Inspired Entertainment (INSE) awards CEO time-based and performance stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PIERCE BROOKS H reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Inspired Entertainment, Inc. reported that President and CEO Brooks H. Pierce received equity awards in the form of restricted stock units. He was granted 32,083 restricted stock units, each representing a right to receive one share of common stock, vesting in three equal installments on December 31 of 2026, 2027, and 2028.

He was also granted 32,082 performance restricted stock units tied to pre-established 2026 performance criteria. Between 0% and 100% of these units may become eligible to vest based on 2026 results, with any eligible units vesting in a single installment on December 31, 2028.

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^*

PIERCE BROOKS H

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O INSPIRED ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

250 WEST 57TH STREET, SUITE 415

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10107

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. [ INSE ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/24/2026

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

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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	02/24/2026		A		32,083		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	32,083	$0.00	32,083	D
Performance Restricted Stock Units	(1)	02/24/2026		A	V	32,082		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	32,082	$0.00	32,082	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock at settlement.

2. These restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in three equal installments on each of December 31, 2026, December 31, 2027 and December 31, 2028.

3. These performance restricted stock units are conditioned on attainment of pre-established performance criteria for 2026. Depending on the level of performance attained, 0% to 100% of the units would be eligible to vest and be subject to a time-based vesting schedule (vesting in one installment on December 31, 2028).

	/s/ Carys Damon, Attorney-in-Fact	02/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity awards did Inspired Entertainment (INSE) grant to its CEO?

Inspired Entertainment granted its CEO restricted and performance stock units. Brooks H. Pierce received 32,083 restricted stock units and 32,082 performance restricted stock units, each unit representing a right to receive one share of common stock if vesting conditions are satisfied.

How do the new restricted stock units for INSE’s CEO vest?

The time-based restricted stock units vest in three equal installments. The 32,083 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in equal portions on December 31 of 2026, 2027, and 2028, aligning the CEO’s compensation with multi-year service and retention incentives.

What conditions apply to Inspired Entertainment’s performance restricted stock units?

The performance units depend on 2026 performance goals. For the 32,082 performance restricted stock units, between 0% and 100% may become eligible to vest based on pre-established 2026 criteria, with any eligible amount then vesting on December 31, 2028.

Does each INSE restricted stock unit equal one share of common stock?

Yes, each unit represents a right to one common share. Both the restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units give a contingent right to receive one share of Inspired Entertainment common stock upon settlement, assuming all applicable vesting and performance conditions are met.

Is the INSE CEO’s ownership from these awards direct or indirect?

The reported ownership for these awards is direct. The Form 4 identifies the holdings as directly owned by Brooks H. Pierce, with no indication of indirect ownership through entities such as trusts or partnerships in the provided disclosure.