Bentley Systems (BSY) director and 10% owner logs dividend-equivalent stock gain

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

A director and 10% owner of Bentley Systems, Inc. reported receiving 1,730 shares of Class B common stock on December 11, 2025. These shares represent dividend equivalent rights that accrued in connection with a dividend paid on previously granted awards and will vest on the same terms as those original awards.

Following this accrual, the reporting person beneficially owns 15,103,583 Class B common shares directly, with additional indirect holdings reported through a spouse and a 401(k) plan. The transaction was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting that it was a dividend-based credit rather than an open-market purchase.

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^*

Bentley Raymond B.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O BENTLEY SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED

685 STOCKTON DRIVE

(Street)

EXTON PA 19341

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC [ BSY ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/11/2025

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
Class B Common Stock	12/11/2025		A(1)		1,730	A	$0.00	15,103,583	D
Class B Common Stock								125,000	I	By Spouse
Class B Common Stock								92,654	I	By 401(K) Plan

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. Represents dividend equivalent rights that accrued to the Reporting Person in connection with a dividend paid by the Issuer on awards previously granted and vest on the same terms as the awards to which they relate.

	/s/ Michael T. Fischette, Attorney-in-Fact	12/15/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Bentley Systems (BSY) report in this Form 4?

The filing reports that a Bentley Systems, Inc. director and 10% owner received 1,730 shares of Class B common stock on December 11, 2025 as a result of dividend equivalent rights credited on previously granted awards.

How many Bentley Systems (BSY) shares does the insider own after the reported transaction?

After the reported transaction, the insider beneficially owns 15,103,583 shares of Class B common stock directly, plus additional indirect holdings through a spouse and a 401(k) plan.

What are dividend equivalent rights as described for Bentley Systems (BSY)?

The filing explains that the reported shares represent dividend equivalent rights that accrued to the reporting person in connection with a dividend paid on previously granted awards and vest on the same terms as those awards.

Did the Bentley Systems (BSY) insider pay cash for the new shares?

No. The 1,730 Class B shares were credited at a reported price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a dividend-based accrual rather than a cash purchase.

What is the insider’s relationship to Bentley Systems (BSY)?

The reporting person is identified as both a Director and a 10% Owner of Bentley Systems, Inc., indicating significant involvement and ownership in the company.

How are the Bentley Systems (BSY) insider’s indirect holdings reported?

In addition to direct holdings, the Form 4 shows indirect ownership of Class B common stock held by spouse and by 401(k) plan, reported as indirect beneficial ownership.