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ONITY Group (ONIT) director awarded 3,627 restricted stock units in equity grant

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Merkle Claudia J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

ONITY GROUP INC. director Claudia J. Merkle received an award of 3,627 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units at no cash cost. These RSUs represent the right to receive one share per unit and will vest on May 19, 2027, if she continues serving as a director.

After this grant, she directly holds 12,249 shares of common stock, including shares underlying 3,188 RSUs scheduled to vest on May 21, 2026.

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Insider Merkle Claudia J
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 3,627 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 12,249 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Consists of restricted stock units representing a contingent right to receive one share of common stock for no additional consideration (RSUs). The RSUs will vest May 19, 2027, subject to certain conditions relating to the reporting person's service as a director of the issuer. Includes shares underlying 3,188 RSUs which will vest May 21, 2026.
RSUs granted 3,627 shares Restricted stock unit award to director on May 19, 2026
Post-transaction holdings 12,249 shares Total common stock directly held after RSU grant
Existing RSUs vesting 2026 3,188 shares RSUs scheduled to vest on May 21, 2026
Vesting date for new RSUs May 19, 2027 Vesting of 3,627 new RSUs, service-based
Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Equity award granted for no additional consideration
restricted stock units financial
"Consists of restricted stock units representing a contingent right to receive one share of common stock"
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.
RSUs financial
"Includes shares underlying 3,188 RSUs which will vest May 21, 2026."
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
contingent right financial
"representing a contingent right to receive one share of common stock for no additional consideration"
vest financial
"The RSUs will vest May 19, 2027, subject to certain conditions"
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.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Merkle Claudia J

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1661 WORTHINGTON ROAD, SUITE 100

(Street)
WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA 33409

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ONITY GROUP INC. [ ONIT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/19/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/19/2026A3,627(1)A$012,249(2)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Consists of restricted stock units representing a contingent right to receive one share of common stock for no additional consideration (RSUs). The RSUs will vest May 19, 2027, subject to certain conditions relating to the reporting person's service as a director of the issuer.
2. Includes shares underlying 3,188 RSUs which will vest May 21, 2026.
/s/ Leah E. Hutton, Attorney-in-Fact for Claudia J. Merkle05/21/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did ONITY GROUP INC. (ONIT) report for Claudia J. Merkle?

Claudia J. Merkle received a stock award of 3,627 restricted stock units of ONITY GROUP INC. common stock. The grant was recorded at no cash cost per share and reflects equity-based director compensation rather than an open‑market purchase or sale.

When do Claudia J. Merkle’s new ONIT restricted stock units vest?

The 3,627 new RSUs vest on May 19, 2027, provided she meets service conditions as a director. Vesting means the units convert into common shares for no additional consideration, turning this equity award into fully owned stock over time.

How many ONITY GROUP INC. shares does Claudia J. Merkle hold after this Form 4?

After the transaction, Merkle holds 12,249 shares of ONITY GROUP INC. common stock directly. This total includes 3,188 shares underlying RSUs scheduled to vest on May 21, 2026, plus the new award that vests in 2027, all reported in this filing.

Are Claudia J. Merkle’s ONIT restricted stock units granted for cash or as compensation?

The RSUs were granted as compensation with no cash paid per share. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one ONITY GROUP INC. share for no additional consideration, aligning director compensation with shareholder equity performance over time.

What future ONIT share vesting is already scheduled for Claudia J. Merkle?

Merkle has 3,188 RSUs vesting on May 21, 2026, in addition to the 3,627 RSUs vesting on May 19, 2027. These scheduled vesting dates outline when additional ONITY GROUP INC. shares may be delivered if service conditions are satisfied.