MeridianLink Form 4: RSU withholding of 107,777 shares at $19.93

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Nicolaas Vlok, identified as a Director and former Chief Executive Officer of MeridianLink, Inc. (MLNK), reported a transaction dated 10/01/2025. The issuer withheld 107,777 shares to satisfy the reporting person’s tax withholding obligation upon the vesting of restricted stock units at a per‑share price of $19.93. After the withholding, the reporting person’s direct beneficial ownership is reported as 1,135,477 shares and an additional 29,810 shares are held indirectly by the Vlok Family Trust (dated March 17, 2009), of which the reporting person and spouse are co‑trustees and share voting and dispositive power. The Form 4 was signed on behalf of the reporting person by an attorney‑in‑fact on 10/03/2025.

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Insider reported RSU vesting and tax‑withholding reduced direct holdings.

The filing shows 107,777 shares withheld by MeridianLink to cover taxes on vested restricted stock units at $19.93 per share, a routine administrative step following vesting.

The reporter retains 1,135,477 direct shares and has indirect beneficial ownership of 29,810 shares via the Vlok Family Trust, where he is co‑trustee and shares voting and dispositive power.

This Form 4 records an ownership change tied to compensation settlement rather than an open‑market sale; the signature on 10/03/2025 was provided by an attorney‑in‑fact.

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^*

Vlok Nicolaas

(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)
	Former Chief Executive Officer

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		F(1)		107,777	D	$19.93	1,135,477	D
Common Stock, par value $0.001								29,810	I	See Footnote(2)

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

2. The shares are held directly by the Vlok Family Trust, dated March 17, 2009. The reporting person and his spouse are the co-trustees of the Vlok Family Trust, dated March 17, 2009 and share sole voting and dispositive power with respect to all securities held by such entity. The reporting person may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the securities held by the Vlok Family Trust, dated March 17, 2009.

Remarks:

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

What did Nicolaas Vlok report on Form 4 for MLNK?

Nicolaas Vlok reported that 107,777 shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding upon RSU vesting on 10/01/2025.

How many MLNK shares does Nicolaas Vlok directly own after the transaction?

The Form 4 reports 1,135,477 shares beneficially owned directly following the transaction.

Does Nicolaas Vlok have any indirect ownership in MLNK?

Yes. The filing reports 29,810 shares held by the Vlok Family Trust (dated March 17, 2009), where he and his spouse are co‑trustees.

What was the per‑share price used for the withheld shares?

The withheld shares are reported at a per‑share price of $19.93.

Who signed the Form 4 and when?

The Form 4 was signed by /s/ Kayla Dailey, as Attorney‑in‑Fact on 10/03/2025.