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Katapult (KPLT) CFO receives 224,100 shares and 393,082 RSUs in merger awards

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Katapult Holdings, Inc. reported equity transactions involving its Chief Financial Officer, Russell Falkenstein, dated August 11, 2026. Falkenstein received 224,100 shares of common stock in exchange for contributing and assigning 95 Class B Units of Aaron's MIP Holdings, LLC in connection with mergers into Katapult, for which the issuer’s common stock closed at $8.00 per share on the mergers’ effective date. He also reported 393,082 restricted stock units (RSUs) granted as part of the mergers, which will vest over two years: 25% on February 11, 2027 and the balance in three substantially equal semi-annual installments each February 11 and August 11, subject to continued employment.

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Insider Falkenstein Russell
Role Chief Financial Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock F1 224,100 -- --
Grant/Award Common Stock F2 393,082 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 617,182 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. Received in exchange for the contribution and assignment of 95 Class B Units of Aaron's MIP Holdings, LLC to the Issuer in exchange for shares the Issuer's common stock in connection with the mergers of Aaron's Intermediate Holdco, Inc. and CCF Holdings, LLC into the Issuer (the "Mergers"). On the effective date of the Mergers, the closing price of the Issuer's common stock was $8.00 per share.
  2. F2. Reflects an award of restricted stock units pursuant ("RSUs") as part of the Mergers that will vest over two years, with 25% of the RSUs vesting on February 11, 2027, and the remaining RSUs vesting thereafter in three substantially equal semi-annual installments on the 11th of each of February and August of each year, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment with the Issuer on each applicable vesting date.
Common shares received 224,100 shares Shares of Katapult common stock received in exchange for 95 Class B Units of Aaron's MIP Holdings, LLC
Class B Units exchanged 95 units Class B Units of Aaron's MIP Holdings, LLC contributed and assigned in the mergers
RSUs awarded 393,082 units Restricted stock units granted as part of the mergers, vesting over two years
Closing price on merger effective date $8.00 per share Closing price of Katapult common stock on the effective date of the mergers
Initial RSU vesting tranche 25% Portion of RSUs vesting on February 11, 2027, subject to continued employment
Form 4 transaction date August 11, 2026 Date of reported equity transactions for the CFO
restricted stock units financial
"Reflects an award of restricted stock units pursuant ("RSUs") as part of the Mergers"
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.
Class B Units financial
"contribution and assignment of 95 Class B Units of Aaron's MIP Holdings, LLC"
Mergers financial
"in connection with the mergers of Aaron's Intermediate Holdco, Inc. and CCF Holdings, LLC"
A merger is when two companies join to form a single business, combining their assets, operations and leadership much like two households moving into one home to share resources and cut duplicate costs. For investors, mergers matter because they can change a company's future profits and risk: successful mergers may boost growth and lower costs, while failed integrations can hurt earnings, alter share counts and shift stock prices.
vesting financial
"will vest over two years, with 25% of the RSUs vesting on February 11, 2027"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

FAQ

What equity did Katapult (KPLT) CFO Russell Falkenstein receive in the latest Form 4?

Katapult’s CFO Russell Falkenstein reported 224,100 shares of common stock and 393,082 RSUs tied to merger-related consideration. The RSUs vest over two years, subject to his continued employment with Katapult Holdings, Inc.

How were the 224,100 Katapult (KPLT) shares received by the CFO structured?

The 224,100 shares of Katapult common stock were received in exchange for contributing and assigning 95 Class B Units of Aaron's MIP Holdings, LLC as part of mergers into Katapult. The issuer’s stock closed at $8.00 on the mergers’ effective date.

What are the vesting terms of the 393,082 RSUs reported by Katapult (KPLT)’s CFO?

The 393,082 RSUs vest over two years: 25% on February 11, 2027, with the remaining RSUs vesting in three substantially equal semi-annual installments on each February 11 and August 11 thereafter, contingent on continued employment.

Were the Katapult (KPLT) CFO’s Form 4 transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

The filing indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, meaning these transactions are not reported as executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. They relate to merger consideration and RSU awards.

Did Katapult (KPLT) disclose a per-share price for the CFO’s new RSUs?

The award of 393,082 RSUs is recorded at a transaction price of $0.00 per unit, reflecting a compensation grant. A closing price of $8.00 per share is disclosed only for the merger-effective date context.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Falkenstein Russell

(Last)(First)(Middle)
400 GALLERIA PARKWAY SE
SUITE 300

(Street)
ATLANTA GEORGIA 30339-3182

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Katapult Holdings, Inc. [ KPLT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Financial Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/11/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock08/11/2026A224,100A(1)224,100D
Common Stock08/11/2026A393,082(2)D$0617,182D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Received in exchange for the contribution and assignment of 95 Class B Units of Aaron's MIP Holdings, LLC to the Issuer in exchange for shares the Issuer's common stock in connection with the mergers of Aaron's Intermediate Holdco, Inc. and CCF Holdings, LLC into the Issuer (the "Mergers"). On the effective date of the Mergers, the closing price of the Issuer's common stock was $8.00 per share.
2. Reflects an award of restricted stock units pursuant ("RSUs") as part of the Mergers that will vest over two years, with 25% of the RSUs vesting on February 11, 2027, and the remaining RSUs vesting thereafter in three substantially equal semi-annual installments on the 11th of each of February and August of each year, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment with the Issuer on each applicable vesting date.
/s/ Ryan Wigdor, as attorney-in-fact for Russell Falkenstein08/12/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)