Diamond Hill CFO shares cashed out at $175

Diamond Hill Investment Group’s Chief Financial Officer Thomas Edward Line reported dispositions of company stock tied to the completion of the firm’s merger with First Eagle Investment Management.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Diamond Hill Investment Group’s Chief Financial Officer Thomas Edward Line reported dispositions of company stock tied to the completion of the firm’s merger with First Eagle Investment Management. On April 22, 2026, 1,294 indirectly held shares in a 401(k) and 13,444 directly held common shares were canceled at $175.00 per share as part of the transaction. Following these issuer dispositions, Line reported no remaining common stock holdings.

Insider Trade Summary

Disposition: 14,738 shares

Disposition 2 txns

Insider Line Thomas Edward

Role Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Disposition	Common	13,444	$175.00	$2.35M
Disposition	Common	1,294	$175.00	$226K

Holdings After Transaction: Common — 0 shares (Direct); Common — 0 shares (Indirect, By 401K)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. On April 22, 2026, the Company was acquired by First Eagle Investment Management, LLC pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 10, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), among Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc., First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, and Soar Christopher Holdings, Inc.
2. F2. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, upon the consummation of the merger, each issued and outstanding share of the Company's common stock was canceled and converted into the right to receive $175.00 in cash without interest. In addition, each share of restricted stock that was granted under the Company's 2014 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, 2022 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, and 2025 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan that was outstanding immediately prior to the consummation of the merger was canceled and converted into the right to receive $175.00 in cash without interest.

Key Figures

Indirect shares disposed: 1,294 shares Direct shares disposed: 13,444 shares Cash consideration per share: $175.00 per share +1 more

4 metrics

Indirect shares disposed 1,294 shares Common stock held via 401(k) on April 22, 2026

Direct shares disposed 13,444 shares Directly held common stock on April 22, 2026

Cash consideration per share $175.00 per share Merger consideration for each common and restricted share

Total reported holdings after 0 shares Common stock holdings following April 22, 2026 merger close

Key Terms

Agreement and Plan of Merger, Merger Agreement, disposition to issuer, restricted stock, +1 more

5 terms

Agreement and Plan of Merger regulatory

"pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 10, 2025"

An Agreement and Plan of Merger is a formal document where two companies agree to combine into one, outlining how the process will happen. It’s like a step-by-step plan for merging, and it matters because it shows both sides have agreed on the details before the official transition takes place.

Merger Agreement regulatory

"Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, upon the consummation of the merger"

A merger agreement is a binding contract that lays out the exact terms for two companies to combine, including the price, what each side will deliver, and the conditions that must be met before the deal is completed. Investors care because it sets the timetable, payouts and risks — like a blueprint or prenup that shows whether the deal is likely to close, how ownership will change, and what could cancel or alter the payout they expect.

disposition to issuer financial

"transaction_action": "issuer disposition", "transaction_code_description": "Disposition to issuer""

restricted stock financial

"each share of restricted stock that was granted under the Company's 2014 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

Equity and Cash Incentive Plan financial

"2014 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, 2022 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, and 2025 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Diamond Hill (DHIL) report on this Form 4?

Diamond Hill’s Chief Financial Officer Thomas Edward Line reported dispositions of common stock on April 22, 2026. Shares were canceled and converted into cash at $175.00 per share in connection with the company’s merger with First Eagle Investment Management.

How many Diamond Hill (DHIL) shares did the CFO dispose of in this filing?

The CFO reported dispositions of 1,294 indirectly held common shares through a 401(k) and 13,444 directly held common shares. All these shares were canceled and converted into cash at $175.00 per share when the merger closed.

What price did Diamond Hill (DHIL) shareholders receive per share in the merger?

Each issued and outstanding share of Diamond Hill common stock was canceled and converted into the right to receive $175.00 in cash, without interest. This same cash consideration applied to shares of restricted stock outstanding immediately before the merger’s consummation.

What happened to Diamond Hill (DHIL) restricted stock in the merger?

Each share of restricted stock granted under Diamond Hill’s 2014, 2022, and 2025 Equity and Cash Incentive Plans was canceled at closing. Holders received $175.00 in cash per restricted share, without interest, instead of continuing to hold equity awards after the merger.

Does the Diamond Hill (DHIL) CFO hold any shares after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transactions, the CFO’s total reported holdings of Diamond Hill common stock were zero. Both directly held shares and indirectly held 401(k) shares were canceled and converted into the right to receive cash as part of the merger consideration.

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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^*

Line Thomas Edward

(Last) (First) (Middle)

325 JOHN H. MCCONNELL BLVD.

SUITE 200

(Street)

COLUMBUS OHIO 43215

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GROUP INC [ DHIL ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/22/2026

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	04/22/2026		D(1)		13,444(2)	D	$175	0	D
Common	04/22/2026		D(1)		1,294(2)	D	$175	0	I	By 401K

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. On April 22, 2026, the Company was acquired by First Eagle Investment Management, LLC pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 10, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), among Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc., First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, and Soar Christopher Holdings, Inc.

2. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, upon the consummation of the merger, each issued and outstanding share of the Company's common stock was canceled and converted into the right to receive $175.00 in cash without interest. In addition, each share of restricted stock that was granted under the Company's 2014 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, 2022 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, and 2025 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan that was outstanding immediately prior to the consummation of the merger was canceled and converted into the right to receive $175.00 in cash without interest.

	Carlotta D. King by POA	04/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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