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Live Oak exec exercises 2,420 stock units

Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (LOB) reported that Chief Credit Officer Michael Cairns exercised 2,420 Restricted Stock Units, receiving an equal number of shares of Voting Common Stock.

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Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (LOB) reported that Chief Credit Officer Michael Cairns exercised 2,420 Restricted Stock Units, receiving an equal number of shares of Voting Common Stock. On the same date, 1,076 shares of Voting Common Stock were delivered or withheld at $40.89 per share for payment of exercise price or tax liability, with all transactions reported as directly owned. Cairns continues to hold several blocks of RSUs, each representing contingent rights to receive additional shares of Voting Common Stock that vest over time, subject to his continuous service.

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Insider Cairns Michael
Role Chief Credit Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F1, F2 2,420 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Voting Common Stock F1 2,420 -- --
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Voting Common Stock 1,076 $40.89 $44K
holding Restricted Stock Units F1, F3 -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units F1, F4 -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units F1, F5 -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units F1, F6 -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units F1, F7 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 28,129 contracts for 20,869 underlying shares (Direct); Voting Common Stock — 11,528 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (7)
  1. F1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") voting common stock.
  2. F2. The RSUs vest in five equal annual installments beginning on August 19, 2025, subject to the reporting person's continuous service to the Company or a related entity on such date.
  3. F3. 235 of the RSUs vested on each of December 15, 2024 and 2025, and 236 of the RSUs will vest on December 15, 2026, subject to the reporting person's continuous service to the Company or a related entity on such date.
  4. F4. The RSUs vest in five equal annual installments beginning on December 9, 2024, subject to the reporting person's continuous service to the Company or a related entity on such date.
  5. F5. 945 of the RSUs vested on December 9, 2024 and 946 of the RSUs vested on December 8, 2025, and 946 of the RSUs will vest on each of December 8, 2026, 2027, and 2028, subject to the reporting person's continuous service to the Company or a related entity on such date.
  6. F6. The RSUs vest in five equal annual installments beginning on February 10, 2026, subject to the reporting person's continuous service to the Company or a related entity on such date.
  7. F7. The RSUs vest in five equal annual installments beginning on February 9, 2027, subject to the reporting person's continuous service to the Company or a related entity on such date.
RSUs exercised 2,420 Restricted Stock Units Exercised into Voting Common Stock on August 19, 2026
Shares received on exercise 2,420 shares of Voting Common Stock Result of RSU exercise on August 19, 2026
Shares delivered/withheld for exercise price or tax liability 1,076 shares Code F transaction on August 19, 2026
Per-share value for payment of exercise price or tax liability $40.89 per share Applied to 1,076 shares of Voting Common Stock
RSU block underlying shares 10,778 underlying shares Largest reported RSU position linked to Voting Common Stock
Additional RSU underlying blocks 236; 1,886; 2,838; 5,131 underlying shares Other RSU awards remaining after reported transactions
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share"
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.
Voting Common Stock financial
"one share of Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") voting common stock"
Payment of exercise price or tax liability financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities"
continuous service financial
"subject to the reporting person's continuous service to the Company"

FAQ

What did LOB executive Michael Cairns report on this Form 4?

Michael Cairns exercised 2,420 RSUs into 2,420 shares of Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. Voting Common Stock, and 1,076 shares were delivered or withheld at $40.89 per share for payment of exercise price or tax liability, all as directly owned positions.

How many Restricted Stock Units did LOB’s Michael Cairns convert to common shares?

Michael Cairns converted 2,420 Restricted Stock Units into 2,420 shares of Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. Voting Common Stock in a derivative exercise transaction dated August 19, 2026.

What price is associated with the LOB shares delivered or withheld for taxes or exercise?

In connection with the RSU exercise, 1,076 shares of Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. Voting Common Stock were delivered or withheld at $40.89 per share for payment of exercise price or tax liability.

Are the LOB transactions by Michael Cairns reported as directly or indirectly owned?

All reported securities, including the 2,420 shares of Voting Common Stock and the RSU positions, are listed as directly owned by Michael Cairns.

Does Michael Cairns still hold RSUs in LOB after this Form 4?

Yes. He continues to hold several RSU awards, including tranches representing 236, 1,886, 2,838, 5,131, and 10,778 underlying shares of Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. Voting Common Stock, each vesting in scheduled annual installments subject to continuous service.

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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
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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*
Cairns Michael

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1741 TIBURON DRIVE

(Street)
WILMINGTON NORTH CAROLINA 28403

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. [ LOB ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Credit Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/19/2026
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
Voting Common Stock08/19/2026M2,420A(1)12,604D
Voting Common Stock08/19/2026F1,076D$40.8911,528D
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
Restricted Stock Units(1)08/19/2026M2,420 (2) (2)Voting Common Stock2,420$07,260D
Restricted Stock Units(1) (3) (3)Voting Common Stock236236D
Restricted Stock Units(1) (4) (4)Voting Common Stock1,8861,886D
Restricted Stock Units(1) (5) (5)Voting Common Stock2,8382,838D
Restricted Stock Units(1) (6) (6)Voting Common Stock5,1315,131D
Restricted Stock Units(1) (7) (7)Voting Common Stock10,77810,778D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") voting common stock.
2. The RSUs vest in five equal annual installments beginning on August 19, 2025, subject to the reporting person's continuous service to the Company or a related entity on such date.
3. 235 of the RSUs vested on each of December 15, 2024 and 2025, and 236 of the RSUs will vest on December 15, 2026, subject to the reporting person's continuous service to the Company or a related entity on such date.
4. The RSUs vest in five equal annual installments beginning on December 9, 2024, subject to the reporting person's continuous service to the Company or a related entity on such date.
5. 945 of the RSUs vested on December 9, 2024 and 946 of the RSUs vested on December 8, 2025, and 946 of the RSUs will vest on each of December 8, 2026, 2027, and 2028, subject to the reporting person's continuous service to the Company or a related entity on such date.
6. The RSUs vest in five equal annual installments beginning on February 10, 2026, subject to the reporting person's continuous service to the Company or a related entity on such date.
7. The RSUs vest in five equal annual installments beginning on February 9, 2027, subject to the reporting person's continuous service to the Company or a related entity on such date.
Remarks:
/s/ Jonathan A. Greene, By Power of Attorney08/21/2026
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