Dine Brands (NYSE: DIN) director receives 3,590 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hyter Michael reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Dine Brands Global director Michael Hyter reported an equity compensation grant in the form of restricted stock units. On February 27, 2026, he received 3,590 restricted stock units, which will be settled in shares of common stock on February 27, 2027, subject to his continued service with the company. Following this grant, Hyter now holds 8,536.607 restricted stock units directly. The award was granted as compensation for services and reflects non-cash, stock-based pay rather than an open-market share purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Hyter Michael

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	3,590	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 8,536.607 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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. Granted as compensation for services.

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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 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^*

Hyter Michael

(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		3,590		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	3,590	$0(2)	8,536.607	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 Michael C. Hyter	03/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Dine Brands Global (DIN) director Michael Hyter report?

Director Michael Hyter reported receiving a grant of 3,590 restricted stock units on February 27, 2026. These units represent stock-based compensation and increase his equity-linked interest in Dine Brands Global without involving an open-market share purchase.

When will Michael Hyter’s new restricted stock units in DIN settle into common shares?

Hyter’s 3,590 restricted stock units are scheduled to be settled in Dine Brands Global common stock on February 27, 2027. Settlement is conditioned on his continued service with the company through that date, according to the filing’s footnote disclosure.

How many restricted stock units does Michael Hyter hold in Dine Brands Global after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Michael Hyter holds 8,536.607 restricted stock units in Dine Brands Global directly. This total reflects his equity-based compensation position following the February 27, 2026 award described in the Form 4 filing.

Was the Dine Brands Global (DIN) Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or compensation grant?

The Form 4 reports a compensation grant, not an open-market stock purchase. Hyter received 3,590 restricted stock units as compensation for services, which will convert into common shares later if service conditions are satisfied.

What conditions apply to Michael Hyter’s new restricted stock units in DIN?

The 3,590 restricted stock units granted to Hyter will be settled in common stock on February 27, 2027, subject to his continued service with Dine Brands Global. If he does not satisfy this service condition, the full settlement may not occur.

Does the reported DIN Form 4 involve direct or indirect ownership for Michael Hyter?

The filing classifies Hyter’s holdings as direct ownership of restricted stock units. There is no footnote indicating that the units are held through a separate entity or that he lacks voting or investment power over the associated shares.