Option Care Health (OPCH) CHRO gets 9,579-share grant, 551 withheld

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Option Care Health, Inc. Chief Human Resources Officer Michael Bavaro reported two equity transactions. He acquired 9,579 shares of common stock as a restricted stock unit award at a stated price of $0.00 per share. These units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

He also disposed of 551 shares of common stock at $35.24 per share in a tax-withholding transaction used to satisfy obligations associated with equity compensation. After these transactions, his directly held common stock balance reported in the filing increased compared with prior holdings.

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^*

Bavaro Michael

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O OPTION CARE HEALTH, INC.

3000 LAKESIDE DRIVE, SUITE 300N

(Street)

BANNOCKBURN IL 60015

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Option Care Health, Inc. [ OPCH ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/17/2026

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
Common Stock	02/17/2026		F		551	D	$35.24	44,423	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		A		9,579(1)	A	$0	54,002	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. The restricted stock units granted in this award vest as to one third of the underlying shares of common stock on each of the first, second, and third anniversary of the grant date.

	/s/ Michael Bavaro	02/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Option Care Health (OPCH) insider Michael Bavaro acquire in this Form 4?

Michael Bavaro received an award covering 9,579 shares of Option Care Health common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share. The filing describes this as a restricted stock unit grant with vesting over three years in equal annual installments.

How do the new restricted stock units for OPCH’s CHRO vest over time?

The restricted stock units granted to the CHRO vest in three stages. One third of the underlying common shares vests on each of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date, spreading the ownership benefits over a multi-year period.

What disposition of Option Care Health (OPCH) shares did the Form 4 report?

The Form 4 reports that 551 shares of Option Care Health common stock were disposed of at $35.24 per share. The transaction is characterized as a tax-withholding disposition used to pay exercise price or tax liabilities related to equity compensation.

Was the 551-share OPCH disposition an open market sale by Michael Bavaro?

The 551-share transaction is coded as a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open market sale. The filing explains it was used to pay the exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities, which is common for equity compensation settlements.

How many Option Care Health (OPCH) shares does Michael Bavaro hold after these transactions?

After the award and the tax-withholding disposition, one transaction line shows 54,002 shares of Option Care Health common stock held directly. Another transaction line lists 44,423 shares following that specific event, reflecting changes at different points in the reporting period.

What role does Michael Bavaro hold at Option Care Health (OPCH) in this Form 4?

Michael Bavaro is identified as an officer of Option Care Health with the title Chief Human Resources Officer. The Form 4 reports his direct beneficial ownership of common stock and details equity award activity and related tax-withholding share dispositions.