Iridium Communications (IRDM) director receives 29.8 dividend-equivalent share award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

YEANEY JACQUELINE E reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Iridium Communications director Jacqueline E. Yeaney received 29.8 shares of common stock as a stock-based award. This grant represents dividend-equivalent rights tied to previously granted restricted stock units, triggered by a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share declared on May 20, 2026.

Each dividend-equivalent right will settle into one share of common stock on the same terms and vesting schedule as the original restricted stock units. After this award, Yeaney directly holds 25,339.6 shares of Iridium Communications common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider YEANEY JACQUELINE E

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	29.8	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 25,339.6 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 29.8 shares Post-transaction holdings: 25,339.6 shares Quarterly dividend: $0.15 per share +2 more

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Shares granted 29.8 shares Dividend-equivalent rights credited on June 30, 2026

Post-transaction holdings 25,339.6 shares Common stock directly held by Jacqueline E. Yeaney after grant

Quarterly dividend $0.15 per share Cash dividend declared May 20, 2026 on common stock

Dividend payment date June 30, 2026 Payable date for the $0.15 per share dividend

Dividend record date June 15, 2026 Record date for stockholders entitled to the dividend

Key Terms

restricted stock units, dividend equivalent right, quarterly cash dividend, Rule 16b-3

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restricted stock units financial

"The amount acquired in column 4 represents equivalent rights accrued as a result of the Dividend on restricted stock units with respect to the Issuer's common stock"

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.

dividend equivalent right financial

"Each dividend equivalent right entitles the reporting person to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon the settlement"

quarterly cash dividend financial

"the Issuer's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.15 per share of its common stock"

A quarterly cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders four times a year, usually based on its profits. It is like a regular bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, providing shareholders with income. Many investors see these payments as a sign of the company's stability and its ability to generate consistent profits.

Rule 16b-3 regulatory

"The grant of dividend equivalent rights was approved by the Issuer's board of directors pursuant to Rule 16b-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"

Rule 16b-3 is a Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that exempts certain routine, pre-approved transactions by company insiders from automatic liability for short-term trading profits. It acts like a safe harbor: if an insider follows a formal plan or the board approves specific transactions in advance, profits from buying and selling company stock within six months are not automatically reclaimed. Investors care because the rule clarifies when insider trades are permissible and reduces uncertainty about potential clawbacks.

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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^*

YEANEY JACQUELINE E

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC.

1676 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, SUITE 1100

(Street)

MCLEAN VIRGINIA 22102

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Iridium Communications Inc. [ IRDM ]

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)
06/30/2026

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)	06/30/2026		A		29.8	A	$0	25,339.6	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. On May 20, 2026, the Issuer's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.15 per share of its common stock, payable on June 30, 2026 to stockholders of record of the common stock at the close of business on June 15, 2026 (the "Dividend"). The amount acquired in column 4 represents equivalent rights accrued as a result of the Dividend on restricted stock units with respect to the Issuer's common stock ("Original RSUs") held by the reporting person. Each dividend equivalent right entitles the reporting person to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon the settlement of the Original RSUs and is subject to the same terms and conditions, including vesting and settlement, as the Original RSUs to which it relates. The grant of dividend equivalent rights was approved by the Issuer's board of directors pursuant to Rule 16b-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

	/s/ Peter L. Trentman, Attorney-in-Fact	07/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Iridium Communications (IRDM) report for Jacqueline E. Yeaney?

Iridium Communications reported that director Jacqueline E. Yeaney received 29.8 shares of common stock. These shares reflect dividend-equivalent rights credited on her existing restricted stock units following a declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share in May 2026.

Why did Jacqueline E. Yeaney receive 29.8 Iridium Communications shares on June 30, 2026?

She received 29.8 shares as dividend-equivalent rights on her restricted stock units. The rights arose from a $0.15 per share quarterly cash dividend declared May 20, 2026, and are subject to the same vesting and settlement terms as the original units.

How many Iridium Communications shares does Jacqueline E. Yeaney hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the transaction, Jacqueline E. Yeaney directly holds 25,339.6 shares of Iridium Communications common stock. This total includes the 29.8 dividend-equivalent shares linked to existing restricted stock units and reflects her updated direct ownership position reported in the Form 4.

What dividend did Iridium Communications declare that led to this RSU dividend-equivalent grant?

Iridium Communications’ board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share on May 20, 2026. It is payable June 30, 2026 to stockholders of record on June 15, 2026, and generated dividend-equivalent rights on outstanding restricted stock units.

How do the dividend-equivalent rights for Iridium Communications RSUs work in this filing?

Each dividend-equivalent right corresponds to one share of common stock deliverable upon RSU settlement. These rights mirror the original restricted stock units’ vesting and settlement terms and were approved by Iridium’s board under Rule 16b-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.