Dine Brands (NYSE: DIN) GC receives 10,470-share award, withholds 825 for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dine Brands Global, Inc. senior vice president and general counsel Christine K. Son reported two stock transactions involving company common stock. On February 27, 2026, 825 shares were disposed of through a tax-withholding disposition to cover withholding obligations tied to vesting restricted stock. On the same date, she acquired a grant of 10,470 restricted shares, awarded as compensation for services, which will vest in three equal installments on February 27, 2027, 2028, and 2029. After these transactions, her directly held ownership increased to 63,653 shares.

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 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^*

Son Christine K.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

10 WEST WALNUT STREET

5TH FLOOR

(Street)

PASADENA CA 91103

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Dine Brands Global, Inc. [ DIN ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, Legal, GC and Secretary

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/27/2026

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	02/27/2026		F(1)		825	D	$30.96	53,183	D
Common Stock	02/27/2026		A		10,470(2)	A	$0(3)	63,653	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. These shares were withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the withholding obligations of the reporting person with respect to the vesting of shares of restricted stock held by the reporting person.

2. Represents shares of restricted stock that will vest as to one-third of the shares on each of February 27, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

3. Granted as compensation for services.

	/s/ Christine K. Son	03/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did DIN executive Christine Son report on this Form 4?

Christine K. Son reported a tax-withholding disposition of 825 shares and a grant of 10,470 restricted shares of Dine Brands Global common stock on February 27, 2026, reflecting compensation-related equity activity rather than open-market buying or selling.

Was the DIN insider stock disposition an open-market sale?

No, the 825-share disposition was a tax-withholding transaction. The shares were withheld by Dine Brands Global to satisfy Christine Son’s tax obligations related to vesting restricted stock, not an open-market sale initiated for portfolio or valuation reasons.

How many Dine Brands Global shares did Christine Son receive as an equity award?

Christine Son received a grant of 10,470 restricted shares of Dine Brands Global common stock. The award was granted as compensation for services and vests in three equal installments on February 27, 2027, February 27, 2028, and February 27, 2029.

What is the vesting schedule for Christine Son’s new DIN restricted stock award?

The 10,470 restricted shares vest in three equal annual installments. One-third of the shares will vest on February 27, 2027, another third on February 27, 2028, and the final third on February 27, 2029, subject to applicable award terms.

How many Dine Brands Global shares does Christine Son hold after these transactions?

Following the reported Form 4 transactions, Christine Son directly holds 63,653 shares of Dine Brands Global common stock. This figure reflects both the 825-share tax-withholding disposition and the 10,470-share restricted stock grant reported for February 27, 2026.

What do the Form 4 transaction codes F and A mean for DIN’s insider filing?

Code F indicates shares withheld to pay exercise price or tax liabilities, here used for a tax-withholding disposition of 825 shares. Code A indicates an acquisition via grant or award, referring to Christine Son’s 10,470-share restricted stock compensation grant.