Adamas Trust (ADAM) CEO awarded 216,711 RSUs vesting through 2029

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Adamas Trust, Inc. reported that Chief Executive Officer and director Jason T. Serrano received an award of 216,711 restricted stock units (RSUs) on January 22, 2026 under the company’s equity incentive plans. These RSUs vest in three equal installments, with one‑third becoming fully vested and non‑forfeitable on each of January 1, 2027, January 1, 2028, and January 1, 2029. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Adamas common stock upon vesting, at an exercise price of $0, subject to the award agreement’s terms and conditions. The grant also includes dividend equivalent rights that, upon vesting, entitle Serrano to cash or stock payments equal to any dividends paid on the underlying common shares. Following this award, he beneficially owns 427,216 derivative securities in the form of RSUs, held directly.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

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or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Serrano Jason T

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ADAMAS TRUST, INC.

90 PARK AVENUE

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10016

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ADAMAS TRUST, INC. [ ADAM ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/22/2026

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

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
Restricted Stock Units	$0(1)	01/22/2026		A		216,711		(1)	(1)	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	216,711	$0	427,216	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents restricted stock units ("RSUs") issued pursuant to Adamas Trust, Inc.'s ("Adamas") 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended) under Adamas's 2026 Long-Term Equity Plan, 1/3 of which will become fully vested and non-forfeitable on each of January 1, 2027, January 1, 2028 and January 1, 2029. Pursuant to a restricted stock unit award agreement (the "RSU Award Agreement"), the RSUs represent the right to receive shares of common stock of Adamas on a one-to-one basis upon vesting, subject to the terms and conditions of the RSU Award Agreement, and are granted in tandem with a corresponding dividend equivalent right that entitles, upon vesting, the Reporting Person to receive payments in cash or stock of Adamas equivalent to any dividends paid by Adamas on the shares of Adamas common stock underlying the RSUs.

Remarks:

	/s/ Kristine R. Nario-Eng, as attorney-in-fact	01/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did ADAM report for CEO Jason T. Serrano?

Adamas Trust, Inc. reported that CEO and director Jason T. Serrano received an award of 216,711 restricted stock units (RSUs) on January 22, 2026, with no cash paid per unit.

How do the new RSUs for ADAMs CEO vest over time?

The 216,711 RSUs granted to Jason T. Serrano vest in three equal parts, with 1/3 vesting on each of January 1, 2027, January 1, 2028, and January 1, 2029, becoming fully vested and non‑forfeitable on those dates.

What does each RSU granted to the ADAM CEO represent?

Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Adamas common stock upon vesting, on a one‑to‑one basis, subject to the terms of the RSU award agreement.

Does the ADAM CEOs RSU grant include dividend equivalent rights?

Yes. The RSUs are granted with dividend equivalent rights, which upon vesting entitle Jason T. Serrano to receive cash or stock payments equal to dividends paid on the underlying Adamas common shares.

How many derivative securities does the ADAM CEO hold after this RSU grant?

After the 216,711 RSU award, Jason T. Serrano beneficially owns 427,216 derivative securities in the form of RSUs, held in direct ownership.

Under which plans were the new ADAM RSUs for the CEO issued?

The RSUs were issued under Adamas Trust, Inc.s 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended) and its 2026 Long-Term Equity Plan, pursuant to an RSU award agreement.