MLNK CEO Laurence Katz Receives 62,770 RSUs, 49,021 Shares Withheld

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Laurence E. Katz, CEO and President of MeridianLink, Inc. (MLNK), reported transactions dated 10/01/2025 related to restricted stock units (RSUs). On that date 62,770 shares were issued to Mr. Katz pursuant to an RSU grant at no cash cost, increasing his beneficial ownership to 1,300,193 shares. To satisfy tax withholding on the vesting, the issuer withheld and disposed of 49,021 shares at $19.93 per share, leaving reported beneficial ownership of 1,251,172 shares after the withholding. The filing states 6.25% of the RSU award vested on 10/01/2025, with the remaining 93.75% scheduled to vest in 15 equal quarterly installments beginning the first day of the calendar quarter following 10/01/2025, subject to continued service.

Insights

Corporate Governance Expert

CEO received time‑based RSUs with multi‑quarter vesting; tax withholding reduced net shares.

The Form 4 shows a standard executive equity award structure: 62,770 RSUs granted with 6.25% immediately vested and the balance vesting over 15 quarterly installments. This ties a large portion of the award to continued service, aligning management incentives with shareholder interests over the medium term.

The issuer withheld 49,021 shares at $19.93 to cover taxes, a routine administrative step that reduced Mr. Katz's net share increase on the vesting date to a reported 1,251,172 shares beneficially owned.

Executive Compensation Analyst

Significant equity grant increases CEO's stake but majority vests gradually across quarters.

The award mechanics—partial immediate vesting of 6.25% and the remainder in 15 equal quarterly installments—indicate retention-focused compensation rather than an immediate cash or performance payout. The disclosed per‑share withholding price of $19.93 quantifies the tax settlement executed on vesting.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

KATZ LAURENCE E

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O MERIDIANLINK, INC.

1 VENTURE, SUITE 235

(Street)

IRVINE CA 92618

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MeridianLink, Inc. [ MLNK ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CEO and President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/01/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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, par value $0.001	10/01/2025		A(1)		62,770	A	$0	1,300,193	D
Common Stock, par value $0.001	10/01/2025		F(2)		49,021	D	$19.93	1,251,172	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. These shares were granted pursuant to a restricted stock unit award ("RSU"). 6.25% of the shares subject to the RSU award shall vest on October 1, 2025, and the remaining 93.75% of the shares subject to the RSU award shall vest in 15 equal quarterly installments on the first day of the applicable month beginning at the start of the first calendar quarter following October 1, 2025, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service relationship with the Company through each such vesting date.

2. Shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation upon the vesting of restricted stock units.

Remarks:

	/s/ Kayla Dailey, as Attorney-in-Fact	10/03/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did MeridianLink (MLNK) CEO Laurence Katz receive on 10/01/2025?

He was granted 62,770 RSUs, of which 6.25% vested on 10/01/2025 and the remainder vests in 15 quarterly installments subject to continued service.

How many shares were withheld for taxes for MLNK insider vesting?

The filing reports 49,021 shares were withheld and disposed of at $19.93 per share to satisfy tax withholding.

How many MLNK shares does the CEO beneficially own after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, the CEO beneficially owned 1,251,172 shares.

What is the vesting schedule disclosed in the Form 4 for the RSU award?

The Form 4 states 6.25% vested on 10/01/2025 and the remaining 93.75% vests in 15 equal quarterly installments starting the first day of the calendar quarter after 10/01/2025.

Who filed the Form 4 on behalf of Laurence Katz?

The Form 4 was signed by Kayla Dailey as Attorney-in-Fact on 10/03/2025 per the signature block.