Bread Financial Strengthens Board Compensation with New RSU Awards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bread Financial Holdings director Praniti Lakhwara received a new grant of 2,802 restricted stock units (RSUs) on June 16, 2025. These RSUs will vest in full on June 16, 2026.

Following this transaction, Lakhwara beneficially owns a total of 5,622 RSUs, consisting of:

• 2,820 unvested RSUs from previous grant dated July 15, 2024
• 2,802 newly granted RSUs

The Form 4 filing was submitted by Benjamin L. Morgan as attorney-in-fact on June 18, 2025. All securities are held directly by the reporting person, who serves as a director of the company. This equity grant appears to be part of the company's director compensation program.

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^*

Lakhwara Praniti

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3095 LOYALTY CIRCLE

(Street)

COLUMBUS OH 43219

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. [ BFH ]

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)
06/16/2025

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
Common Stock	06/16/2025		A(1)		2,802	A	(1)	5,622(2)	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. The new grant is for 2,802 shares of common stock represented by restricted stock units, which will vest on June 16, 2026.

2. The total amount of securities beneficially owned includes: (a) 2,820 unvested restricted stock units granted 7/15/24; and (b) the new grant for 2,802 restricted stock units.

Remarks:

	Benjamin L. Morgan, Attorney in Fact	06/18/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many BFH shares did director Praniti Lakhwara acquire on June 16, 2025?

Director Praniti Lakhwara acquired 2,802 shares of BFH common stock in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs) on June 16, 2025.

When will Praniti Lakhwara's new BFH restricted stock units vest?

The 2,802 restricted stock units granted to Praniti Lakhwara on June 16, 2025, will vest on June 16, 2026.

What is the total number of BFH shares beneficially owned by Praniti Lakhwara after the June 2025 grant?

Following the transaction, Praniti Lakhwara beneficially owns a total of 5,622 shares, consisting of 2,820 unvested RSUs granted on July 15, 2024, and the new grant of 2,802 RSUs.

What position does Praniti Lakhwara hold at Bread Financial Holdings (BFH)?

According to the Form 4 filing, Praniti Lakhwara serves as a Director on the Board of Bread Financial Holdings (BFH).