Community Health Systems (CYH) director reports new RSU grant and conversions

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Community Health Systems director Hubert James Williams reported multiple equity transactions in connection with his board service. On March 1, he received a grant of 52,023 restricted stock units (RSUs) at no cost. On the same date, several previously awarded RSUs were exercised and converted into common stock in amounts of 9,756, 20,906, and 19,933 shares on a one‑for‑one basis, consistent with the plan terms. Footnotes explain that some RSUs vest in thirds over three years and are settled in common stock either upon vesting or upon his cessation as a director or on dates he previously selected.

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^*

Williams Hubert James

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4000 MERIDIAN BOULEVARD

(Street)

FRANKLIN TN 37067

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC [ CYH ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026

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
Common Stock	03/01/2026		M		9,756(1)	A	$0	171,024	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		M		20,906(1)	A	$0	191,930	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		M		19,933(1)	A	$0	211,863	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
Restricted Stock Units	$0	03/01/2026		M			9,756	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	9,756	$0	0	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0	03/01/2026		M			20,906	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	20,906	$0	20,906	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0	03/01/2026		M			19,933	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	19,933	$0	39,868	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0	03/01/2026		A		52,023		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	52,023	$0	52,023	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0							(3)	(3)	Common Stock	53,779		53,779	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The security converts to common stock on a one-to-one basis.

2. These restricted stock units vest in 1/3 increments on the first, second and third anniversary of the date of the grant. Upon vesting, these restricted stock units will be settled in shares of the Issuer's common stock on a one-for-one basis.

3. These restricted stock units vested in 1/3 increments on the first, second and third anniversary of the date of grant. Based on the Reporting Person's prior deferral elections pursuant to the terms of the award agreement, these restricted stock units will be settled in shares of the Issuer's common stock on a one-for-one basis upon the Reporting Person's cessation as a director or upon a date or dates previously specified by the Reporting Person.

	Christopher G. Cobb, Attorney in Fact for Hubert James Williams	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did CYH director Hubert James Williams report?

Hubert James Williams reported equity awards and conversions, not open‑market trades. He received new restricted stock units and had previously granted RSUs convert into Community Health Systems common stock on a one‑for‑one basis under the company’s director compensation arrangements.

How many new restricted stock units did CYH grant to Hubert James Williams?

Williams received a grant of 52,023 restricted stock units. These RSUs were awarded at no cash cost to him and represent part of his director compensation, to be settled in Community Health Systems common stock according to the vesting and settlement terms in the award agreement.

Did Hubert James Williams buy or sell Community Health Systems common stock on the market?

The filing does not show open‑market buys or sells. Instead, it reports derivative exercises where restricted stock units converted into common shares, and a new RSU grant, all at a stated price of $0.00 per share under existing compensation arrangements.

What are the vesting terms for Hubert James Williams’ new CYH restricted stock units?

The filing states that certain restricted stock units vest in one‑third increments on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date. Once vested, they are settled in Community Health Systems common stock on a one‑for‑one basis under the plan’s terms.

When will some of Hubert James Williams’ CYH RSUs be settled into common stock?

Some restricted stock units will be settled upon his cessation as a director or on specific dates he previously elected. Under the award agreement, these RSUs convert into Community Health Systems common stock on a one‑for‑one basis when those settlement conditions are met.