Lithium Americas SVP converts awards into 5,990 shares

The award was granted October 22, 2025, with one-third vesting annually starting October 22, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) SVP, Finance Robert Russell-Smith had 5,990 restricted share units vest and convert into 5,990 common shares on October 22, 2026. His reported post-transaction holdings were 7,834 common shares and 11,980 restricted share units. The units were part of a 17,970-RSU grant made October 22, 2025, with one-third vesting annually beginning October 22, 2026.

Insider Trade Summary

5,990 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 2 txns

Insider RUSSELL-SMITH ROBERT

Role SVP, Finance

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Share Unit F1, F2	5,990	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Shares F1	5,990	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Share Unit — 11,980 contracts (Direct); Common Shares — 7,834 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Each restricted share unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.
2. F2. Represents grant of 17,970 RSUs on October 22, 2025, which vest 1/3 annually commencing October 22, 2026.

Key Figures

Restricted share units vested: 5,990 restricted share units Common shares acquired: 5,990 common shares Common shares held after transaction: 7,834 common shares +2 more

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Restricted share units vested 5,990 restricted share units October 22, 2026

Common shares acquired 5,990 common shares October 22, 2026

Common shares held after transaction 7,834 common shares Reported following the October 22, 2026 transaction

Restricted share units held after transaction 11,980 restricted share units Reported following the October 22, 2026 transaction

Restricted share unit grant 17,970 restricted share units Granted October 22, 2025; vesting one-third annually beginning October 22, 2026

Key Terms

restricted share unit, contingent right, vest

3 terms

restricted share unit financial

"Each restricted share unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right"

A restricted share unit (RSU) is a promise by a company to give an employee a set number of company shares at a future date, typically after meeting time or performance conditions. For investors, RSUs matter because when they convert into actual shares they increase the number of shares outstanding (like unlocking more tickets in a game), which can dilute existing holders, and they align employee incentives with company performance, influencing behavior and long-term value.

contingent right financial

"represents a contingent right to receive one share"

vest financial

"which vest 1/3 annually commencing October 22, 2026"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

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How many LAC shares did Robert Russell-Smith acquire?

Robert Russell-Smith acquired 5,990 common shares on October 22, 2026, as 5,990 restricted share units vested. His reported post-transaction holdings were 7,834 common shares and 11,980 restricted share units.

What was the vesting schedule for Robert Russell-Smith's LAC restricted share units?

The 17,970 restricted share units were granted on October 22, 2025, and vest one-third annually beginning October 22, 2026.

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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^*

RUSSELL-SMITH ROBERT

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O LITHIUM AMERICAS CORP.

522 S. ROCK BLVD., SUITE 200

(Street)

RENO NEVADA 89502

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
LITHIUM AMERICAS CORP. [ LAC ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/22/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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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 Shares	10/22/2026		M		5,990	A	(1)	7,834	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
Restricted Share Unit	(1)	10/22/2026		M			5,990	(2)	(2)	Common Shares	5,990	$0	11,980	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted share unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.

2. Represents grant of 17,970 RSUs on October 22, 2025, which vest 1/3 annually commencing October 22, 2026.

	/s/ Tereza Fonda as attorney-in-fact for Robert Russell-Smith	10/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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