Acushnet CEO granted 2,623.91 shares in award

Acushnet’s CEO received 2,623.91 additional shares through dividend-equivalent awards tied to deferred equity units, increasing his direct holdings to 934,365.50 shares.

Available on EDGAR 09/22/2026 - 04:43 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/22/2026 - 04:42 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Acushnet Holdings Corp. (GOLF) reported that President and CEO David Eugene Maher acquired 2,623.91 shares of common stock on September 18, 2026, as a grant/award rather than an open-market purchase. The award represents dividend equivalent rights that accrued on restricted and performance stock units under the company’s deferred compensation plan. Following this transaction, Maher directly holds 934,365.50 shares of Acushnet common stock. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this transaction.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 2,623.91 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Maher David Eugene

Role President and CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	2,623.91	$80.55	$211K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 934,365.5 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents dividend equivalent rights in connection with the Issuer's quarterly dividend and accrued to the Reporting Person on restricted and performance stock units under the Issuer's deferred compensation plan.

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 2,623.91 shares Reported value per share: $80.55 per share Shares owned after transaction: 934,365.50 shares

3 metrics

Shares acquired 2,623.91 shares Grant/award of dividend equivalent rights on September 18, 2026

Reported value per share $80.55 per share Attributed price for the 2,623.91-share dividend equivalent rights award

Shares owned after transaction 934,365.50 shares CEO David Eugene Maher’s direct Acushnet common stock holdings post-award

Key Terms

dividend equivalent rights, restricted stock units, performance stock units, deferred compensation plan

4 terms

dividend equivalent rights financial

"Represents dividend equivalent rights in connection with the Issuer's quarterly dividend"

Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.

restricted stock units financial

"accrued to the Reporting Person on restricted and performance 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.

performance stock units financial

"accrued to the Reporting Person on restricted and performance stock units"

Performance stock units are a type of company award that grants employees shares of stock only if certain performance goals are met. They motivate employees to work toward specific company achievements, aligning their interests with those of shareholders. For investors, they can influence a company's future stock supply and reflect management’s confidence in reaching key targets.

deferred compensation plan financial

"under the Issuer's deferred compensation plan"

A deferred compensation plan is an arrangement where an employer agrees to pay part of an employee’s pay or bonus at a later date instead of immediately, often to reduce current tax bills or to tie rewards to long-term performance. For investors it matters because these promises create future cash obligations and influence executive incentives and retention; they can affect a company’s reported liabilities, cash flow planning and the risk profile if the business faces financial trouble.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Acushnet (GOLF) report for CEO David Eugene Maher?

Acushnet reported that CEO David Eugene Maher acquired 2,623.91 shares of common stock on September 18, 2026, via a grant/award of dividend equivalent rights linked to restricted and performance stock units under the company’s deferred compensation plan.

At what price were the new Acushnet (GOLF) shares attributed in the CEO’s Form 4?

The 2,623.91 shares attributed to CEO David Eugene Maher carried a reported value of $80.55 per share, reflecting the price used for the dividend equivalent rights associated with his deferred restricted and performance stock units.

How many Acushnet (GOLF) shares does the CEO own after this Form 4 transaction?

After the September 18, 2026 award, CEO David Eugene Maher directly holds 934,365.50 shares of Acushnet common stock, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing following the grant of dividend equivalent rights.

Was the Acushnet (GOLF) CEO’s September 18, 2026 transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirming a trading plan, and the footnotes do not indicate that the September 18, 2026 award occurred under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

What are the 2,623.91 Acushnet (GOLF) shares reported as for the CEO?

The 2,623.91 shares represent dividend equivalent rights that accrued on the CEO’s restricted and performance stock units under Acushnet’s deferred compensation plan, rather than a cash dividend payment or open-market share purchase.

Is the CEO’s ownership in Acushnet (GOLF) direct or indirect in this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports the CEO’s holdings as direct ownership. After the dividend-equivalent grant of 2,623.91 shares, he directly owns 934,365.50 shares of Acushnet common stock.

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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^*

Maher David Eugene

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ACUSHNET HOLDINGS CORP.,

333 BRIDGE STREET

(Street)

FAIRHAVEN MASSACHUSETTS 02719

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Acushnet Holdings Corp. [ GOLF ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/18/2026

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	09/18/2026		A		2,623.91(1)	A	$80.55	934,365.5	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. Represents dividend equivalent rights in connection with the Issuer's quarterly dividend and accrued to the Reporting Person on restricted and performance stock units under the Issuer's deferred compensation plan.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24.1 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ Chad M. Van Ess, as attorney-in-fact	09/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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