Atlanticus Holdings (NASDAQ: ATLC) director Blake Paulson reports zero common shares on Form 3

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Atlanticus Holdings Corp director Blake Paulson filed an initial Form 3, reporting his beneficial ownership position in the company’s Common Stock. The filing shows 0 shares of Common Stock reported as directly owned following the reporting date, indicating no reportable equity holdings at this time.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Paulson Blake

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Common Stock held after filing: 0 shares

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Common Stock held after filing 0 shares Total shares following transaction entry on Form 3

Key Terms

Form 3, Common Stock, beneficial ownership

3 terms

Form 3 regulatory

"Blake Paulson filed an initial Form 3, reporting his beneficial ownership position"

Form 3 is the initial public filing that officers, directors and large shareholders must submit to report their ownership of a company’s securities when they become insiders. It acts like an opening inventory sheet that gives investors a starting point to see who holds significant stakes and to spot later trades or potential conflicts of interest, helping assess insider confidence and transparency.

Common Stock financial

"the company’s Common Stock. The filing shows 0 shares of 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.

beneficial ownership financial

"filed an initial Form 3, reporting his beneficial ownership position"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

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SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Paulson Blake

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ATLANTICUS HOLDINGS CORPORATION

FIVE CONCOURSE PARKWAY, SUITE 300

(Street)

ATLANTA GEORGIA 30328

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
05/07/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Atlanticus Holdings Corp [ ATLC ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

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

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 Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	0	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Blake Paulson	05/08/2026
	** 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 5 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What does Blake Paulson’s Form 3 filing for Atlanticus Holdings Corp (ATLC) show?

The Form 3 shows Blake Paulson’s initial reported holdings of Atlanticus Holdings Corp Common Stock. It reports 0 shares directly owned after the reporting date, indicating no reportable equity ownership in this security at the time of the filing.

Is Blake Paulson a director of Atlanticus Holdings Corp (ATLC) in this Form 3?

Yes. The filing identifies Blake Paulson as a director of Atlanticus Holdings Corp. Form 3 establishes his starting beneficial ownership position in the company’s Common Stock as he becomes subject to insider reporting requirements.

How many Atlanticus Holdings Corp (ATLC) shares does Blake Paulson report owning?

The Form 3 reports 0 shares of Atlanticus Holdings Corp Common Stock as directly owned following the reporting date. This means there are no reportable direct equity holdings in this class of security at that time.

Does this Atlanticus Holdings Corp (ATLC) Form 3 show any insider buying or selling?

No specific insider buying or selling is reported. The Form 3 is an initial ownership statement, and the transaction summary indicates an unknown transaction code with 0 shares and a holding entry showing no Common Stock owned.

What is the purpose of this Atlanticus Holdings Corp (ATLC) Form 3 filing?

The Form 3 establishes Blake Paulson’s initial beneficial ownership in Atlanticus Holdings Corp as a director. It discloses that he has no reportable direct holdings of the company’s Common Stock as of the reported date.