[Form 4] Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. (CPS) reporting person Somasundhar Venkatasubramanian, identified as an officer (Senior Vice President, Chief Information Technology Officer), was granted 900 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 09/15/2025 under the Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated. The company settles RSUs by book entry of shares equal to vested RSUs. The grant vests in three equal annual installments (one-third on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant), subject to continued employment. Following the reported transaction the reporting person beneficially owns 900 shares directly; the reported acquisition price is $0. The Form 4 was signed on behalf of the reporting person under power of attorney on 09/17/2025.

Positive

• 900 RSUs granted to the reporting person under the company's 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan
• Clear vesting schedule: one-third vests on each of the first three anniversaries, subject to continued employment
• Settlement method stated: company will settle by book entry of shares equal to vested RSUs

Negative

• None.

Insights

Compensation/Corporate Governance Analyst

TL;DR: A routine equity compensation grant of 900 RSUs to the company's CIO with standard multi-year vesting.

The filing documents a grant of 900 restricted stock units to an executive under the company's omnibus incentive plan, settled via book entry upon vesting. Vesting occurs in three equal annual tranches contingent on continued employment, which is consistent with standard long-term incentive structures designed to align executive retention with company performance. The grant size and single-class disclosure here are routine and do not, by themselves, indicate material dilution or a change in control arrangements.

Securities Compliance Specialist

TL;DR: Form 4 properly discloses an award and the filing appears procedurally complete.

The Form 4 identifies the reporting person, the grant date, the instrument (RSUs), the number granted (900), the zero purchase price, ownership after the transaction (900 shares), and the vesting schedule. The signature block shows a power-of-attorney filing on 09/17/2025. All required fields for a non-derivative acquisition disclosure of equity awards are present in the filing text provided.

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^*

Venkatasubramanian Somasundhar

(Last) (First) (Middle)

40300 TRADITIONS DRIVE

(Street)

NORTHVILLE MI 48168

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. [ CPS ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/15/2025

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

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
Restricted Stock Units(1)	(2)	09/15/2025		A		900		(3)	(3)	Common stock	900	$0	900	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. These are restricted stock units (RSUs) granted to the reporting person on September 15, 2025, under Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated.

2. The company settles such RSUs by making an appropriate book entry in the reporting person's name for a number of shares equal to the number of RSU's that have vested.

3. Subject to the reporting person's continued employment with the company or its affiliates through the applicable vesting date, one third of these RSUs shall vest and no longer be subject to forfeiture on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of the grant.

Remarks:

Senior Vice President, Chief Information Technology Officer

	/s/ Denise Balog, on behalf of Somasundhar Venkatasubramanian under power-of-attorney	09/17/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What transaction did Somasundhar Venkatasubramanian report on Form 4 for CPS?

The Form 4 reports a grant/acquisition of 900 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 09/15/2025 under Cooper-Standard's 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

What is the vesting schedule for the 900 RSUs?

The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments: one-third on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant, subject to continued employment.

How will the RSUs be settled according to the filing?

The company settles the RSUs by making an appropriate book entry in the reporting person's name for the number of shares equal to vested RSUs.

How many shares does the reporting person beneficially own after the reported transaction?

The filing shows 900 shares beneficially owned following the reported transaction, reported as direct ownership.

What price was reported for the RSU award?

The reported price for the RSU award is $0, consistent with typical restricted unit grants.