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Director Kevin Carney’s trust trims LINC (NASDAQ: LINC) stake with 3,000-share sale

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Form Type
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LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP director Kevin M. Carney reported an insider transaction involving his living trust and personal holdings. On June 10, a trust associated with Carney sold 3,000 shares of common stock in an open‑market transaction at $48 per share, leaving the trust holding 25,039 shares indirectly. According to the disclosure, this sale was completed in connection with his financial planning needs. On June 8, Carney also moved 3,216 shares from his direct ownership into the Kevin M. Carney Living Trust, changing the form of ownership from direct to indirect without altering his economic interest, while his directly held position following that transfer was 2,495 shares.

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Insider Carney Kevin M
Role null
Sold 3,000 shs ($144K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 3,000 $48.00 $144K
Other Common Stock 3,216 $0.00 --
Other Common Stock 3,216 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 25,039 shares (Indirect, By the Kevin M. Carney Living Trust); Common Stock — 2,495 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The Reporting Person transferred 3,216 shares of common stock previously reported as directly owned by the Reporting Person, to the Kevin M. Carney Living Trust, for which the Reporting Person and his spouse serve as co-trustees, and as to which the Reporting Person is the beneficiary. This transfer effected only a change in the form of beneficial ownership from Direct to Indirect, and did not result in any change in the Reporting Person's pecuniary interest in such shares. The Reporting Person's sale of shares was completed in connection with his financial planning needs.
Shares sold 3,000 shares Open-market sale of common stock on June 10, 2026
Sale price $48.00 per share Price for 3,000-share sale of common stock
Indirect holdings after sale 25,039 shares Common stock held indirectly by living trust after June 10 sale
Shares moved to trust 3,216 shares Transfer from direct to indirect ownership on June 8, 2026
Direct holdings after transfer 2,495 shares Common stock held directly after June 8, 2026 restructuring
Restructuring shares total 6,432 shares Total shares involved in ‘other’ ownership-form transactions
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
beneficial ownership financial
"This transfer effected only a change in the form of beneficial ownership"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
pecuniary interest financial
"did not result in any change in the Reporting Person's pecuniary interest"
living trust financial
"to the Kevin M. Carney Living Trust, for which the Reporting Person and his spouse serve as co-trustees"
Form 4 financial
"According to the Form 4 filing"
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.
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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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Carney Kevin M

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP
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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/08/2026
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 Stock06/08/2026J(1)3,216D$02,495D
Common Stock06/08/2026J(1)3,216A$028,039IBy the Kevin M. Carney Living Trust
Common Stock06/10/2026S3,000D(2)$4825,039IBy the Kevin M. Carney Living Trust
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. The Reporting Person transferred 3,216 shares of common stock previously reported as directly owned by the Reporting Person, to the Kevin M. Carney Living Trust, for which the Reporting Person and his spouse serve as co-trustees, and as to which the Reporting Person is the beneficiary. This transfer effected only a change in the form of beneficial ownership from Direct to Indirect, and did not result in any change in the Reporting Person's pecuniary interest in such shares.
2. The Reporting Person's sale of shares was completed in connection with his financial planning needs.
/s/ Kevin M. Carney06/10/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did LINC director Kevin M. Carney report?

Kevin M. Carney reported an open‑market sale of 3,000 shares of Lincoln Educational Services common stock at $48 per share and a separate transfer of 3,216 shares from direct ownership into his living trust, changing only the ownership form.

How many LINC shares did the trust associated with Kevin M. Carney sell?

A trust associated with Kevin M. Carney sold 3,000 shares of Lincoln Educational Services common stock at $48 per share. After this sale, the trust’s reported indirect holdings stood at 25,039 shares of common stock, according to the Form 4 filing.

Why did Kevin M. Carney’s trust sell LINC shares in the latest Form 4?

The sale of 3,000 Lincoln Educational Services shares by the trust associated with Kevin M. Carney was disclosed as completed in connection with his financial planning needs, indicating a personal portfolio decision rather than a change in his overall economic interest via derivatives.

What was the purpose of the 3,216 LINC shares transferred on June 8, 2026?

On June 8, 2026, 3,216 Lincoln Educational Services shares were transferred from Kevin M. Carney’s direct ownership to the Kevin M. Carney Living Trust. The filing states this only changed ownership form, with no change in his pecuniary interest in those shares.

What are Kevin M. Carney’s reported LINC shareholdings after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, the Kevin M. Carney Living Trust held 25,039 shares of Lincoln Educational Services common stock indirectly, while Carney’s direct holdings were reported at 2,495 shares, reflecting the earlier transfer from direct to trust ownership.

Do the recent LINC insider transactions involve any options or derivatives?

The disclosed transactions involve only non‑derivative common stock of Lincoln Educational Services. The derivative section of the Form 4 shows no option or other derivative transactions, indicating these changes relate solely to common share ownership and transfers.