Director Wendy Schoppert buys Fossil Group (FOSL) stock in open market

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Fossil Group, Inc. director Wendy Lee Schoppert bought additional shares of the company in the open market. On this transaction date, she purchased 24,331 shares of Fossil Group common stock at a price of $4.14 per share in an open-market transaction.

Following this purchase, Schoppert directly owns 120,625 shares of Fossil Group common stock. This total includes 30,577 Restricted Stock Units that are subject to a vesting schedule, meaning part of her reported holdings will only convert into common stock as they vest over time.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 24,331 shares ($100,730)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Schoppert Wendy Lee

Role null

Bought 24,331 shs ($101K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	24,331	$4.14	$101K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 120,625 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares purchased: 24,331 shares Purchase price: $4.14 per share Total shares owned after trade: 120,625 shares +1 more

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Shares purchased 24,331 shares Open-market purchase of Fossil Group common stock

Purchase price $4.14 per share Price paid for the 24,331 purchased shares

Total shares owned after trade 120,625 shares Director’s direct holdings following the transaction

Restricted Stock Units included 30,577 RSUs RSUs subject to a vesting schedule within total holdings

Key Terms

Open-market purchase, Common Stock, Restricted Stock Units, vesting schedule

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Open-market purchase financial

"She purchased 24,331 shares of Fossil Group common stock at a price of $4.14 per share in an open-market transaction."

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

Common Stock financial

"She purchased 24,331 shares of Fossil Group common stock at a price of $4.14 per share in an open-market transaction."

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Restricted Stock Units financial

"This total includes 30,577 Restricted Stock Units that are subject to a vesting schedule,"

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.

vesting schedule financial

"Includes 30,577 Restricted Stock Units subject to a vesting schedule."

A vesting schedule is a timeline that determines when someone gains full ownership of certain benefits, such as company stock or retirement contributions. Think of it like earning the right to own a gift gradually over time, rather than receiving it all at once. It matters to investors because it affects when they can fully access or sell these benefits, influencing their financial planning and decision-making.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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^*

Schoppert Wendy Lee

(Last) (First) (Middle)

901 S. CENTRAL EXPY

(Street)

RICHARDSON TEXAS 75080

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Fossil Group, Inc. [ FOSL ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/18/2026

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	05/18/2026		P		24,331	A	$4.14	120,625(1)	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. Includes 30,577 Restricted Stock Units subject to a vesting schedule.

Remarks:

	/s/ Wendy Lee Schoppert	05/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Fossil Group (FOSL) disclose in this Form 4?

Fossil Group disclosed that director Wendy Lee Schoppert executed an open-market purchase of common stock. She bought 24,331 shares at $4.14 per share, increasing her direct ownership stake in the company to 120,625 shares after the transaction.

How many Fossil Group (FOSL) shares did Wendy Schoppert buy and at what price?

Wendy Schoppert bought 24,331 Fossil Group common shares in an open-market transaction at $4.14 per share. This represents a cash outlay of roughly six figures and reflects an increase in her direct equity exposure to the company.

What is Wendy Schoppert’s total Fossil Group (FOSL) ownership after the reported trade?

After the reported trade, Wendy Schoppert directly owns 120,625 Fossil Group common shares. This figure combines her newly purchased 24,331 shares with her existing holdings and includes 30,577 Restricted Stock Units that will settle into shares as they vest over time.

Are Restricted Stock Units included in Wendy Schoppert’s Fossil Group (FOSL) holdings?

Yes. Her reported post-transaction total of 120,625 Fossil Group shares includes 30,577 Restricted Stock Units. These RSUs are subject to a vesting schedule, meaning they convert into common stock over time if service or performance conditions are satisfied.

Was the Fossil Group (FOSL) insider trade an open-market purchase or another type of transaction?

The transaction was an open-market purchase of Fossil Group common stock. The Form 4 classifies it under code “P,” described as a purchase in the open market or a private transaction, indicating she actively bought shares rather than receiving them as a grant or award.