Kyndryl HR chief withholds 1,661 shares for taxes

Kyndryl’s chief human resources officer had shares withheld for taxes upon RSU vesting, with no open-market sale.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (KD) reported that Chief Human Resources Officer Mark D. Paulek147,546

Insider Trade Summary

Tax Withholding: 1,661 shares

Tax Withholding 1 txn

Insider Paulek Mark D

Role Chief Human Resources Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F1	1,661	$13.18	$22K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 147,546 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents the withholding from delivery of shares of Common Stock from the Issuer to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation upon the vesting of 3,434 restricted stock units previously granted on September 1, 2022 to the Reporting Person. These shares of Common Stock were not sold by the Reporting Person but were instead offset from the total number of vested shares of Common Stock received by the Reporting Person from the Issuer.

Key Figures

Shares withheld for tax: 1,661 shares Per-share value for withholding: $13.18 per share Shares held after transaction: 147,546 shares +1 more

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Shares withheld for tax 1,661 shares Common Stock withheld on September 1, 2026 to satisfy tax withholding obligation

Per-share value for withholding $13.18 per share Valuation applied to the 1,661 withheld shares of Common Stock

Shares held after transaction 147,546 shares Direct ownership of Mark D. Paulek following the September 1, 2026 transaction

RSUs vested 3,434 restricted stock units Previously granted on September 1, 2022 and vested, triggering tax withholding

Key Terms

restricted stock units, tax withholding obligation, Common Stock

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restricted stock units financial

"upon the vesting of 3,434 restricted stock units previously granted on September 1, 2022"

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.

tax withholding obligation financial

"to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation upon the vesting"

Common Stock financial

"shares of Common Stock were not sold by the Reporting Person"

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.

FAQ

What insider transaction did Kyndryl (KD) disclose for Mark D. Paulek?

Kyndryl disclosed that Chief Human Resources Officer Mark D. Paulek1,661 sharesSeptember 1, 2026 to cover tax withholding obligations from vesting restricted stock units. The shares were not sold in the open market.

Was the Kyndryl (KD) insider transaction an open-market sale?

No. The filing states the 1,661 shareswithheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon RSU vesting and “were not sold by the Reporting Person but were instead offset from the total number of vested shares.”

How many Kyndryl (KD) shares does Mark D. Paulek hold after this transaction?

After the tax-withholding transaction, Chief Human Resources Officer Mark D. Paulek147,546 shares

What equity award triggered the tax withholding for Kyndryl (KD) officer Mark D. Paulek?

The tax withholding relates to the vesting of 3,434 restricted stock unitsSeptember 1, 2022, according to the footnote in the Form 4.

What price per share was used for the Kyndryl (KD) tax-withholding shares?

The shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations were valued at $13.18 per share for the 1,661 shares

Was the Kyndryl (KD) insider transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmatively marked, and the footnote describes the transaction solely as tax withholding upon RSU vesting, not as part of a pre-arranged trading plan.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Paulek Mark D

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE VANDERBILT AVENUE, 15TH FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10017

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. [ KD ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/01/2026

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	09/01/2026		F		1,661(1)	D	$13.18	147,546	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 the withholding from delivery of shares of Common Stock from the Issuer to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation upon the vesting of 3,434 restricted stock units previously granted on September 1, 2022 to the Reporting Person. These shares of Common Stock were not sold by the Reporting Person but were instead offset from the total number of vested shares of Common Stock received by the Reporting Person from the Issuer.

	/s/ Ann Schlaffman, attorney-in-fact	09/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)