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BlackLine (BL) director Scott Davidson receives 6,416-share RSU board grant

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BLACKLINE, INC. director Scott Davidson received an automatic equity grant in the form of restricted stock units. He was awarded 6,416 shares of common stock with no cash paid per share as a grant or award acquisition, increasing his direct holdings to 10,860 shares.

The RSUs were granted on May 7, 2026 under the company’s Outside Director Compensation Policy. They vest in full on the earlier of one year after the grant date or the day before BlackLine’s next annual stockholder meeting, subject to Davidson’s continued service on the board through the vesting date.

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Insider Davidson Scott
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 6,416 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 10,860 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Reflects an automatic annual restricted stock unit ("RSU") award pursuant to the Issuer's Outside Director Compensation Policy. The reported securities awarded on May 7, 2026 (the "Award Date") represent RSUs which vest in full upon the earlier of the one (1) year anniversary of the Award Date or the day prior to the Issuer's next annual meeting of the stockholders and in each case subject to the Reporting Person's continued service on the Issuer's board of directors through each vesting date.
RSU grant size 6,416 shares Restricted stock units awarded on May 7, 2026
Grant price $0.00 per share Non-cash director RSU award
Post-grant holdings 10,860 shares Common stock directly owned after transaction
Vesting schedule Full vest by earlier of 1 year or pre-meeting Earlier of one-year from May 7, 2026 or day before next annual stockholder meeting
restricted stock unit financial
"represent RSUs which vest in full upon the earlier of the one (1) year anniversary"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
RSU financial
"automatic annual restricted stock unit ("RSU") award pursuant to the Issuer's Outside Director Compensation Policy"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation, usually with certain restrictions or conditions, such as remaining with the company for a set period. When these restrictions lift, employees receive actual shares that they can sell or hold. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock supply and reflect the company's commitment to attracting and retaining talent.
Outside Director Compensation Policy financial
"automatic annual restricted stock unit ("RSU") award pursuant to the Issuer's Outside Director Compensation Policy"
vest in full financial
"RSUs which vest in full upon the earlier of the one (1) year anniversary"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Davidson Scott

(Last)(First)(Middle)
21300 VICTORY BLVD., 12TH FLOOR

(Street)
WOODLAND HILLS CALIFORNIA 91367

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BLACKLINE, INC. [ BL ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/07/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/07/2026A(1)6,416(2)A$010,860D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Reflects an automatic annual restricted stock unit ("RSU") award pursuant to the Issuer's Outside Director Compensation Policy.
2. The reported securities awarded on May 7, 2026 (the "Award Date") represent RSUs which vest in full upon the earlier of the one (1) year anniversary of the Award Date or the day prior to the Issuer's next annual meeting of the stockholders and in each case subject to the Reporting Person's continued service on the Issuer's board of directors through each vesting date.
/s/ Karole Morgan-Prager, Attorney-in-Fact05/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did BlackLine (BL) director Scott Davidson report?

Scott Davidson reported an equity grant of 6,416 restricted stock units in BlackLine common stock. The award is a non-cash grant under the Outside Director Compensation Policy and increases his direct holdings to 10,860 shares following the transaction.

How many BlackLine (BL) shares did Scott Davidson hold after this Form 4 grant?

After the reported grant, Scott Davidson directly holds 10,860 shares of BlackLine common stock. This total reflects the addition of 6,416 restricted stock units awarded on May 7, 2026, as disclosed in the Form 4 insider transaction filing.

What type of equity award did Scott Davidson receive from BlackLine (BL)?

Scott Davidson received an automatic annual restricted stock unit award covering 6,416 shares of BlackLine common stock. The grant was made at no cash cost per share, consistent with the company’s Outside Director Compensation Policy for board members.

When do Scott Davidson’s new BlackLine (BL) RSUs vest?

The 6,416 RSUs granted to Scott Davidson vest in full on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of May 7, 2026 or the day prior to BlackLine’s next annual stockholder meeting, assuming he continues serving on the board through the applicable vesting date.

Is Scott Davidson’s BlackLine (BL) equity grant a market purchase or compensation?

The 6,416-share award is a compensation-related restricted stock unit grant, not an open-market purchase. It was issued at a stated price of $0.00 per share under BlackLine’s Outside Director Compensation Policy for non-employee members of the board.