Birkenstock director settles RSUs, withholds shares for tax

Birkenstock Holding plc director Ruth Anne Francis Kennedy reported routine equity compensation activity involving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Birkenstock Holding plc director Ruth Anne Francis Kennedy reported routine equity compensation activity involving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). On April 29, 2026, 1,623 RSUs were exercised into the same number of Ordinary Shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share.

On the same date, 744 Ordinary Shares were withheld at $37.50 per share to cover tax withholding obligations tied to the RSU vesting, as described in the footnotes. These withheld shares were a tax-withholding disposition, not an open‑market sale.

After these transactions, Kennedy directly held 6,484 Ordinary Shares. The filing shows compensation-related RSU settlement with associated tax withholding, rather than discretionary buying or selling of shares on the market.

Insider Trade Summary

1,623 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider Kennedy Ruth Anne Francis

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	1,623	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Ordinary Shares	1,623	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Ordinary Shares	744	$37.50	$28K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 contracts (Direct); Ordinary Shares — 6,484 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one Ordinary Share upon settlement.
2. F2. Represents shares withheld to pay tax withholding obligations due on the date of vesting of RSUs.

Key Figures

RSUs exercised: 1,623 units Shares withheld for taxes: 744 shares Tax withholding price: $37.50 per share +2 more

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RSUs exercised 1,623 units Restricted Stock Units converted to Ordinary Shares on April 29, 2026

Shares withheld for taxes 744 shares Ordinary Shares withheld at $37.50 to cover tax obligations

Tax withholding price $37.50 per share Value used for shares withheld to pay tax on RSU vesting

Shares held after transaction 6,484 shares Director’s direct Ordinary Share holdings following Form 4 transactions

Exercise price of RSUs $0.00 per unit Stated exercise/conversion price for 1,623 RSUs into Ordinary Shares

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, tax withholding obligations, derivative security, Ordinary Shares

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one Ordinary Share upon settlement."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

tax withholding obligations financial

"Represents shares withheld to pay tax withholding obligations due on the date of vesting of RSUs."

derivative security financial

"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security"

A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.

Ordinary Shares financial

"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one Ordinary Share upon settlement."

Ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company, giving shareholders a right to participate in the company’s profits and decision-making through voting. They are similar to owning a piece of a business, and their value can rise or fall based on the company's performance. Investors buy ordinary shares to potentially earn dividends and benefit from the company's growth over time.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Birkenstock (BIRK) director Ruth Anne Francis Kennedy report?

She reported routine RSU settlement and tax withholding. 1,623 Restricted Stock Units converted into the same number of Ordinary Shares, and 744 shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations related to the vesting event.

Did the Birkenstock (BIRK) director sell shares on the open market in this Form 4?

No, the filing does not show an open-market sale. The 744 Ordinary Shares reported as a disposition were withheld to pay tax withholding obligations arising from RSU vesting, rather than being sold to third-party investors.

How many Birkenstock (BIRK) shares did the director receive from RSU vesting?

The director exercised 1,623 Restricted Stock Units, receiving 1,623 Ordinary Shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share. Each RSU represented a contingent right to receive one Ordinary Share upon settlement, according to the footnotes.

How many Birkenstock (BIRK) shares were used for tax withholding in this transaction?

The filing shows 744 Ordinary Shares were withheld at $37.50 per share. These shares covered tax withholding obligations due on the RSU vesting date, as specifically described in the accompanying footnote to the Form 4.

What is the Birkenstock (BIRK) director’s shareholding after the reported Form 4 transactions?

Following the RSU exercise and related tax withholding, the director directly holds 6,484 Ordinary Shares. This figure reflects her position after receiving 1,623 shares from RSU settlement and the withholding of 744 shares for tax obligations.

How does the Form 4 describe the Birkenstock (BIRK) RSU instruments involved?

Each Restricted Stock Unit is described as representing a contingent right to receive one Ordinary Share upon settlement. When the RSUs vested on the reported date, they converted into an equal number of Birkenstock Ordinary Shares for the director.

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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^*

Kennedy Ruth Anne Francis

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1-2 BERKELEY SQUARE

(Street)

LONDON UNITED KINGDOM W1J 6EA

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED KINGDOM

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Birkenstock Holding plc [ BIRK ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/29/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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
Ordinary Shares	04/29/2026		M		1,623(1)	A	$0	7,228	D
Ordinary Shares	04/29/2026		F		744(2)	D	$37.5	6,484	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	(1)	04/29/2026		M			1,623	(1)	(1)	Ordinary Shares	1,623	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one Ordinary Share upon settlement.

2. Represents shares withheld to pay tax withholding obligations due on the date of vesting of RSUs.

	/s/ Johannes Liefke as attorney-in-fact for Ruth Kennedy	04/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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