i3 Verticals (IIIV) GC gets 135,000 options, withholds shares for tax

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

i3 Verticals, Inc. General Counsel and Secretary Paul Maple reported routine equity compensation activity. He had 3,349 shares of Class A common stock withheld on February 11, 2026 to cover taxes upon vesting of 7,500 restricted stock units, leaving him with 39,017 shares held directly.

On February 10, 2026, he received a grant of stock options for 135,000 shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $23.09 per share, expiring on February 10, 2036. These options vest in five equal annual installments, subject to his continued service with the company.

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^*

MAPLE PAUL

(Last) (First) (Middle)

40 BURTON HILLS BOULEVARD

SUITE 415

(Street)

NASHVILLE TN 37215

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
i3 Verticals, Inc. [ IIIV ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	General Counsel and Secretary

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/10/2026

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
Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share	02/11/2026		F		3,349(1)	D	$21.88	39,017	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
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$23.09	02/10/2026		A		135,000		(2)	02/10/2036	Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share	135,000	$0	135,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects the shares withheld to cover the payment of taxes following the vesting of 7,500 restricted stock units originally granted on February 11, 2025.

2. The options vest ratably in five equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with the Issuer.

Remarks:

	/s/ Paul Maple	02/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did i3 Verticals (IIIV) report for Paul Maple?

Paul Maple reported two transactions: tax-withholding of 3,349 Class A shares on vesting of RSUs, and a grant of 135,000 stock options on February 10, 2026, tied to his continued service with i3 Verticals.

How many i3 Verticals (IIIV) shares does Paul Maple own after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Paul Maple beneficially owns 39,017 shares of i3 Verticals Class A common stock directly. This reflects shares remaining after 3,349 shares were withheld to pay taxes on the vesting of 7,500 restricted stock units.

What are the terms of Paul Maple’s 135,000 i3 Verticals stock options?

Paul Maple received 135,000 stock options with a $23.09 exercise price, expiring on February 10, 2036. The options relate to Class A common stock and vest in five equal annual installments, contingent on his continued service with i3 Verticals.

Why were 3,349 i3 Verticals shares disposed of in this insider filing?

The 3,349 shares were withheld solely to cover tax payments when 7,500 restricted stock units vested. This tax-withholding disposition did not represent an open-market sale and is categorized under code F for payment of tax liability using securities.

What role does Paul Maple hold at i3 Verticals (IIIV)?

Paul Maple serves as General Counsel and Secretary of i3 Verticals, Inc. His Form 4 filing reflects equity compensation and tax-withholding activity associated with this executive role, including vested restricted stock units and a new stock option grant for 135,000 shares.

How do Paul Maple’s new options in i3 Verticals vest over time?

The 135,000 stock options vest ratably in five equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the February 10, 2026 grant date. Vesting continues each year, subject to his ongoing service with i3 Verticals.