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Stride director granted 122 deferred stock units

Stride, Inc. (LRN) reports that director Brian A. Shepherd received a grant of 122 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) on August 20, 2026 under the Stride, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.

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Stride, Inc. (LRN) reports that director Brian A. Shepherd received a grant of 122 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) on August 20, 2026 under the Stride, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. Each DSU is economically equivalent to one share of common stock and becomes payable in stock (with any fractional share in cash) upon his termination of service as a director. The DSUs will vest on the earlier of August 20, 2027 or the next annual meeting of stockholders, and this amendment corrects a prior computational error in the number of derivative securities acquired.

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Insider Shepherd Brian A.
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Deferred Stock Unit F1, F2 122 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Unit — 122 contracts (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. Represents Deferred Stock Units ("DSUs") under the Stride, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. Each DSU is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of Stride, Inc. Vested DSUs become payable upon the reporting person's termination of service as a Director. Any fractional shares will be paid in cash upon settlement.
  2. F2. The DSUs will vest on the earlier of (a) August 20, 2027 or (b) the next annual meeting of the stockholders of Stride, Inc.
Deferred Stock Units granted 122 units Grant of DSUs to director on August 20, 2026
Price per Deferred Stock Unit $0.00 Reported transaction price per DSU for the August 20, 2026 grant
Deferred Stock Units held after transaction 122 units Total DSUs held directly by the director following the reported grant
Underlying common shares 122 shares Each DSU is economically equivalent to one share of common stock
Vesting date August 20, 2027 DSUs vest on this date or earlier if at the next annual stockholders’ meeting
Deferred Stock Unit financial
"Represents Deferred Stock Units ("DSUs") under the Stride, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan"
A deferred stock unit (DSU) is a promise from a company to give an employee or director the value of a share at a future date, paid in actual shares or cash when certain conditions are met (such as retirement or a set date). Think of it like a gift card that converts to company stock later; it aligns pay with long‑term performance and can affect future share count, compensation expense and potential cash needs, so investors watch DSUs for their impact on dilution and company finances.
Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors financial
"DSUs under the Stride, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors"
economic equivalent financial
"Each DSU is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock"
vest financial
"The DSUs will vest on the earlier of (a) August 20, 2027 or (b) the next annual meeting"
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.
fractional shares financial
"Any fractional shares will be paid in cash upon settlement"
Fractional shares are portions of a whole share of a stock or fund, allowing investors to own less than one full unit. They make it possible to invest a specific dollar amount rather than buy whole shares, like buying a slice of a pizza instead of the entire pie. For investors this lowers the cost barrier, helps with diversification, and lets you reinvest dividends or purchase expensive stocks in small, precise amounts.

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What insider transaction did Stride, Inc. (LRN) report in this amended Form 4?

The company reported that director Brian A. Shepherd received a grant of 122 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) on August 20, 2026 under the Stride, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.

Why was this Form 4/A amendment filed for Stride, Inc. (LRN)?

The amendment was filed solely to correct a computational error in the previously reported number of derivative securities acquired, updating the grant to 122 Deferred Stock Units.

When do the new Deferred Stock Units for LRN’s director vest?

The 122 DSUs will vest on the earlier of August 20, 2027 or the next annual meeting of the stockholders of Stride, Inc., as provided in the grant’s vesting terms.

What is each Deferred Stock Unit worth in the Stride, Inc. (LRN) grant?

Each DSU is described as the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of Stride, Inc. Vested DSUs become payable in common stock upon the director’s termination of service, with any fractional shares paid in cash.

How many Deferred Stock Units does the Stride, Inc. director hold after this transaction?

Following this grant, the director is reported to hold 122 Deferred Stock Units directly under the Stride, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.

Was the LRN director’s DSU grant made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates that the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked, and the DSU grant is reported simply as a grant, award, or other acquisition of derivative securities.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Shepherd Brian A.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
11720 PLAZA AMERICA DRIVE
9TH FLOOR

(Street)
RESTON VIRGINIA 20190

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Stride, Inc. [ LRN ]
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)
08/20/2026
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)
09/08/2026
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
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
Deferred Stock Unit(1)08/20/2026A122 (2) (2)Common Stock122$0122D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents Deferred Stock Units ("DSUs") under the Stride, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. Each DSU is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of Stride, Inc. Vested DSUs become payable upon the reporting person's termination of service as a Director. Any fractional shares will be paid in cash upon settlement.
2. The DSUs will vest on the earlier of (a) August 20, 2027 or (b) the next annual meeting of the stockholders of Stride, Inc.
Remarks:
This amendment is being filed solely to correct a computational error in the number of derivative securities acquired.
John C. Grothaus, Attorney-in-Fact09/22/2026
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