Axalta director gains shares via RSU vesting

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. director Samuel L. Smolik increased his direct ownership through restricted stock activity.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. director Samuel L. Smolik increased his direct ownership through restricted stock activity. On March 3, 2026, he received a grant of 6,313 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing a contingent right to one common share.

On March 4, 2026, 5,832 previously granted RSUs, originally awarded on March 4, 2025 and vesting on March 4, 2026, were converted on a one-for-one basis into 5,832 common shares at no cash cost. After this conversion, he directly owned 66,473 common shares of Axalta.

Insider Trade Summary

5,832 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider Smolik Samuel L.

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	5,832	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Shares	5,832	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	6,313	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 6,313 contracts (Direct); Common Shares — 66,473 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. Restricted stock units convert into common shares on a one-for-one basis.
2. F2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one common share of Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.
3. F3. This restricted stock unit grant vests in full on the first anniversary of the grant date.
4. F4. On March 4, 2025, the reporting person was granted 5,832 restricted stock units, vesting in full on March 4, 2026.

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What insider transactions did Axalta (AXTA) director Samuel L. Smolik report?

Samuel L. Smolik reported only acquisitions. He received a grant of 6,313 restricted stock units and saw 5,832 previously granted units convert into 5,832 common shares, increasing his direct ownership in Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.

How many Axalta (AXTA) restricted stock units did Samuel L. Smolik receive?

He received a grant of 6,313 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one common share of Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., aligning his compensation with future company performance through equity-based awards.

What happened to the 5,832 Axalta (AXTA) restricted stock units mentioned in the filing?

On March 4, 2026, 5,832 restricted stock units converted into 5,832 common shares on a one-for-one basis at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting the vesting and settlement of a prior equity grant.

When was the 5,832-unit Axalta (AXTA) RSU grant originally awarded and when did it vest?

The 5,832-unit restricted stock grant was awarded on March 4, 2025 and vested in full on March 4, 2026. Upon vesting, the restricted stock units converted into common shares of Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.

How many Axalta (AXTA) common shares does Samuel L. Smolik own after these transactions?

Following the conversion of restricted stock units, Samuel L. Smolik directly owns 66,473 common shares of Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., as reported in the Form 4 insider filing’s post-transaction holdings column.

What is the conversion ratio for Axalta (AXTA) restricted stock units reported in this filing?

The filing states that restricted stock units convert into common shares on a one-for-one basis. Each restricted stock unit therefore represents the right to receive exactly one common share of Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. at settlement.

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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^*

Smolik Samuel L.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1050 CONSTITUTION AVENUE

(Street)

PHILADELPHIA PA 19112

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. [ AXTA ]

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)
03/03/2026

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 Shares	03/04/2026		M		5,832	A	(1)	66,473	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
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	03/03/2026		A		6,313		(3)	(3)	Common Shares	6,313	$0	6,313	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/04/2026		M			5,832	(4)	(4)	Common Shares	5,832	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock units convert into common shares on a one-for-one basis.

2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one common share of Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.

3. This restricted stock unit grant vests in full on the first anniversary of the grant date.

4. On March 4, 2025, the reporting person was granted 5,832 restricted stock units, vesting in full on March 4, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ Mark Sherman, attorney-in-fact	03/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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