Inspire Medical Systems (NYSE: INSP) director paid fees in stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. director Gary Lee Ellis reported receiving 304 shares of common stock on 01/15/2026 at a price of $96.47 per share. These shares were issued in lieu of cash fees under the company’s Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, meaning his board compensation was taken in stock rather than cash.

After this award, Ellis beneficially owns 6,758 shares of Inspire Medical Systems common stock in direct ownership. The filing reflects routine director compensation rather than an open-market trade.

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^*

Ellis Gary Lee

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O INSPIRE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.

5500 WAYZATA BLVD., SUITE 1600

(Street)

GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55416

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. [ INSP ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/15/2026

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
Common Stock	01/15/2026		A		304(1)	A	$96.47	6,758	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 shares of common stock received in lieu of cash fees pursuant to the Company's Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy.

	/s/ Bryan Phillips, Attorney-in-Fact for Gary L. Ellis	01/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Inspire Medical Systems (INSP) report?

Inspire Medical Systems reported that director Gary Lee Ellis acquired 304 shares of its common stock on 01/15/2026 as disclosed in a Form 4 filing.

At what price were the INSP shares credited to director Gary Lee Ellis?

The 304 shares of Inspire Medical Systems common stock were credited at a price of $96.47 per share.

Why did Gary Lee Ellis receive shares of Inspire Medical Systems stock?

The shares were received in lieu of cash fees under Inspire Medical Systems’ Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, substituting stock for board cash fees.

How many Inspire Medical Systems (INSP) shares does Gary Lee Ellis own after this transaction?

Following the reported transaction, Gary Lee Ellis beneficially owns 6,758 shares of Inspire Medical Systems common stock, held directly.

Was this INSP insider transaction a purchase on the open market?

No. The Form 4 indicates the 304 shares were awarded in lieu of cash fees under a director compensation policy, not bought in an open-market trade.

What is the relationship of Gary Lee Ellis to Inspire Medical Systems (INSP)?

Gary Lee Ellis is reported as a director of Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. and not a 10% owner or officer in this filing.