Kelly Services (KELYA) CEO gets 82,237-share equity award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kelly Services (KELYA) President and CEO Christopher D. Layden reported an equity grant of 82,237 shares of Class A common stock. The award is described as restricted stock granted under the Kelly Services Equity Incentive Plan at a referenced price of $10.64 per share.

These restricted shares vest ratably over three years on each anniversary of the February 10, 2026 grant date. Following this grant, Layden directly beneficially owns 372,513 shares of Kelly Services Class A common stock.

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^*

Layden Christopher D.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

999 W. BIG BEAVER ROAD

(Street)

TROY MI 48084

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KELLY SERVICES INC [ KELYA ]

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)
02/10/2026

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 $1	02/10/2026		A		82,237(1)	A	$10.64	372,513	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. Restricted stock award granted under the Kelly Services Equity Incentive Plan. Shares vest ratably over three (3) years on the anniversary date of the grant.

	/s/ Cynthia D. Mull, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Layden	02/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Kelly Services (KELYA) CEO report on this Form 4?

Kelly Services CEO Christopher D. Layden reported receiving an equity grant of 82,237 Class A common shares. The filing describes this as a restricted stock award under the Kelly Services Equity Incentive Plan, reflecting executive compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase.

At what price was the Kelly Services (KELYA) restricted stock grant recorded?

The 82,237-share restricted stock award to Kelly Services CEO Christopher D. Layden was reported at $10.64 per share. This figure represents the price per share referenced in the Form 4 and helps indicate the approximate value of this stock-based compensation grant.

How many Kelly Services (KELYA) shares does the CEO own after this transaction?

After the reported restricted stock grant, CEO Christopher D. Layden beneficially owns 372,513 shares of Kelly Services Class A common stock. The Form 4 indicates this entire position is held as direct ownership, consolidating prior holdings with the newly granted restricted shares.

How do the Kelly Services (KELYA) CEO’s restricted shares vest over time?

The 82,237 restricted shares granted to Kelly Services CEO Christopher D. Layden vest ratably over three years. According to the filing, shares vest in equal portions on each anniversary of the February 10, 2026 grant date, aligning compensation with multi‑year service.

Is the Kelly Services (KELYA) CEO’s Form 4 transaction a market purchase or a grant?

The Form 4 shows a grant, not an open-market purchase, for Kelly Services CEO Christopher D. Layden. The transaction code is “A” for grant, award, or other acquisition and the footnote specifies it is a restricted stock award under the company’s equity incentive plan.