Director at Lincoln Educational (LINC) receives $110,000 stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Young Sylvia Jean reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Lincoln Educational Services Corp director Sylvia Jean Young received a grant of 2,495 shares of common stock as restricted stock compensation. The grant was valued at $110,000 on the grant date at $44.10 per share. These restricted shares vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, and her direct holdings after the grant total 15,192 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Young Sylvia Jean

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,495	$44.10	$110K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 15,192 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock granted: 2,495 shares Grant price per share: $44.10 per share Grant value: $110,000 +2 more

5 metrics

Restricted stock granted 2,495 shares Common Stock grant to director on grant date

Grant price per share $44.10 per share Valuation used for restricted stock grant

Grant value $110,000 Value of restricted stock on grant date

Shares owned after grant 15,192 shares Director’s direct holdings following transaction

Vesting period 1 year Restricted shares vest on first anniversary of grant date

Key Terms

Restricted Stock, vest, Form 4

3 terms

Restricted Stock financial

"Grant of Restricted Stock valued at $110,000 on the date of grant."

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

vest financial

"These restricted shares vest on the first anniversary of the grant date."

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.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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^*

Young Sylvia Jean

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORPORA

14 SYLVAN WAY, STE. A

(Street)

PARSIPPANY NEW JERSEY 07054

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP [ LINC ]

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)
05/07/2026

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	05/07/2026		A		2,495	A	$44.1(1)	15,192	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. Grant of Restricted Stock valued at $110,000 on the date of grant. These restricted shares vest on the first anniversary of the grant date.

	/s/ Sylvia J Young	05/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did LINC director Sylvia Jean Young report?

Director Sylvia Jean Young reported receiving a grant of 2,495 shares of Lincoln Educational Services common stock as restricted stock. This was a compensation-related award, not an open-market purchase or sale, and increases her direct ownership position in the company.

How much was Sylvia Jean Young’s LINC stock grant worth?

The restricted stock grant to Sylvia Jean Young was valued at $110,000 on the grant date. This valuation reflects a price of $44.10 per share for the 2,495 common shares awarded as part of her director compensation package.

When do Sylvia Jean Young’s restricted LINC shares vest?

The restricted shares granted to Sylvia Jean Young vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. Until vesting, the award remains subject to the applicable restrictions, after which the shares become fully vested in her direct ownership.

How many LINC shares does Sylvia Jean Young own after this grant?

Following the restricted stock grant, Sylvia Jean Young directly owns 15,192 shares of Lincoln Educational Services common stock. This total includes the newly awarded 2,495 restricted shares, which will vest after one year from the grant date.

Was Sylvia Jean Young’s LINC transaction a market purchase or sale?

The transaction was a grant of restricted stock reported with code A, meaning a grant, award, or other acquisition. It was not an open-market purchase or sale, but part of her director compensation in Lincoln Educational Services.