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Dine Brands (NYSE: DIN) director shifts 3,616 vested shares into revocable trust

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Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

DAHL RICHARD J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Dine Brands Global director Richard J. Dahl reported a routine equity compensation event. On 2026-05-27, restricted stock units and related dividend equivalent rights vested and settled into 3,616.407 shares of common stock, recorded at $31.0200 per share.

These shares were then transferred from Dahl’s direct ownership to the Richard J. Dahl Revocable Living Trust dated 01/20/1995. Following the transactions, the trust held 62,791.014 shares of Dine Brands Global common stock indirectly attributed to Dahl. No sales or open‑market trades were reported, and no derivative securities remained outstanding from this award.

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Insider DAHL RICHARD J
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 3,616.407 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 3,616.407 $31.02 $112K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 3,616.407 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 62,791.014 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. This transaction represents the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units and dividend equivalent rights in shares of common stock of the Issuer. This amount reflects the Reporting Person's transfer of 3,616.407 shares that were directly held to the Richard J. Dahl Revocable Living Trust dated 01/20/1995, which transfer was exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-13 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Shares held by Richard James Dahl as trustee for the Richard J. Dahl Revocable Living Trust dated 01/20/1995.
RSU shares vested 3,616.407 shares Common stock received from RSU and dividend equivalent vesting on 2026-05-27
Recorded share price $31.0200 per share Non-derivative common stock line associated with 3,616.407 shares
Indirect holdings after transfer 62,791.014 shares Common stock held by the Richard J. Dahl Revocable Living Trust after transactions
Derivative shares remaining from this award 0.0000 units Restricted stock units after conversion into common stock
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The Form 4 shows an exercise of restricted stock units, a form of stock-based compensation"
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.
dividend equivalent rights financial
"vesting and settlement of restricted stock units and dividend equivalent rights in shares of common stock"
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
Rule 16a-13 regulatory
"transfer was exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-13 under the Securities Exchange Act"
Section 16 regulatory
"transfer of 3,616.407 shares that were directly held to the trust was exempt from Section 16"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
Revocable Living Trust financial
"Richard J. Dahl Revocable Living Trust dated 01/20/1995 held the common stock"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
DAHL RICHARD J

(Last)(First)(Middle)
10 WEST WALNUT STREET
5TH FLOOR

(Street)
PASADENA CALIFORNIA 91103

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Dine Brands Global, Inc. [ DIN ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/27/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/27/2026M(1)3,616.407A$31.023,616.407D
Common Stock62,791.014(2)IBy Trust(3)
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(1)05/27/2026M(1)3,616.407 (1) (1)Common Stock3,616.407$0.000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. This transaction represents the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units and dividend equivalent rights in shares of common stock of the Issuer.
2. This amount reflects the Reporting Person's transfer of 3,616.407 shares that were directly held to the Richard J. Dahl Revocable Living Trust dated 01/20/1995, which transfer was exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-13 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
3. Shares held by Richard James Dahl as trustee for the Richard J. Dahl Revocable Living Trust dated 01/20/1995.
/s/ Christine K. Son as attorney-in-fact for Richard J. Dahl05/29/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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FAQ

What did Dine Brands Global (DIN) director Richard J. Dahl report on this Form 4?

Richard J. Dahl reported the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units into 3,616.407 Dine Brands Global common shares. These shares, plus related dividend equivalents, were then transferred into his revocable living trust, with no open-market purchases or sales disclosed in this filing.

How many Dine Brands Global (DIN) shares vested for Richard J. Dahl?

A total of 3,616.407 Dine Brands Global common shares vested for Richard J. Dahl from restricted stock units and dividend equivalent rights. The shares were recorded at $31.0200 per share in the non-derivative transaction line of the Form 4, reflecting the equity compensation settlement.

How many Dine Brands Global (DIN) shares does Richard J. Dahl’s trust hold after the Form 4 transactions?

After these transactions, the Richard J. Dahl Revocable Living Trust held 62,791.014 Dine Brands Global common shares. The filing states these shares are held by Richard James Dahl as trustee for the revocable living trust dated 01/20/1995, indicating indirect ownership.

Did Richard J. Dahl sell any Dine Brands Global (DIN) shares in this Form 4?

No sales were reported in this Form 4. The filing shows an exercise and settlement of restricted stock units into common stock and a transfer of 3,616.407 directly held shares into a revocable living trust, with no open-market dispositions disclosed.

What type of derivative security did Richard J. Dahl exercise in Dine Brands Global (DIN)?

The Form 4 shows an exercise of restricted stock units, a form of stock-based compensation, into 3,616.407 Dine Brands Global common shares. The derivative entry lists a conversion price of $0.0000, consistent with RSUs that settle into stock without a cash exercise price.

How is the transfer of Dine Brands Global (DIN) shares to Richard J. Dahl’s trust treated under Section 16?

The filing notes that the transfer of 3,616.407 directly held Dine Brands Global shares to the Richard J. Dahl Revocable Living Trust was exempt from Section 16 under Rule 16a-13. This exemption covers certain transfers that do not change the insider’s overall economic exposure.