e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF) SVP sells 5,718 shares in preset plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (ELF) officer Joshua Allen Franks, SVP, Operations, reported a sale of 5,718 shares of common stock on August 19, 2026 at $100.00 per share in an open-market or private transaction. The sale was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 3, 2026. After this transaction, Franks directly holds 144,309 shares of common stock, which includes 66,981 restricted stock units.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 5,718 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Franks Joshua Allen

Role SVP, Operations

Sold 5,718 shs ($572K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock, $0.01 par value F1, F2	5,718	$100.00	$572K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, $0.01 par value — 144,309 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Transaction made pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on March 3, 2026.
2. F2. Includes 66,981 restricted stock units.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 5,718 shares Sale price per share: $100.00 per share Shares owned after transaction: 144,309 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares sold 5,718 shares Common stock sale on August 19, 2026

Sale price per share $100.00 per share Price for the 5,718 shares sold

Shares owned after transaction 144,309 shares Direct common stock holdings following the sale

Restricted stock units included in holdings 66,981 restricted stock units Portion of post-transaction direct holdings

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adoption date March 3, 2026 Plan governing the August 19, 2026 sale

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, restricted stock units, open market or private transaction

3 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"Transaction made pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person"

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

restricted stock units financial

"Includes 66,981 restricted stock units."

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.

open market or private transaction market

"Sale in open market or private transaction"

FAQ

What insider transaction did ELF report for Joshua Allen Franks?

ELF reported that Joshua Allen Franks, SVP, Operations, sold 5,718 shares of common stock on August 19, 2026 at $100.00 per share in an open-market or private transaction.

How many ELF shares did Joshua Allen Franks sell and at what price?

Joshua Allen Franks sold 5,718 shares of e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. common stock at a price of $100.00 per share on August 19, 2026.

Was the ELF insider sale by Joshua Allen Franks under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Joshua Allen Franks on March 3, 2026.

How many ELF shares does Joshua Allen Franks hold after the reported sale?

After the sale, Joshua Allen Franks directly holds 144,309 shares of e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. common stock. This total includes 66,981 restricted stock units.

What portion of Joshua Allen Franks’ ELF holdings are restricted stock units?

Out of Joshua Allen Franks’ post-transaction holdings of 144,309 shares, 66,981 are restricted stock units, as disclosed in the filing’s footnote.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Franks Joshua Allen

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O E.L.F. BEAUTY, INC.

601 12TH STREET, SUITE 1400

(Street)

OAKLAND CALIFORNIA 94607

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. [ ELF ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/19/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock, $0.01 par value	08/19/2026		S(1)		5,718	D	$100	144,309(2)	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. Transaction made pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on March 3, 2026.

2. Includes 66,981 restricted stock units.

	/s/ Scott K. Milsten, Attorney-in-fact for Joshua Allen Franks	08/21/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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