 2027, provided that the Reporting Person has provided continuous service to the Issuer through each vesting date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Angela Patterson, Attorney-in-Fact	11/05/2026
	** 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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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)