Donnelley Financial (DFIN) director receives 4,265-share restricted stock award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sayed Ayman reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. reported that director Sayed Ayman received a grant of 4,265 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units. The RSUs are payable in shares of common stock on the first anniversary of the grant date or earlier if he ceases to be a director. Following this award, he directly owns 8,516 shares, reflecting routine equity-based director compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Sayed Ayman

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	4,265	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 8,516 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Company granted restricted stock units ("RSUs") issued pursuant to a Rule 16b-3 plan. The RSUs are payable in shares of common stock on the first anniversary of the grant date or when the reporting person ceases to be a director, if earlier. Additionally, the reporting person may defer payment of any vesting of shares until the date such person ceases to be a director. Includes 8,561 restricted stock units.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 4,265 shares Transaction price per share: $0.00 per share Holdings after transaction: 8,516 shares +1 more

4 metrics

RSUs granted 4,265 shares Restricted stock unit grant to director Sayed Ayman

Transaction price per share $0.00 per share Equity compensation grant, not open-market purchase

Holdings after transaction 8,516 shares Total direct Common Stock ownership after RSU grant

Transaction date May 13, 2026 Grant date for restricted stock units

Key Terms

restricted stock units, RSUs, Rule 16b-3 plan, Common Stock

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

"Company granted restricted stock units ("RSUs") issued pursuant to a Rule 16b-3 plan."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

RSUs financial

"Company granted restricted stock units ("RSUs") issued pursuant to a Rule 16b-3 plan."

RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.

Rule 16b-3 plan regulatory

"Company granted restricted stock units ("RSUs") issued pursuant to a Rule 16b-3 plan."

Common Stock financial

"The RSUs are payable in shares of common stock on the first anniversary of the grant date"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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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^*

Sayed Ayman

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O DONNELLEY FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS

391 STEEL WAY

(Street)

LANCASTER PENNSYLVANIA 17601

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. [ DFIN ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/13/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/13/2026		A		4,265	A	(1)	8,516(2)	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. Company granted restricted stock units ("RSUs") issued pursuant to a Rule 16b-3 plan. The RSUs are payable in shares of common stock on the first anniversary of the grant date or when the reporting person ceases to be a director, if earlier. Additionally, the reporting person may defer payment of any vesting of shares until the date such person ceases to be a director.

2. Includes 8,561 restricted stock units.

	William Zola, pursuant to power of attorney	05/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) director Sayed Ayman report on this Form 4?

Director Sayed Ayman reported receiving 4,265 restricted stock units as a grant. These RSUs represent equity-based compensation payable in shares of Common Stock rather than a cash transaction or open-market purchase of DFIN shares.

How many Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) shares did Sayed Ayman acquire in this transaction?

Sayed Ayman acquired 4,265 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units. The transaction price per share is listed as $0.00, indicating a compensation grant rather than a purchase on the open market.

When do the restricted stock units granted to DFIN director Sayed Ayman vest or pay out?

The restricted stock units are payable in shares of Common Stock on the first anniversary of the grant date. Payment may also occur earlier if the reporting person ceases to be a director, according to the grant’s footnote disclosure.

How many Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) shares does Sayed Ayman hold after this Form 4 grant?

After the reported grant, Sayed Ayman directly holds 8,516 shares of Common Stock. This post-transaction figure reflects his total direct ownership as shown in the Form 4, including the newly granted restricted stock units.

Was Sayed Ayman’s DFIN Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or sell of shares?

The Form 4 reflects a grant of restricted stock units, not an open-market trade. The transaction code is “A” for grant or award, and the price per share is reported as $0.00, indicating equity compensation rather than a market purchase or sale.