Director at Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) granted 1,969 stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ottaviano Dino D reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Healthcare Services Group Inc. director Dino D. Ottaviano received an equity grant of 1,969 deferred stock units of common stock. The units were valued at $20.32 per share for reporting purposes and are unvested, becoming fully vested on the one-year anniversary of the grant date.

The deferred stock units will be settled in shares of common stock upon the earliest of the five-year anniversary of the grant date, the director’s death, disability or separation from service, or a Change of Control, with an option for further deferral under Section 409A. After this award, Ottaviano’s reported equity position consists of 4,775 unvested deferred stock units, 10,200 vested deferred stock units, and 434 shares of common stock, totaling 15,409 units and shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Ottaviano Dino D

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,969	$20.32	$40K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 15,409 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents a grant of unvested deferred stock units ("DSU") which will become fully vested on the one year anniversary of the grant date. Such DSUs will be settled in shares of common stock on the first to occur of (i) five-year anniversary of the Date of Grant, (ii) the Participant's date of death, disability or separation from service; or (iii) the date of a Change of Control (the "Settlement Date"). A Participant may elect a further deferral beyond the Settlement Date pursuant to the rules of Code Section 409A. Amount represents 4,775 unvested DSUs and 10,200 vested DSUs, and 434 shares of Common Stock.

Key Figures

Deferred stock units granted: 1,969 units at $20.32 Total equity position after grant: 15,409 units and shares Unvested deferred stock units: 4,775 units +2 more

5 metrics

Deferred stock units granted 1,969 units at $20.32 Unvested DSU grant on May 26, 2026

Total equity position after grant 15,409 units and shares Post-transaction holdings for Ottaviano

Unvested deferred stock units 4,775 units Unvested DSUs reported in holdings footnote

Vested deferred stock units 10,200 units Vested DSUs reported in holdings footnote

Common shares held 434 shares Direct common stock reported in holdings footnote

Key Terms

deferred stock units, Change of Control, Code Section 409A, vesting

4 terms

deferred stock units financial

"Represents a grant of unvested deferred stock units ("DSU") which will become fully vested"

Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.

Change of Control financial

"the date of a Change of Control (the "Settlement Date")"

A change of control occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a sale, merger, or acquisition, resulting in new leadership or ownership structure. This change can impact the company's direction and decision-making, which is important for investors because it may affect the company's stability, strategy, and future prospects.

Code Section 409A regulatory

"A Participant may elect a further deferral beyond the Settlement Date pursuant to the rules of Code Section 409A."

vesting financial

"which will become fully vested on the one year anniversary of the grant date"

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.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Ottaviano Dino D

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3220 TILLMAN DRIVE

SUITE 300

(Street)

BENSALEM PENNSYLVANIA 19020

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP INC [ HCSG ]

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)
05/26/2026

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	05/26/2026		A		1,969	A	$20.32(1)	15,409(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. Represents a grant of unvested deferred stock units ("DSU") which will become fully vested on the one year anniversary of the grant date. Such DSUs will be settled in shares of common stock on the first to occur of (i) five-year anniversary of the Date of Grant, (ii) the Participant's date of death, disability or separation from service; or (iii) the date of a Change of Control (the "Settlement Date"). A Participant may elect a further deferral beyond the Settlement Date pursuant to the rules of Code Section 409A.

2. Amount represents 4,775 unvested DSUs and 10,200 vested DSUs, and 434 shares of Common Stock.

Remarks:

	Michael Harrity, by Power of Attorney	05/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did HCSG director Dino D. Ottaviano report?

Dino D. Ottaviano reported receiving 1,969 unvested deferred stock units as an equity award. These units are tied to Healthcare Services Group Inc. common stock and represent compensation, not an open-market purchase, and will vest one year after the grant date, subject to settlement rules.

How many Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) shares and units does the director hold after this Form 4?

After this award, Ottaviano’s reported position totals 15,409 units and shares. This includes 4,775 unvested deferred stock units, 10,200 vested deferred stock units, and 434 shares of Healthcare Services Group common stock, reflecting both outstanding equity awards and directly held stock.

When do the newly granted HCSG deferred stock units vest and settle?

The 1,969 deferred stock units vest fully on the one-year anniversary of the grant date. They will be settled in shares of Healthcare Services Group common stock upon the earliest of the five-year anniversary, death, disability, separation from service, or a Change of Control, subject to possible further deferral.

Is the HCSG director’s Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or a compensation grant?

The Form 4 reflects a compensation-related grant, not a market purchase. Ottaviano received 1,969 deferred stock units as a grant or award, classified as an acquisition under transaction code A, rather than buying shares on the open market with cash.

How is the value of the HCSG deferred stock unit grant reported on the Form 4?

The 1,969 deferred stock units are reported at a reference price of $20.32 per share. This figure is used for disclosure and accounting of the equity grant tied to Healthcare Services Group common stock, rather than indicating an actual trade execution price in the open market.