Laureate (LAUR) director granted 5,308 RSUs as 2026 board retainer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

DAVIS WILLIAM J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. director William J. Davis received an equity grant tied to his 2026 non-employee director retainer. He was awarded 5,308 restricted stock units, with no cash paid per unit.

The RSUs will vest in equal installments on May 21, 2026 and at the end of each remaining calendar quarter of 2026, as long as he continues serving on the board. Under his deferral election, these RSUs will settle into common shares within 10 business days after he leaves the board. Following this grant, he holds 17,152 shares of common stock directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider DAVIS WILLIAM J

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	5,308	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 17,152 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU grant: 5,308 units Grant price: $0.00 per unit Shares after transaction: 17,152 shares

3 metrics

RSU grant 5,308 units 2026 annual retainer for non-employee director service

Grant price $0.00 per unit Reported transaction price for RSU grant

Shares after transaction 17,152 shares Common stock held directly after the RSU grant

Key Terms

restricted stock units, annual retainer, directors deferral plan

3 terms

restricted stock units financial

"Reflects a grant of 5,308 restricted stock units ("RSUs") as part of the 2026 annual retainer"

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.

annual retainer financial

"as part of the 2026 annual retainer for non-employee director service"

directors deferral plan financial

"Such RSUs are deferred pursuant to the Reporting Person's election under the Issuer's directors deferral plan"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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 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^*

DAVIS WILLIAM J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC.

PMB 1158, 1000 BRICKELL AVE., SUITE 715

(Street)

MIAMI FLORIDA 33131

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. [ LAUR ]

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)
05/21/2026

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	05/21/2026		A		5,308(1)	A	$0	17,152	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. Reflects a grant of 5,308 restricted stock units ("RSUs") as part of the 2026 annual retainer for non-employee director service. The RSUs will vest ratably in equal installments on May 21, 2026 and at the end of each of the remaining calendar quarters of 2026, provided that the Reporting Person continues to serve as a director of the Issuer through the applicable vesting date. Such RSUs are deferred pursuant to the Reporting Person's election under the Issuer's directors deferral plan and will settle in shares of common stock within 10 business days after the Reporting Person's departure from the Issuer's board.

	/s/ Jonathan I. Stempel, Attorney-in-Fact	05/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did William J. Davis receive in this Laureate (LAUR) Form 4 filing?

William J. Davis received a grant of 5,308 restricted stock units as part of his 2026 annual retainer for non-employee director service. These RSUs represent equity-based compensation rather than a cash payment and are subject to future vesting conditions.

How and when do the 5,308 RSUs for Laureate (LAUR) director William J. Davis vest?

The 5,308 RSUs vest in equal installments on May 21, 2026 and at the end of each remaining calendar quarter of 2026. Vesting requires that William J. Davis continue serving as a director through each applicable vesting date during 2026.

When will William J. Davis receive Laureate (LAUR) common stock from these RSUs?

The RSUs are deferred under the company’s directors deferral plan and will settle in shares of Laureate common stock. Settlement occurs within 10 business days after William J. Davis departs from the company’s board of directors, rather than at each vesting date.

What are William J. Davis’s Laureate (LAUR) share holdings after this Form 4 transaction?

After this RSU grant, William J. Davis is reported as directly holding 17,152 shares of Laureate common stock. This figure includes the impact of the 5,308 restricted stock units reported in the filing, reflecting his position following the acquisition.

Is this Laureate (LAUR) Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or sale?

No, the transaction is not an open-market buy or sale. It is classified as a grant or award acquisition of 5,308 restricted stock units, with a reported price per unit of $0.00, representing equity compensation rather than a market trade.