GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (NASDAQ: GFS) grants director Kerko 3,291 RSUs

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KERKO DAVID M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. director David M. Kerko received an award of 3,291 restricted share units (RSUs) on July 28, 2026. These RSUs are scheduled to vest on July 28, 2027, subject to his continued service. Following this grant, he holds 8,858 RSUs, of which 5,567 vest on July 29, 2026 and 3,291 on July 28, 2027. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share upon settlement.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 3,291 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider KERKO DAVID M

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Share Units F1, F2	3,291	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Share Units — 8,858 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Reflects restricted share units (RSUs) awarded on July 28, 2026 to the reporting person. Such RSUs vest on July 28, 2027, subject to the reporting person's continued service with the issuer through the vesting date. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the issuer's ordinary shares upon settlement.
2. F2. Represents 8,858 RSUs, 5,567 of which vest on July 29, 2026, and 3,291 of which vest on July 28, 2027, subject to the reporting person's continued service through each such vesting date. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the issuer's ordinary shares upon settlement.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 3,291 units RSUs outstanding after grant: 8,858 units RSUs vesting July 29, 2026: 5,567 units +1 more

4 metrics

RSUs granted 3,291 units Restricted share units awarded on July 28, 2026

RSUs outstanding after grant 8,858 units Total RSUs reported as held following the award

RSUs vesting July 29, 2026 5,567 units Portion of RSUs scheduled to vest on July 29, 2026

RSUs vesting July 28, 2027 3,291 units Portion of RSUs scheduled to vest on July 28, 2027

Key Terms

Restricted Share Units, vesting, contingent right, ordinary shares

4 terms

Restricted Share Units financial

"Reflects restricted share units (RSUs) awarded on July 28, 2026"

Restricted share units (RSUs) are a promise from a company to give an employee or service provider actual shares or cash equal to the shares after certain conditions are met, typically staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them like a time-locked gift card that becomes usable only after you’ve earned it. For investors, RSUs matter because they align employee incentives with company performance and can increase the number of shares outstanding over time, diluting existing ownership and affecting earnings per share.

vesting financial

"Such RSUs vest on July 28, 2027, subject to continued service"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

contingent right financial

"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share"

ordinary shares financial

"one share of the issuer's ordinary shares upon settlement"

Ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company, giving shareholders a right to participate in the company’s profits and decision-making through voting. They are similar to owning a piece of a business, and their value can rise or fall based on the company's performance. Investors buy ordinary shares to potentially earn dividends and benefit from the company's growth over time.

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FAQ

What equity award did GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) director David M. Kerko receive on July 28, 2026?

David M. Kerko received an award of 3,291 restricted share units (RSUs) from GLOBALFOUNDRIES on July 28, 2026. These RSUs vest on July 28, 2027, and each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share upon settlement.

How many GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) RSUs does David M. Kerko hold after the reported award?

After the reported award, David M. Kerko holds 8,858 RSUs in GLOBALFOUNDRIES. This total includes 5,567 RSUs scheduled to vest on July 29, 2026, and 3,291 RSUs scheduled to vest on July 28, 2027, all subject to continued service.

What is the vesting schedule for David M. Kerko’s GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) RSUs?

Kerko’s RSUs follow a two-part vesting schedule: 5,567 RSUs vest on July 29, 2026, and 3,291 RSUs vest on July 28, 2027. Vesting on each date is subject to his continued service with GLOBALFOUNDRIES through the respective vesting dates.

What does each RSU granted to David M. Kerko by GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) represent?

Each RSU granted to David M. Kerko represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share of GLOBALFOUNDRIES. Shares are delivered upon settlement, provided vesting conditions are satisfied through the applicable vesting dates.

Are David M. Kerko’s GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) RSUs subject to continued service conditions?

Yes. The RSUs are subject to continued service conditions. The 5,567 RSUs vesting on July 29, 2026 and the 3,291 RSUs vesting on July 28, 2027 each require that Kerko remain in service with GLOBALFOUNDRIES through the respective vesting dates.

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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^*

KERKO DAVID M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

400 STONE BREAK ROAD EXTENSION

(Street)

MALTA NEW YORK 12020

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. [ GFS ]

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)
07/28/2026

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
Restricted Share Units	07/28/2026		A		3,291(1)	A	$0	8,858(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. Reflects restricted share units (RSUs) awarded on July 28, 2026 to the reporting person. Such RSUs vest on July 28, 2027, subject to the reporting person's continued service with the issuer through the vesting date. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the issuer's ordinary shares upon settlement.

2. Represents 8,858 RSUs, 5,567 of which vest on July 29, 2026, and 3,291 of which vest on July 28, 2027, subject to the reporting person's continued service through each such vesting date. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the issuer's ordinary shares upon settlement.

Remarks:

	/s/ Angela Corsilles, as Attorney-in-fact for Reporting Person	07/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)