Dine Brands (DIN) director Enrique Silva receives 3,256 restricted stock units

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Silva Enrique reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Dine Brands Global, Inc. director Enrique Silva reported an award of restricted stock units. On February 27, 2026, he received 3,256 restricted stock units at a stated price of $0.00 per unit as compensation for services.

According to the filing, all 3,256 units will be settled in shares of common stock on February 27, 2027, provided Silva continues his service with the company through that date. Following this grant, he holds 3,256 restricted stock units directly.

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^*

Silva Enrique

(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)

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

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

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	(1)	02/27/2026		A		3,256		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	3,256	$0(2)	3,256	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. On February 27, 2026, the reporting person was granted restricted stock units, all of which will be settled in shares of common stock on February 27, 2027, subject to the reporting person's continued service with the Issuer.

2. Granted as compensation for services.

	/s/ Christine K. Son as attorney-in-fact for Enrique Silva	03/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Dine Brands (DIN) director Enrique Silva report?

Enrique Silva reported receiving 3,256 restricted stock units as compensation. The RSUs were granted on February 27, 2026, carry a stated price of $0.00 per unit, and represent a non-cash equity award rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.

How many Dine Brands (DIN) restricted stock units did Enrique Silva receive?

Enrique Silva received 3,256 restricted stock units from Dine Brands Global. This entire amount remains outstanding after the transaction and reflects a single equity award granted as part of his director compensation rather than multiple separate grants or open-market transactions.

When will Enrique Silva’s Dine Brands (DIN) restricted stock units vest or settle?

All 3,256 restricted stock units are scheduled to be settled in Dine Brands common stock on February 27, 2027. This settlement date applies if Silva continues his service with the company through that time, making ongoing service a condition of receiving the underlying shares.

Is Enrique Silva’s Dine Brands (DIN) RSU award a cash purchase or stock market transaction?

The RSU award is not a cash purchase or market trade. It is a compensation grant with a stated price of $0.00 per unit, meaning Silva did not pay cash consideration to acquire the 3,256 restricted stock units disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Is Enrique Silva’s ownership in Dine Brands (DIN) direct or indirect after this RSU grant?

The filing classifies Enrique Silva’s ownership of the 3,256 restricted stock units as direct. There is no indication of an intervening entity such as a trust or LLC, and no footnote disclaiming beneficial ownership or voting or investment authority over these units.

Why were the 3,256 Dine Brands (DIN) restricted stock units granted to Enrique Silva?

The restricted stock units were granted as compensation for services. The Form 4 footnotes state explicitly that the award represents compensation, aligning the director’s interests with shareholders through equity that will settle in common stock if service continues through the settlement date.