Horace Mann (HMN) director granted 2,780 restricted stock units as compensation

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sarsynski Elaine A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Horace Mann Educators Corp. director Elaine A. Sarsynski received an equity award rather than buying shares on the market. She was granted 2,780 restricted stock units of Common Stock valued at $46.77 per unit as compensation for services. These units will vest in full on May 20, 2027. After this grant, she holds 16,910 shares of Common Stock directly.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Routine director equity grant via restricted stock units, not an open‑market purchase.

Director Elaine A. Sarsynski received 2,780 restricted stock units of Horace Mann Educators Corp. Common Stock at a reference value of $46.77 per unit. Footnotes clarify this is compensation for board service, vesting fully on May 20, 2027.

This award raises her direct holdings to 16,910 shares, indicating a modest increase in equity exposure. As a non-derivative, service-based grant coded "A" (grant, award, or other acquisition), it is a standard governance practice and typically viewed as neutral information for investors.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Sarsynski Elaine A

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,780	$46.77	$130K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 16,910 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. The acquisition of Common Stock reported hereby is in the form of restricted stock units which will vest in full on May 20, 2027. Granted as compensation for services. Represents 16,910 shares of Common Stock held directly.

Key Figures

Restricted stock units granted: 2,780 units Grant reference price: $46.77 per share Holdings after transaction: 16,910 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Restricted stock units granted 2,780 units Equity award to director on May 20, 2026

Grant reference price $46.77 per share Value used for Common Stock award disclosure

Holdings after transaction 16,910 shares Common Stock held directly following grant

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of Common Stock

Vesting date May 20, 2027 Restricted stock units vest in full on this date

Key Terms

restricted stock units, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock, Form 4

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

"The acquisition of Common Stock reported hereby is in the form of restricted stock units which will vest in full on May 20, 2027."

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.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Common Stock financial

"Represents 16,910 shares of Common Stock held directly."

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.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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^*

Sarsynski Elaine A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

75 BARNDOOR HILLS DRIVE

(Street)

SUFFIELD CONNECTICUT 06078

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORP /DE/ [ HMN ]

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)
05/20/2026

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(1)	05/20/2026		A		2,780	A	$46.77(2)	16,910(3)	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. The acquisition of Common Stock reported hereby is in the form of restricted stock units which will vest in full on May 20, 2027.

2. Granted as compensation for services.

3. Represents 16,910 shares of Common Stock held directly.

Remarks:

	Linea K. Michael, Attorney in Fact for Elaine A. Sarsynski	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Elaine A. Sarsynski receive in this Horace Mann (HMN) Form 4 filing?

Elaine A. Sarsynski received 2,780 restricted stock units of Horace Mann Common Stock as compensation. The award is coded as a grant or other acquisition, reflecting routine director equity compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.

Is Elaine A. Sarsynski’s transaction in Horace Mann (HMN) stock a market buy or a grant?

The transaction is a grant, not a market buy. It is coded as an acquisition under a grant or award, and footnotes state the Common Stock was received as restricted stock units granted as compensation for services on the board.

When do Elaine A. Sarsynski’s Horace Mann (HMN) restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units vest in full on May 20, 2027. Until that vesting date, the 2,780 units represent a service-based equity award that becomes fully owned by her once the vesting condition on that specific date is satisfied.

How many Horace Mann (HMN) shares does Elaine A. Sarsynski hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After this transaction, Elaine A. Sarsynski holds 16,910 shares of Horace Mann Common Stock directly. This figure includes her existing holdings plus the newly granted restricted stock units as reported in the filing’s footnotes.

What price per share is associated with Elaine A. Sarsynski’s Horace Mann (HMN) equity grant?

The grant references a price of $46.77 per share for the 2,780 restricted stock units. This figure reflects the value used in the Form 4 disclosure, even though the award itself is compensation rather than a cash purchase at that price.