Director at Golden Entertainment (GDEN) gains RSUs as prior awards vest

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. director Ann Dozier reported equity-based compensation activity involving restricted stock units (RSUs) and common stock. She received a grant of 5,643 time-based RSUs, each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock, which are scheduled to vest on May 22, 2027 if not forfeited. Separately, 5,815 time-based RSUs vested and were converted into 5,815 shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis at no exercise price. Following these transactions, she directly holds 51,556 shares of common stock, which include additional shares previously issued as dividend equivalents that follow the original RSU vesting conditions.

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^*

Dozier Ann

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6595 S JONES BLVD

(Street)

LAS VEGAS NV 89118-3337

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. [ GDEN ]

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
Common Stock	02/27/2026		M		5,815	A	(1)	51,556	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
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	02/27/2026		A		5,643		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	5,643	$0	5,643	D
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	02/27/2026		M			5,815(4)	(5)	(5)	Common Stock	5,815	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock.

3. Represents time-based RSUs. RSUs that have not been forfeited shall vest on May 22, 2027.

4. Includes additional shares acquired since the date of the reporting person's last report through the issuance of a dividend equivalent on the time-based RSUs granted on May 23, 2025. Additional shares acquired through the dividend equivalent will follow the vesting schedule and conditions of the original grants.

5. Represents time-based restricted stock units that vested.

Remarks:

	/s/ Charles H. Protell, attorney-in-fact	02/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity awards did Ann Dozier report on this Form 4 for GDEN?

Ann Dozier reported a grant of 5,643 restricted stock units (RSUs) and the vesting of 5,815 RSUs that converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis, all as part of her equity-based director compensation.

When do Ann Dozier’s new restricted stock units in GDEN vest?

The 5,643 time-based RSUs granted to Ann Dozier are scheduled to vest on May 22, 2027, provided they are not forfeited. Until vesting, they represent a contingent right to receive common shares.

How many Golden Entertainment common shares does Ann Dozier own after these transactions?

After the reported RSU vesting and conversions, Ann Dozier directly holds 51,556 shares of Golden Entertainment common stock. This total includes shares obtained from vested RSUs and additional shares issued as dividend equivalents on prior RSU grants.

What happened to the 5,815 restricted stock units reported by Ann Dozier?

The 5,815 restricted stock units represented time-based RSUs that vested and were converted into 5,815 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.00, reflecting a standard derivative exercise/conversion rather than an open-market purchase.

How do dividend equivalents affect Ann Dozier’s GDEN share count?

Her reported holdings include additional shares issued as dividend equivalents on time-based RSUs granted on May 23, 2025. These dividend-equivalent shares follow the same vesting schedule and conditions as the original RSU grants.