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Cineverse CEO McGurk acquires 87,669 vested shares

The report lists stock appreciation rights tied to 35,000, 125,000 and 125,000 underlying shares.

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Cineverse Corp. (CNVS) reported that CEO and Chairman Christopher J. McGurk had 87,669 restricted stock units vest on October 8, 2026, corresponding to the acquisition of 87,669 shares of Class A common stock. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported. His reported direct holdings after the transaction were 670,188 shares, including 50,000 restricted shares scheduled to vest on April 25, 2027. The report also lists 178,526 shares held indirectly through the Christopher and Jamie McGurk Living Trust, of which McGurk is a trustee.

Insider MCGURK CHRISTOPHER J
Role CEO and Chairman
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit F8 87,669 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Class A Common Stock F8, F1 87,669 -- --
holding Stock Appreciation Right F3 -- -- --
holding Stock Appreciation Right F4 -- -- --
holding Stock Appreciation Right F5 -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Unit F6 -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Unit F7 -- -- --
holding Class A Common Stock F2 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 305,337 contracts for 130,000 underlying shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 670,188 shares (Direct); Stock Appreciation Right — 285,000 contracts (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 178,526 shares (Indirect, By Christopher and Jamie McGurk Living Trust)
Footnotes (8)
  1. F1. Includes 50,000 shares of restricted stock that vest on April 25, 2027.
  2. F2. The reporting person is a trustee of the Christopher and Jamie McGurk Living Trust.
  3. F3. One-third of the stock appreciation rights vested on March 31 of each of 2019, 2020 and 2021.
  4. F4. 62,500 of the stock appreciation rights vested on November 19, 2020 and 62,500 of the stock appreciation rights vested on March 31, 2023.
  5. F5. Of the stock appreciation rights, 41,666 vested on April 1, 2023, 41,666 vested on April 1, 2024 and 41,668 vested on April 1, 2025.
  6. F6. Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of Class A common stock. Of such RSUs, 50,000 vest on April 25, 2027.
  7. F7. Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of Class A common stock. Of such RSUs, 40,000 vest on May 1 of each of 2027 and 2028.
  8. F8. Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of Class A common stock. Of such RSUs, 87,669 vested on October 8, 2026, 87,669 vest on October 8, 2027 and 87,668 vest on October 8, 2028.
Restricted stock units vested and shares acquired 87,669 shares October 8, 2026
Direct Class A common shares after transaction 670,188 shares Includes 50,000 restricted shares scheduled to vest April 25, 2027
Indirect Class A common shares 178,526 shares Held through the Christopher and Jamie McGurk Living Trust
Stock appreciation right underlying shares 35,000 shares Exercise price $29.40; expires June 7, 2028
Stock appreciation right underlying shares 125,000 shares Exercise price $10.80; expires November 19, 2030
Stock appreciation right underlying shares 125,000 shares Exercise price $9.60; expires October 17, 2032
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"87,669 shares of restricted stock units vested"
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.
Stock Appreciation Right financial
"stock appreciation rights expiring June 7, 2028"
A stock appreciation right (SAR) is a form of employee pay that gives the holder the right to receive the increase in a company's share price over a set reference price, paid in cash or shares, without having to buy stock first. It matters to investors because SARs can create future cash outflows or dilute existing shareholders if settled in stock, and they align employee incentives with share-price performance like a bonus tied to a home's price rise.
derivative security financial
"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.

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How many shares did CNVS CEO and Chairman Christopher J. McGurk acquire?

The report records 87,669 restricted stock units vesting on October 8, 2026, and the acquisition of 87,669 Class A common shares. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

What stock appreciation rights did Christopher J. McGurk report?

The report lists three stock appreciation right positions: 35,000 underlying shares at an exercise price of $29.40, expiring June 7, 2028; 125,000 at $10.80, expiring November 19, 2030; and 125,000 at $9.60, expiring October 17, 2032.

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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*
MCGURK CHRISTOPHER J

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O CINEVERSE CORP.
224 W. 35TH STREET, SUITE 500, #947

(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10001

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Cineverse Corp. [ CNVS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CEO and Chairman
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/08/2026
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 Stock10/08/2026M87,669A(8)670,188(1)D
Class A Common Stock178,526IBy Christopher and Jamie McGurk Living Trust(2)
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
Stock Appreciation Right$29.4 (3)06/07/2028Class A Common Stock35,00035,000D
Stock Appreciation Right$10.8 (4)11/19/2030Class A Common Stock125,000125,000D
Stock Appreciation Right$9.6 (5)10/17/2032Class A Common Stock125,000125,000D
Restricted Stock Unit(6) (6) (6)Class A Common Stock50,00050,000D
Restricted Stock Unit(7) (7) (7)Class A Common Stock80,00080,000D
Restricted Stock Unit(8)10/08/2026M87,669 (8) (8)Class A Common Stock87,669$0175,337D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes 50,000 shares of restricted stock that vest on April 25, 2027.
2. The reporting person is a trustee of the Christopher and Jamie McGurk Living Trust.
3. One-third of the stock appreciation rights vested on March 31 of each of 2019, 2020 and 2021.
4. 62,500 of the stock appreciation rights vested on November 19, 2020 and 62,500 of the stock appreciation rights vested on March 31, 2023.
5. Of the stock appreciation rights, 41,666 vested on April 1, 2023, 41,666 vested on April 1, 2024 and 41,668 vested on April 1, 2025.
6. Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of Class A common stock. Of such RSUs, 50,000 vest on April 25, 2027.
7. Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of Class A common stock. Of such RSUs, 40,000 vest on May 1 of each of 2027 and 2028.
8. Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of Class A common stock. Of such RSUs, 87,669 vested on October 8, 2026, 87,669 vest on October 8, 2027 and 87,668 vest on October 8, 2028.
/s/ Christopher J. McGurk10/13/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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