[Form 4] Performant Healthcare Inc Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Performant Healthcare (PHLT) reported an insider transaction tied to its merger. Director Bradley M. Fluegel’s holdings were converted to cash at the closing, reflecting the merger consideration of $7.75 per share.

On 10/21/2025, the filing shows a disposition of 477,610 shares of common stock, leaving 0 shares beneficially owned directly afterward. In addition, 35,616 restricted stock units were canceled immediately prior to the effective time in exchange for a cash payment equal to the number of underlying shares multiplied by $7.75 per share, consistent with the merger terms. These changes result from the agreement under which Performant became a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental Buyer, Inc.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Fluegel Bradley M

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Disposition	Restricted Stock Units	35,616	$7.75	$276K
Disposition	Common Stock	477,610	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated July 31, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Performant Healthcare, Inc. ("Performant" or "Company"), Continental Buyer, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Continental" or "Parent") and Prevail Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Continental ("Merger Sub"), pursuant to which Merger Sub will be merged with and into Performant, with Performant surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Continental (the "Merger"). Effective as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (as defined in the Merger Agreement), each share of the Company's Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, as the "Common Stock" or "Company Shares" issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time was canceled and converted into the right to receive $7.75 in cash without interest (the "Merger Consideration") subject to any applicable withholding taxes as provided in the Merger Agreement. Effective immediately prior to the Effective Time, each restricted stock unit award (or portion thereof) subject to time-based vesting restrictions, whether vested or unvested, that is outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (each, a "Performant RSU") will automatically be canceled in consideration for the right to receive a lump sum cash payment (less any applicable withholding taxes) equal to (i) the total number of Company Shares underlying such Performant RSU multiplied by (ii) the Merger Consideration. All equity awards under the terms of the Company's Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Incentive Plan expire on the tenth anniversary of the original grant date.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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X

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^*

Fluegel Bradley M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

900 SOUTH PINE ISLAND ROAD, SUITE 150

(Street)

PLANTATION FL 33324

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Performant Healthcare Inc [ PHLT ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/21/2025

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	10/21/2025		D(1)(2)		477,610	D	(2)	0	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
Restricted Stock Units	(3)	10/21/2025		D			35,616	(3)	(4)	Common Stock	35,616(3)	$7.75	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated July 31, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Performant Healthcare, Inc. ("Performant" or "Company"), Continental Buyer, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Continental" or "Parent") and Prevail Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Continental ("Merger Sub"), pursuant to which Merger Sub will be merged with and into Performant, with Performant surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Continental (the "Merger").

2. Effective as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (as defined in the Merger Agreement), each share of the Company's Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, as the "Common Stock" or "Company Shares" issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time was canceled and converted into the right to receive $7.75 in cash without interest (the "Merger Consideration") subject to any applicable withholding taxes as provided in the Merger Agreement.

3. Effective immediately prior to the Effective Time, each restricted stock unit award (or portion thereof) subject to time-based vesting restrictions, whether vested or unvested, that is outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (each, a "Performant RSU") will automatically be canceled in consideration for the right to receive a lump sum cash payment (less any applicable withholding taxes) equal to (i) the total number of Company Shares underlying such Performant RSU multiplied by (ii) the Merger Consideration.

4. All equity awards under the terms of the Company's Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Incentive Plan expire on the tenth anniversary of the original grant date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Rohit Ramchandani, Attorney-in-Fact for Bradley M. Fluegel	10/21/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did PHLT disclose in this Form 4?

A director’s holdings were cashed out due to the merger, including a disposition of 477,610 common shares and cancellation of 35,616 RSUs at $7.75 per share.

What price did PHLT shareholders receive in the merger?

Each common share was converted into the right to receive $7.75 in cash, without interest, subject to withholding taxes.

How many PHLT shares did the reporting person hold after the transaction?

The reporting person beneficially owned 0 shares directly following the transaction.

What happened to the PHLT restricted stock units (RSUs)?

RSUs totaling 35,616 were canceled immediately prior to the effective time for a cash payment equal to shares underlying the RSUs times $7.75.

What caused the disposition of PHLT shares?

A merger in which Performant Healthcare became a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental Buyer, Inc., with all outstanding shares converted to cash.