[Form 4] Douglas Elliman Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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Douglas Elliman Inc. (DOUG) filed a Form 4 reporting that Director Wilson White received a restricted stock award of 61,983 common shares on 06/28/2025 under the company’s 2021 Management Incentive Plan. The grant was recorded with transaction code “A” at a price of $0.00, reflecting equity compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

The award will vest 50 % on 06/28/2026 and 50 % on 06/28/2027, subject to continued service or earlier vesting upon death, disability, or change-of-control. Following the grant, White’s direct beneficial ownership totals 208,380 common shares. No derivative securities were reported.

While the transaction does not involve personal cash investment, it increases the director’s equity exposure and may strengthen alignment between management and shareholders.

Positive

• Director’s shareholding increases by 61,983 restricted shares, bringing total direct ownership to 208,380 and strengthening insider alignment.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Restricted stock grant raises director’s holdings; compensation-based, neutral cash impact, modestly positive alignment signal.

The award adds 61,983 shares to Wilson White’s position, taking his direct stake to 208,380 shares. Because the grant is part of regular board compensation and carries a $0 cost basis, it does not demonstrate open-market buying conviction. However, the additional equity meaningfully increases insider exposure and could better align the director’s incentives with shareholder returns. The absence of sales or derivative exercises suggests no negative sentiment. Overall impact is neutral-to-slightly-positive but not materially significant to the company’s valuation.

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR: Equity grant reinforces board alignment; routine incentive practice, limited immediate market impact.

Issuing multi-year restricted stock to directors is standard governance for aligning long-term interests. The two-year vesting schedule encourages continuity through 2027 and links compensation to share performance. Because shares were not purchased with personal funds, the signal to outsiders is weaker than an open-market buy; nevertheless, a larger ownership stake can improve oversight quality. No red flags appear regarding timing or structure. Impact on share price is expected to be minimal.

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^*

BARTELS PATRICK J JR

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O DOUGLAS ELLIMAN INC.

4400 BISCAYNE BLVD; 10TH FLOOR

(Street)

MIAMI FL 33137

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Douglas Elliman Inc. [ DOUG ]

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)
06/28/2025

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	06/28/2025		A		61,983	A	$0.000(1)	255,958	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. On June 28, 2025 the Issuer granted the Reporting Person a restricted stock award of 61,983 shares of Issuer Common Stock pursuant to Issuer's 2021 Management Incentive Plan. The award will vest in two equal annual installments on each of June 28, 2026 and June 28, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through each such vesting date or earlier vesting upon the Reporting Person's death or disability or a change-of-control.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24 - Limited Power of Attorney filed with Form 3 dated July 10, 2024, which was filed on July 11, 2024.

	/s/ J Bryant Kirkland III, Attorney in Fact	06/30/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Douglas Elliman (DOUG) report on 06/28/2025?

The company granted Director Wilson White 61,983 restricted common shares under its 2021 Management Incentive Plan.

How many Douglas Elliman shares does the director now own after the Form 4 filing?

Wilson White now holds 208,380 common shares directly.

What is the vesting schedule for the 61,983 restricted shares?

The award vests in two equal installments: 50 % on 06/28/2026 and 50 % on 06/28/2027.

Did the director pay cash for the newly acquired shares?

No. The shares were issued at $0.00 as part of an equity-based compensation grant.

Were any derivative securities reported in this Form 4?

No derivative securities were disclosed; the filing only lists common stock.

Does the filing indicate sales of Douglas Elliman shares by the insider?

No. The transaction code "A" shows an acquisition; no dispositions were reported.