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Blend Labs (NYSE: BLND) legal chief gains shares through RSU vesting and tax withholding

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Blend Labs, Inc. executive Winnie Ling, Head of Legal and People, reported routine equity compensation activity involving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) that convert into Class A common stock. On May 20, 2026, RSUs covering 70,414 shares were exercised or converted into Class A shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share.

To cover related tax obligations upon RSU vesting, 25,385 Class A shares were withheld at $1.48/share. This represents a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale. Net of withholding, Ling effectively received tens of thousands of additional shares as part of compensation.

The footnotes state that each RSU represents a contingent right to one share of Class A common stock and that these RSUs vest in equal quarterly installments over a two-year period, so long as Ling continues as a service provider to the company.

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Insider Ling Winnie
Role HEAD OF LEGAL AND PEOPLE
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 31,250 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 39,164 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common Stock 31,250 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common Stock 39,164 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 25,385 $1.48 $38K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 93,750 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Stock — 471,299 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of BLND Class A Common Stock. Shares were withheld to cover tax obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs. The RSUs will vest in equal quarterly increments over a two year period, subject to the Reporting Person continuing to be a Service Provider through each such date.
RSUs converted 70,414 shares Total Restricted Stock Units exercised into Class A common stock on May 20, 2026
Tax withholding shares 25,385 shares Class A shares withheld to cover tax obligations on RSU vesting
Withholding price $1.48/share Price at which shares were valued for tax withholding purposes
Net shares received 45,029 shares RSUs converted (70,414) minus tax-withholding shares (25,385)
RSU block 1 39,164 units First RSU tranche converting into Class A common stock
RSU block 2 31,250 units Second RSU tranche converting into Class A common stock
Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share"
tax obligations financial
"Shares were withheld to cover tax obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs"
Service Provider financial
"subject to the Reporting Person continuing to be a Service Provider through each such date"
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*
Ling Winnie

(Last)(First)(Middle)
7250 REDWOOD BLVD., SUITE 300

(Street)
NOVATO CALIFORNIA 94945

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Blend Labs, Inc. [ BLND ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
HEAD OF LEGAL AND PEOPLE
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/20/2026
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
Class A Common Stock05/20/2026M31,250A(1)471,299D
Class A Common Stock05/20/2026M39,164A(1)510,463D
Class A Common Stock05/20/2026F(2)25,385D$1.48485,078D
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
Restricted Stock Units(1)05/20/2026M31,250 (3) (3)Class A Common Stock31,250$093,750D
Restricted Stock Units(1)05/20/2026M39,164 (3) (3)Class A Common Stock39,164$0234,984D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of BLND Class A Common Stock.
2. Shares were withheld to cover tax obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs.
3. The RSUs will vest in equal quarterly increments over a two year period, subject to the Reporting Person continuing to be a Service Provider through each such date.
/s/ Kostian Ciko, Attorney-in-fact05/22/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Winnie Ling report at Blend Labs (BLND)?

Winnie Ling reported RSU-related transactions converting 70,414 Restricted Stock Units into Class A common stock. As part of this vesting event, the company withheld 25,385 shares to satisfy tax obligations, with the remaining shares effectively delivered as equity compensation.

How many Blend Labs (BLND) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

The filing shows 25,385 Class A common shares were withheld to cover tax obligations at a price of $1.48 per share. This tax withholding is a non-market disposition, distinct from an open-market stock sale by the executive.

How many Blend Labs (BLND) RSUs did Winnie Ling convert into stock?

The Form 4 reports RSU conversions for a total of 70,414 underlying Class A common shares, in two blocks of 39,164 and 31,250 RSUs. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Blend Labs Class A common stock.

Was Winnie Ling’s Blend Labs (BLND) Form 4 an open-market stock sale?

No, the disposition reported was tax withholding tied to RSU vesting. Shares were withheld by the company to cover tax obligations, rather than sold by Ling on the open market, making this a routine compensation-related transaction.

How do the reported RSUs at Blend Labs (BLND) vest for Winnie Ling?

The footnotes explain that Ling’s RSUs vest in equal quarterly increments over a two-year period. Vesting continues only if she remains a service provider to Blend Labs through each applicable vesting date, aligning equity compensation with ongoing employment.

What is the net share impact of Winnie Ling’s RSU transactions at Blend Labs (BLND)?

From 70,414 RSUs converting into Class A shares and 25,385 shares withheld for taxes, Ling effectively gained 45,029 shares. This reflects a compensation-related increase in her equity position rather than discretionary buying or selling of Blend Labs stock.