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[Form 4] Appian Corporation Insider Trading Activity

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Appian Corporation (APPN) – Form 4 insider filing dated 07/01/2025

Director Mark Steven Lynch reported the acquisition of 1,046 Class A common shares on 07/01/2025. The shares were granted at $0 cost under the company’s 2017 Equity Incentive Plan as part of the board-approved Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy (amended 12/18/2020). Following the grant, Lynch directly owns 42,064 APPN shares. No derivative securities were involved and no sales were reported.

The filing reflects a routine, compensation-related equity award that modestly increases insider ownership but does not signify a change in operating outlook or corporate strategy.

Appian Corporation (APPN) – Comunicazione interna Form 4 datata 01/07/2025

Il direttore Mark Steven Lynch ha dichiarato l’acquisto di 1.046 azioni ordinarie di Classe A il 01/07/2025. Le azioni sono state assegnate a costo zero nell’ambito del Piano di Incentivi Azionari 2017 della società, secondo la Politica di Compensazione per Amministratori Non Dipendenti approvata dal consiglio (modificata il 18/12/2020). Dopo l’assegnazione, Lynch detiene direttamente 42.064 azioni APPN. Non sono stati coinvolti strumenti derivati né sono state segnalate vendite.

La comunicazione riflette un premio azionario di routine legato alla compensazione, che aumenta modestamente la partecipazione interna senza indicare cambiamenti nella prospettiva operativa o nella strategia aziendale.

Appian Corporation (APPN) – Presentación interna Formulario 4 con fecha 01/07/2025

El director Mark Steven Lynch informó la adquisición de 1,046 acciones ordinarias Clase A el 01/07/2025. Las acciones fueron otorgadas a costo cero bajo el Plan de Incentivos de Capital 2017 de la empresa, como parte de la Política de Compensación para Directores No Empleados aprobada por la junta (modificada el 18/12/2020). Tras la concesión, Lynch posee directamente 42,064 acciones de APPN. No se involucraron valores derivados ni se reportaron ventas.

La presentación refleja una concesión de acciones rutinaria relacionada con la compensación que incrementa modestamente la propiedad interna, pero no indica un cambio en las perspectivas operativas o la estrategia corporativa.

Appian Corporation (APPN) – 2025년 7월 1일자 내부자 보고서 Form 4

이사 Mark Steven Lynch는 2025년 7월 1일에 1,046주 클래스 A 보통주 취득을 신고했습니다. 해당 주식은 회사의 2017년 주식 인센티브 플랜에 따라 이사회에서 승인한 비임원 이사 보상 정책(2020년 12월 18일 개정)의 일부로 무상으로 부여되었습니다. 부여 후 Lynch는 직접 42,064주 APPN 주식을 보유하게 되었습니다. 파생 증권은 포함되지 않았으며 매도도 보고되지 않았습니다.

이번 보고는 보상과 관련된 일상적인 주식 수여로 내부자 지분을 소폭 증가시키지만, 운영 전망이나 기업 전략의 변화를 의미하지는 않습니다.

Appian Corporation (APPN) – Déclaration d’initié Formulaire 4 datée du 01/07/2025

Le directeur Mark Steven Lynch a déclaré l’acquisition de 1 046 actions ordinaires de classe A le 01/07/2025. Les actions ont été attribuées à coût nul dans le cadre du Plan d’Incitation en Actions 2017 de la société, conformément à la Politique de Rémunération des Administrateurs Non Salariés approuvée par le conseil d’administration (modifiée le 18/12/2020). Après cette attribution, Lynch détient directement 42 064 actions APPN. Aucun instrument dérivé n’a été impliqué et aucune vente n’a été signalée.

Cette déclaration reflète une attribution d’actions liée à la rémunération, de routine, augmentant modestement la participation des initiés, sans indiquer de changement dans les perspectives opérationnelles ou la stratégie d’entreprise.

Appian Corporation (APPN) – Insider-Meldung Form 4 vom 01.07.2025

Direktor Mark Steven Lynch meldete am 01.07.2025 den Erwerb von 1.046 Stammaktien der Klasse A. Die Aktien wurden im Rahmen des Aktienanreizplans 2017 des Unternehmens kostenfrei gemäß der vom Vorstand genehmigten Vergütungspolitik für nicht-geschäftsführende Direktoren (geändert am 18.12.2020) gewährt. Nach der Zuteilung besitzt Lynch direkt 42.064 APPN-Aktien. Es waren keine derivative Wertpapiere beteiligt und es wurden keine Verkäufe gemeldet.

Die Meldung stellt eine routinemäßige, vergütungsbezogene Aktienzuteilung dar, die den Insiderbesitz leicht erhöht, jedoch keine Änderung der operativen Aussichten oder Unternehmensstrategie signalisiert.

Positive
  • Director’s stake increases by 1,046 shares, modestly enhancing insider ownership alignment.
Negative
  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Routine director grant; immaterial to valuation.

The 1,046-share award is a standard non-employee director equity grant under the 2017 plan. At APPN’s recent price (~$35-40), the transaction value is roughly $36k-42k—well below 0.1% of market cap. No shares were sold, so the filing does not introduce selling pressure. The grant marginally aligns director incentives with shareholders, but the size is too small to influence liquidity, earnings, or near-term valuation. I classify this as not impactful to the investment thesis.

TL;DR: Standard equity compensation, positive for alignment.

This Form 4 confirms that Appian continues to compensate outside directors with equity rather than cash, consistent with best-practice governance guidelines. The issuance at no cost is typical for restricted stock grants and encourages long-term ownership. No red flags are present—Lynch remains in compliance with Section 16 reporting and holds shares directly, enhancing transparency. The transaction has neutral market impact but modestly improves director-shareholder alignment.

Appian Corporation (APPN) – Comunicazione interna Form 4 datata 01/07/2025

Il direttore Mark Steven Lynch ha dichiarato l’acquisto di 1.046 azioni ordinarie di Classe A il 01/07/2025. Le azioni sono state assegnate a costo zero nell’ambito del Piano di Incentivi Azionari 2017 della società, secondo la Politica di Compensazione per Amministratori Non Dipendenti approvata dal consiglio (modificata il 18/12/2020). Dopo l’assegnazione, Lynch detiene direttamente 42.064 azioni APPN. Non sono stati coinvolti strumenti derivati né sono state segnalate vendite.

La comunicazione riflette un premio azionario di routine legato alla compensazione, che aumenta modestamente la partecipazione interna senza indicare cambiamenti nella prospettiva operativa o nella strategia aziendale.

Appian Corporation (APPN) – Presentación interna Formulario 4 con fecha 01/07/2025

El director Mark Steven Lynch informó la adquisición de 1,046 acciones ordinarias Clase A el 01/07/2025. Las acciones fueron otorgadas a costo cero bajo el Plan de Incentivos de Capital 2017 de la empresa, como parte de la Política de Compensación para Directores No Empleados aprobada por la junta (modificada el 18/12/2020). Tras la concesión, Lynch posee directamente 42,064 acciones de APPN. No se involucraron valores derivados ni se reportaron ventas.

La presentación refleja una concesión de acciones rutinaria relacionada con la compensación que incrementa modestamente la propiedad interna, pero no indica un cambio en las perspectivas operativas o la estrategia corporativa.

Appian Corporation (APPN) – 2025년 7월 1일자 내부자 보고서 Form 4

이사 Mark Steven Lynch는 2025년 7월 1일에 1,046주 클래스 A 보통주 취득을 신고했습니다. 해당 주식은 회사의 2017년 주식 인센티브 플랜에 따라 이사회에서 승인한 비임원 이사 보상 정책(2020년 12월 18일 개정)의 일부로 무상으로 부여되었습니다. 부여 후 Lynch는 직접 42,064주 APPN 주식을 보유하게 되었습니다. 파생 증권은 포함되지 않았으며 매도도 보고되지 않았습니다.

이번 보고는 보상과 관련된 일상적인 주식 수여로 내부자 지분을 소폭 증가시키지만, 운영 전망이나 기업 전략의 변화를 의미하지는 않습니다.

Appian Corporation (APPN) – Déclaration d’initié Formulaire 4 datée du 01/07/2025

Le directeur Mark Steven Lynch a déclaré l’acquisition de 1 046 actions ordinaires de classe A le 01/07/2025. Les actions ont été attribuées à coût nul dans le cadre du Plan d’Incitation en Actions 2017 de la société, conformément à la Politique de Rémunération des Administrateurs Non Salariés approuvée par le conseil d’administration (modifiée le 18/12/2020). Après cette attribution, Lynch détient directement 42 064 actions APPN. Aucun instrument dérivé n’a été impliqué et aucune vente n’a été signalée.

Cette déclaration reflète une attribution d’actions liée à la rémunération, de routine, augmentant modestement la participation des initiés, sans indiquer de changement dans les perspectives opérationnelles ou la stratégie d’entreprise.

Appian Corporation (APPN) – Insider-Meldung Form 4 vom 01.07.2025

Direktor Mark Steven Lynch meldete am 01.07.2025 den Erwerb von 1.046 Stammaktien der Klasse A. Die Aktien wurden im Rahmen des Aktienanreizplans 2017 des Unternehmens kostenfrei gemäß der vom Vorstand genehmigten Vergütungspolitik für nicht-geschäftsführende Direktoren (geändert am 18.12.2020) gewährt. Nach der Zuteilung besitzt Lynch direkt 42.064 APPN-Aktien. Es waren keine derivative Wertpapiere beteiligt und es wurden keine Verkäufe gemeldet.

Die Meldung stellt eine routinemäßige, vergütungsbezogene Aktienzuteilung dar, die den Insiderbesitz leicht erhöht, jedoch keine Änderung der operativen Aussichten oder Unternehmensstrategie signalisiert.

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*
Lynch Mark Steven

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O APPIAN CORPORATION
7950 JONES BRANCH DRIVE

(Street)
MCLEAN VA 22102

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
APPIAN CORP [ APPN ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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
Class A Common Stock 07/01/2025 A(1) 1,046 A $0 42,064 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. These shares were granted under the Issuer's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan pursuant to the Issuer's Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, as amended and approved by the Board of Directors on December 18, 2020.
Remarks:
/s/ Angela Patterson, Attorney-in-Fact 07/01/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

How many APPN shares did Director Mark Steven Lynch acquire?

He received 1,046 Class A common shares on 07/01/2025.

Was the transaction a purchase or a grant?

It was a grant under Appian’s 2017 Equity Incentive Plan, recorded at $0 cost.

What is Lynch’s total direct APPN share ownership after the filing?

He directly owns 42,064 shares following the grant.

Were any APPN shares sold in this Form 4?

No. The filing reports only an acquisition; there were no disposals.

Does this Form 4 suggest a change in Appian’s strategy or outlook?

No. The filing reflects a routine director compensation grant and does not indicate strategic changes.
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