PureCycle (PCT) CAO Gregory Barta awarded stock and options in incentive plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PureCycle Technologies, Inc. corporate controller and chief accounting officer Gregory L. Barta reported equity awards consisting of common stock and stock options. He acquired 9,969 shares of common stock and 7,459 employee stock options, each with a price per share of $0.00, reflecting granted compensation rather than open-market purchases.

The common stock was granted as restricted stock units under the company’s 2021 long-term incentive plan and vests over four years, with one quarter of the award vesting in each of four periods. The nonqualified stock option award is subject to a three-year vesting schedule following the grant date. After these awards, he directly holds 18,311 shares of common stock.

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^*

Barta Gregory L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

20 NORTH ORANGE AVENUE

SUITE 106

(Street)

ORLANDO FL 32801

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PureCycle Technologies, Inc. [ PCT ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Corp. Controller and CAO

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		A		9,969(1)	A	$0	18,311	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
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$8.58	02/17/2026		A		7,459		02/17/2029(2)	02/17/2036	Common Stock	7,459	$0	7,459	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The restricted stock units were granted as part of the Company's 2021 long-term incentive plan grant cycle and are subject to vesting over four years with one quarter, rounded down to the nearest whole share of stock, vesting in each of the four periods.

2. Exercise of the nonqualified award is subject to vesting three years following the date of grant.

	Brad S. Kalter as attorney-in-fact for Gregory L Barta	02/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did PureCycle Technologies (PCT) report for Gregory L. Barta?

Gregory L. Barta reported acquiring equity awards in PureCycle Technologies, including common stock and options. The filing shows grants of 9,969 shares of common stock and 7,459 employee stock options as part of the company’s long-term incentive compensation structure.

How many PureCycle Technologies (PCT) shares did Gregory L. Barta acquire in this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports that Gregory L. Barta acquired 9,969 shares of common stock. These shares were granted at a price per share of $0.00, indicating restricted stock units awarded as compensation rather than shares purchased in the open market.

What stock options were granted to Gregory L. Barta by PureCycle Technologies (PCT)?

Gregory L. Barta received 7,459 employee stock options, described as a nonqualified award. According to the filing, exercising these options is subject to vesting three years after the grant date, aligning them with long-term incentive and retention objectives.

What are the vesting terms for Gregory L. Barta’s restricted stock units at PureCycle Technologies (PCT)?

The restricted stock units granted to Gregory L. Barta vest over four years. One quarter of the award, rounded down to the nearest whole share of stock, vests in each of four periods under the company’s 2021 long-term incentive plan grant cycle.

How many PureCycle Technologies (PCT) shares does Gregory L. Barta own after these transactions?

After the reported award, Gregory L. Barta directly holds 18,311 shares of PureCycle Technologies common stock. This figure reflects his total direct ownership following the grant of 9,969 additional restricted shares reported in the Form 4 filing.

Were Gregory L. Barta’s PureCycle Technologies (PCT) equity awards open-market purchases?

No, the equity awards were not open-market purchases. Both the 9,969 common shares and 7,459 options show a transaction price of $0.00 per share, indicating they are compensation grants under the company’s long-term incentive programs rather than market-based buys.