Confluent (CFLT) Chief Revenue Officer receives 59,854 RSUs in equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Confluent, Inc.’s Chief Revenue Officer Mac Ban Ryan Norris received a grant of 59,854 Class A common stock restricted stock units on January 26, 2026. The units were granted at a price of $0 per share and vest quarterly through May 2027.

After this equity award, Norris beneficially owns 392,533 Class A shares in direct form. This filing reflects equity compensation rather than an open‑market purchase or sale.

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^*

Mac Ban Ryan Norris

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CONFLUENT, INC.

899 W. EVELYN AVE.

(Street)

MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94041

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Confluent, Inc. [ CFLT ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/26/2026

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 A Common Stock	01/26/2026		A(1)		59,854	A	$0	392,533	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. Represents the grant of restricted stock units that vest quarterly through May 2027.

	/s/ Weilyn Wood, Attorney-in-Fact	01/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Confluent (CFLT) report for its Chief Revenue Officer?

Confluent reported a grant of 59,854 Class A common stock restricted stock units to Chief Revenue Officer Mac Ban Ryan Norris. The grant is recorded at $0 per share as equity compensation, not a market purchase, and increases his direct beneficial ownership to 392,533 shares.

When did the restricted stock unit grant to Confluent (CFLT) CRO occur?

The restricted stock unit grant to Chief Revenue Officer Mac Ban Ryan Norris occurred on January 26, 2026. This date is listed as the transaction date for the Class A common stock award reported, reflecting when the equity compensation was granted to the executive.

How many Confluent (CFLT) shares does the CRO beneficially own after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Chief Revenue Officer Mac Ban Ryan Norris beneficially owns 392,533 shares of Confluent Class A common stock. This figure includes the newly granted 59,854 restricted stock units and is reported as a direct ownership position in the filing.

What are the vesting terms of the Confluent (CFLT) restricted stock units granted?

The 59,854 restricted stock units granted to Mac Ban Ryan Norris vest quarterly through May 2027. This means the award will convert into Class A common shares in installments over time, aligning compensation with continued service during the vesting period.

Was the Confluent (CFLT) CRO’s Form 4 transaction a purchase, sale, or equity grant?

The transaction was an equity grant, not a market purchase or sale. The Form 4 lists transaction code “A” at a price of $0 per share, and a footnote explains it represents restricted stock units awarded as compensation that vest quarterly through May 2027.

Is the Confluent (CFLT) CRO’s ownership reported as direct or indirect in this filing?

The ownership is reported as direct. The Form 4 shows the 392,533 Class A common shares as directly held by Chief Revenue Officer Mac Ban Ryan Norris, with no indication of indirect ownership through entities or trusts in the provided disclosure and footnote.