MarketWise (MKTW) director Van D. Simmons receives 7,525-share RSU award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MARKETWISE, INC. director Van D. Simmons reported an acquisition of 7,525 shares of Class A Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units granted at no cash cost. After this award, he directly holds 25,685 shares. The RSUs will vest on the earlier of the day immediately preceding the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or June 4, 2027, as long as he continues serving on the board through that vesting date.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider SIMMONS VAN D

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	7,525	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 25,685 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU award size: 7,525 shares Award price per share: $0.00 per share Holdings after award: 25,685 shares +1 more

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RSU award size 7,525 shares Restricted stock unit grant on June 4, 2026

Award price per share $0.00 per share Equity compensation, not open-market purchase

Holdings after award 25,685 shares Total Class A Common Stock directly held after transaction

Vesting date latest June 4, 2027 Latest possible vesting date for RSUs, subject to service

Key Terms

restricted stock units, Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Form 4, Class A Common Stock

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

"Represents an award of restricted stock units which will vest on the earlier of"

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.

Annual Meeting of Shareholders regulatory

"the day immediately preceding the date of the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders"

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (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.

Class A Common Stock financial

"security_title": "Class A Common Stock""

Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.

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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

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^*

SIMMONS VAN D

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1125 N. CHARLES ST.

(Street)

BALTIMORE MARYLAND 21201

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MARKETWISE, INC. [ MKTW ]

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)
06/04/2026

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
Class A Common Stock	06/04/2026		A		7,525(1)	A	$0	25,685	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. Represents an award of restricted stock units which will vest on the earlier of (i) the day immediately preceding the date of the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and (ii) June 4, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person continuing in service on the Issuer's Board of Directors through the applicable vesting date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Scott Forney, Attorney-in-Fact	06/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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 transaction did MARKETWISE (MKTW) director Van D. Simmons report?

Director Van D. Simmons reported receiving 7,525 Class A Common Stock shares as a restricted stock unit award. The grant was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting equity compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

How many MARKETWISE (MKTW) shares does Van D. Simmons hold after this Form 4?

After the reported award, Van D. Simmons directly holds 25,685 shares of MARKETWISE Class A Common Stock. This total reflects his position following the 7,525-share restricted stock unit grant disclosed in the Form 4 insider filing.

When do Van D. Simmons’s new MARKETWISE (MKTW) restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units vest on the earlier of the day immediately preceding the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or June 4, 2027. Vesting is contingent on Simmons continuing to serve on MARKETWISE’s board through the applicable vesting date.

Was cash paid for the MARKETWISE (MKTW) shares reported in this Form 4?

No cash was paid for these shares. The Form 4 shows a transaction price of $0.00 per share, indicating the 7,525 shares were granted as a restricted stock unit award instead of being bought in the open market.

Does this MARKETWISE (MKTW) Form 4 indicate an open-market buy or sell by Van D. Simmons?

The filing does not show an open-market buy or sell. It reports a grant classified as a “Grant, award, or other acquisition” of 7,525 restricted stock units, reflecting stock-based compensation rather than trading activity.