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National Vision (EYE) Director Receives 7.4K RSUs; Holdings Now 10.7K

Filing Impact
(Moderate)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

National Vision Holdings, Inc. (EYE) filed a Form 4 disclosing that director Michael J. Nicholson received 7,392 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 06/18/2025. Each RSU converts into one common share upon vesting, which occurs in full on the first anniversary of the grant date. The award was issued at $0 cost to the director and did not involve an open-market transaction. Following the grant, Nicholson’s total beneficial ownership increased to 10,719 common shares, all held directly. No derivative securities or simultaneous dispositions were reported.

This is a routine equity compensation grant aimed at aligning board member incentives with shareholder interests. The transaction represents approximately 0.01% of EYE’s ~80 million shares outstanding, so market impact is expected to be minimal.

Positive

  • Grant of 7,392 RSUs enhances director-shareholder alignment with no immediate cash cost or market dilution.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Routine RSU grant; minimal dilution or signaling impact.

The filing records a standard director equity award under National Vision’s long-term incentive plan. Because the RSUs vest after one year and total just 7,392 shares, dilution is immaterial and there is no cash outflow. Such grants typically strengthen alignment between directors and shareholders without implying management’s view of valuation. Given the small size and absence of market purchases, I view the disclosure as neutral for investors.

Insider Nicholson Michael J
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 7,392 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 10,719 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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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*
Nicholson Michael J

(Last) (First) (Middle)
2435 COMMERCE AVENUE, BLDG 2200

(Street)
DULUTH GA 30096

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
National Vision Holdings, Inc. [ EYE ]
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)
06/18/2025
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
Restricted Stock Units 06/18/2025 A 7,392(1) A $0 10,719 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. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of National Vision Holdings, Inc. common stock. The RSUs vest in full on the first anniversary of the date of grant.
Remarks:
/s/ Jared Brandman, as Attorney-in-Fact 06/23/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

How many RSUs did National Vision (EYE) grant to director Michael J. Nicholson?

He received 7,392 restricted stock units on 06/18/2025.

What is the vesting schedule for the newly granted RSUs?

The RSUs vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date.

What is Nicholson’s total share ownership after the transaction?

His beneficial ownership rose to 10,719 common shares.

Did the Form 4 report any open-market purchases or sales?

No. The filing only reports an equity award granted at $0; there were no market transactions.

Is Michael J. Nicholson an officer or a director at National Vision?

He is listed solely as a director; he holds no officer position.