MCGRATH RENTCORP (MGRC) strategy chief receives 2,265 RSU award via spouse holding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MCGRATH RENTCORP Chief Strategy Officer Kristina Van Trease reported an acquisition of 2,265 restricted stock units (RSUs) of common stock held as a spouse's holding. These RSUs were granted under the 2016 Stock Incentive Plan and vest 33% on each of the first two anniversaries of the grant and 34% on the third anniversary. After this award, indirect holdings consist of 4,971 shares of common stock and 2,265 unvested RSUs, totaling 7,236 units tied to company equity compensation.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Routine RSU grant increases indirect equity stake via spouse’s holding.

The filing shows Chief Strategy Officer Kristina Van Trease received an equity-based compensation award of 2,265 restricted stock units under the 2016 Stock Incentive Plan. The award is recorded as an indirect holding classified as a spouse’s holding.

The RSUs vest over three years, with 33% on each of the first two anniversaries of the grant date and 34% on the third. This staggered vesting encourages continued service and aligns compensation with the company’s future performance.

Following the grant, the position visible in this report includes 4,971 shares of common stock and 2,265 unvested RSUs, for a total of 7,236 equity-linked units. As a compensation-related acquisition with no open-market buying or selling, it is a routine governance event rather than a directional trading signal.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider VAN TREASE KRISTINA

Role Chief Strategy Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,265	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 7,236 shares (Indirect, Spouse's Holding)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents restricted stock units ("RSUs"). The RSUs were acquired under the 2016 Stock Incentive Plan. The restricted stock unit shall vest 33% on the first annual anniversary of the grant; 33% of the second annual anniversary of the grant; and 34% on the third annual anniversary of the grant. Each restricted stock unit represents a right to receive one share of stock or an amount equal to the fair market value of the common stock underlying the unit on the vesting date. Represents 4,971 shares outstanding and 2,265 unvested RSUs.

Key Figures

RSU grant size: 2,265 RSUs Total equity-linked units after grant: 7,236 units Shares in spouse’s holding: 4,971 shares +4 more

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RSU grant size 2,265 RSUs Restricted stock units granted on March 31, 2026

Total equity-linked units after grant 7,236 units 4,971 shares plus 2,265 unvested RSUs following transaction

Shares in spouse’s holding 4,971 shares Common stock in indirect spouse’s holding as noted in footnote

Grant price per RSU $0.00 per unit Compensation award, not open-market purchase

Vesting year 1 33% of RSUs Vests on first annual anniversary of grant

Vesting year 2 33% of RSUs Vests on second annual anniversary of grant

Vesting year 3 34% of RSUs Vests on third annual anniversary of grant

Key Terms

restricted stock units ("RSUs"), 2016 Stock Incentive Plan, vest, fair market value, +1 more

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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial

"Represents restricted stock units ("RSUs")."

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.

2016 Stock Incentive Plan financial

"The RSUs were acquired under the 2016 Stock Incentive Plan."

vest financial

"The restricted stock unit shall vest 33% on the first annual anniversary of the grant;"

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.

fair market value financial

"an amount equal to the fair market value of the common stock underlying the unit on the vesting date."

The price a willing buyer and a willing seller would agree on for an asset or security when neither is under pressure and both have access to the same information. Think of it as the market’s neutral estimate of what something is worth, like the price two neighbors would settle on for a car after comparing similar listings. Investors care because fair market value guides buying and selling decisions, tax reporting, portfolio valuation, and how accurately company assets are reflected in financial statements.

spouse's holding financial

"nature_of_ownership": "Spouse's Holding""

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^*

VAN TREASE KRISTINA

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O MCGRATH RENTCORP

5700 LAS POSITAS ROAD

(Street)

LIVERMORE CALIFORNIA 94551

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MCGRATH RENTCORP [ MGRC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Strategy Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/31/2026

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(1)	03/31/2026		A		2,265(2)	A	$0	7,236(3)	I	Spouse's Holding

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. Represents restricted stock units ("RSUs").

2. The RSUs were acquired under the 2016 Stock Incentive Plan. The restricted stock unit shall vest 33% on the first annual anniversary of the grant; 33% of the second annual anniversary of the grant; and 34% on the third annual anniversary of the grant. Each restricted stock unit represents a right to receive one share of stock or an amount equal to the fair market value of the common stock underlying the unit on the vesting date.

3. Represents 4,971 shares outstanding and 2,265 unvested RSUs.

	Gilda Malek, POA for Kristina Van Trease Whitney	04/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did MGRC Chief Strategy Officer Kristina Van Trease report in this Form 4?

Kristina Van Trease reported receiving 2,265 restricted stock units (RSUs) of MCGRATH RENTCORP common stock as an indirect, spouse-held award. The grant is part of equity compensation and increases total indirect holdings to 7,236 equity-linked units, including existing shares and new RSUs.

How many RSUs were granted to the MGRC executive and under which plan?

The executive was granted 2,265 restricted stock units (RSUs) under MCGRATH RENTCORP’s 2016 Stock Incentive Plan. These RSUs represent a right to receive one share of common stock, or its cash equivalent, for each unit when they vest according to the award’s schedule.

What is the vesting schedule for Kristina Van Trease’s 2,265 MGRC RSUs?

The 2,265 RSUs vest over three years: 33% on the first anniversary of the grant date, 33% on the second anniversary, and 34% on the third anniversary. This graded vesting structure is designed to support long-term retention and ongoing alignment with shareholder interests.

How many MCGRATH RENTCORP shares and RSUs does the filing show after the transaction?

After the transaction, the filing notes 4,971 shares of MCGRATH RENTCORP common stock outstanding in this indirect holding plus 2,265 unvested RSUs. Together, these positions total 7,236 equity-linked units associated with the reporting person’s spouse’s holding.

Is the MGRC Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or a compensation grant?

The MGRC Form 4 reflects a compensation-related grant, not an open-market purchase. It shows an acquisition coded as a grant or award (transaction code A), with 2,265 restricted stock units provided under the 2016 Stock Incentive Plan, classified as an indirect spouse’s holding.