Avanos Medical (AVNS) awards officer 2,211 restricted share units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hurley John Joseph reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Avanos Medical, Inc. reported that Principal Accounting Officer John Joseph Hurley received an award of 2,211 time-based restricted share units under the company’s 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan. These units vest in three equal installments on March 13, 2027, March 13, 2028, and March 13, 2029, and each unit is economically equivalent to one share of common stock. Following this compensation grant, his reported direct holdings increased to 13,592 shares or share-equivalents.

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^*

Hurley John Joseph

(Last) (First) (Middle)

5405 WINDWARD PARKWAY

SUITE 100

(Street)

ALPHARETTA GA 30004

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AVANOS MEDICAL, INC. [ AVNS ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/13/2026

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	03/13/2026		A		2,211(1)	A	$0	13,592	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 time-based restricted share units (TRSUs) awarded pursuant to the Issuer's 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan, as amended. The award will vest 1/3 on March 13, 2027, 1/3 on March 13, 2028 and 1/3 on March 13, 2029. Each TRSU is the economic equivalent of one share of Common Stock.

Remarks:

	/s/ John S. Fischer, as attorney-in-fact for John Joseph Hurley	03/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Avanos Medical (AVNS) report for John Joseph Hurley?

Avanos Medical reported that Principal Accounting Officer John Joseph Hurley received 2,211 time-based restricted share units as compensation. These units are tied to common stock and increase his reported direct holdings to 13,592 shares or share-equivalents after the award.

How many restricted share units did the Avanos Medical (AVNS) officer receive?

John Joseph Hurley received 2,211 time-based restricted share units. The units were granted at no cash price under Avanos Medical’s 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan, as amended, and each unit is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock.

When do the new Avanos Medical (AVNS) restricted share units vest?

The 2,211 time-based restricted share units vest in three equal installments. One-third vests on March 13, 2027, another third on March 13, 2028, and the final third on March 13, 2029, subject to the award’s standard vesting conditions.

What is the nature of the Avanos Medical (AVNS) Form 4 transaction?

The Form 4 shows a grant or award acquisition, coded “A,” rather than an open-market trade. It reflects compensation in the form of time-based restricted share units, not a purchase or sale of Avanos Medical common stock in the market.

How many Avanos Medical (AVNS) shares does the officer hold after the award?

After receiving the 2,211 restricted share units, John Joseph Hurley’s reported direct holdings total 13,592 shares. This figure reflects his position following the award, combining previously held shares with the newly granted share-equivalent units.

What plan governs the Avanos Medical (AVNS) restricted share unit grant?

The award was granted under Avanos Medical’s 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan, as amended. This plan provides equity-based compensation, and each time-based restricted share unit in this grant is economically equivalent to one share of the company’s common stock.