Aveanna Healthcare (AVAH) CFO reports new stock awards and RSU vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Chief Financial Officer Matthew Buckhalter reported equity awards in company stock. On February 14, 2026, he acquired 15,213 shares of common stock upon vesting of performance-based restricted stock units from the company’s 2022 long-term incentive awards and 46,875 shares upon vesting of performance-based restricted stock units from 2023 long-term incentive awards, both at a price of $0 per share.

He also received a grant of 66,205 stock-settled restricted stock units subject to three-year cliff vesting. Following these award-related acquisitions, he directly owned 565,273 shares of Aveanna Healthcare common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 128,293 shares

Net Buy 3 txns

Insider Buckhalter Matthew

Role Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	15,213	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	46,875	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	66,205	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 565,273 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Represents shares earned upon vesting of performance-based restricted stock units issued pursuant to the Company's 2022 long-term incentive awards.
2. F2. Represents shares earned upon vesting of performance-based restricted stock units issued pursuant to the Company's 2023 long-term incentive awards.
3. F3. Grant of stock-settled restricted stock unit, subject to three-year cliff vesting.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/17/2026 - 05:30 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

FAQ

What did Aveanna Healthcare (AVAH) disclose in this Form 4 filing?

Aveanna Healthcare reported that its CFO, Matthew Buckhalter, acquired company stock through equity awards. The filing details vesting of performance-based restricted stock units from 2022 and 2023 incentive plans and a new restricted stock unit grant, all settled in common shares at no cash cost.

How many Aveanna Healthcare (AVAH) shares did the CFO acquire on February 14, 2026?

On February 14, 2026, the CFO acquired 15,213 shares from 2022 performance-based units, 46,875 shares from 2023 performance-based units, and a grant of 66,205 stock-settled restricted stock units. These transactions were all recorded at a price of $0 per share as equity compensation.

What is Matthew Buckhalter’s Aveanna Healthcare (AVAH) share ownership after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Aveanna Healthcare’s CFO directly owned 565,273 shares of common stock. This total reflects the added shares from vested performance-based restricted stock units and the new stock-settled restricted stock unit grant reported in the Form 4 filing.

Were Aveanna Healthcare (AVAH) shares in this Form 4 bought on the open market?

No, the shares were not bought on the open market. They were acquired through equity compensation: vesting of performance-based restricted stock units from 2022 and 2023 incentive awards, plus a new stock-settled restricted stock unit grant with three-year cliff vesting.

What do the performance-based restricted stock units mean for Aveanna Healthcare (AVAH) executives?

The performance-based restricted stock units represent incentive awards that convert into shares when performance conditions are met. For the CFO, units from 2022 and 2023 long-term incentive awards vested and were settled in common stock, aligning part of his compensation with company performance.

What are the terms of the new restricted stock unit grant at Aveanna Healthcare (AVAH)?

The new award is a grant of 66,205 stock-settled restricted stock units subject to three-year cliff vesting. Cliff vesting means the units vest all at once after three years, rather than gradually over time, and will be settled in Aveanna Healthcare common shares.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Buckhalter Matthew

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O AVEANNA HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS INC.

400 INTERSTATE NORTH PARKWAY SE

(Street)

ATLANTA GA 30339

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings, Inc. [ AVAH ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/14/2026

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
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	02/14/2026		A		15,213(1)	A	$0	452,193	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	02/14/2026		A		46,875(2)	A	$0	499,068	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	02/14/2026		A		66,205(3)	A	$0	565,273	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. Represents shares earned upon vesting of performance-based restricted stock units issued pursuant to the Company's 2022 long-term incentive awards.

2. Represents shares earned upon vesting of performance-based restricted stock units issued pursuant to the Company's 2023 long-term incentive awards.

3. Grant of stock-settled restricted stock unit, subject to three-year cliff vesting.

	/s/ Jonathan Beckler, Attorney-in-Fact	02/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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