Director at Lincoln Educational (LINC) receives 2,495-share stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Pryor Felecia J. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Lincoln Educational Services Corp director Felecia J. Pryor 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, implying a reference price of $44.10 per share. These restricted shares vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. After this award, Pryor directly holds 16,801 shares of the company’s common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Pryor Felecia J.

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 16,801 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 2,495 shares Grant value: $110,000 Implied grant price: $44.10 per share +1 more

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Restricted stock grant 2,495 shares Common Stock award to director Felecia J. Pryor

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

Implied grant price $44.10 per share Transaction price per share for the award

Shares held after grant 16,801 shares Total direct holdings after transaction

Key Terms

Restricted Stock, vest, Form 4, grant or award acquisition

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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

"What insider transaction did LINC director Felecia J. Pryor report on this 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.

grant or award acquisition financial

"The transaction was a compensation-related grant, coded as a grant or award acquisition."

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^*

Pryor Felecia J.

(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)	16,801	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/ Felecia J Pryor	05/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did LINC director Felecia J. Pryor report on this Form 4?

Felecia J. Pryor reported receiving a grant of 2,495 shares of Lincoln Educational Services common stock as restricted stock. The grant is compensation, not an open-market purchase, and reflects an equity award linked to her role as a director.

How large is Felecia J. Pryor’s restricted stock grant at Lincoln Educational (LINC)?

The restricted stock grant consists of 2,495 shares, valued at $110,000 on the grant date. This corresponds to a reference price of $44.10 per share disclosed in the filing’s transaction details for the common stock award.

When do the newly granted restricted shares for LINC director Felecia J. Pryor vest?

The filing states that these restricted shares vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. Until vesting, they are subject to restrictions, after which they typically become fully owned and transferable, assuming applicable service or other vesting conditions are satisfied.

How many Lincoln Educational (LINC) shares does Felecia J. Pryor hold after this award?

Following the restricted stock grant, Felecia J. Pryor directly holds 16,801 shares of Lincoln Educational Services common stock. This total includes the newly granted restricted shares, as reported in the Form 4’s post-transaction ownership figure.

Was Felecia J. Pryor’s LINC stock transaction an open-market buy or compensation grant?

The transaction was a compensation-related grant, coded as a grant or award acquisition. The filing describes it as a grant of restricted stock valued at $110,000, rather than an open-market purchase of Lincoln Educational shares.