[Form 4] Premier, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Premier, Inc. (PINC) insider Michael J. Alkire, who serves as President & CEO and a director, reported an acquisition of 64,504 shares of Class A common stock on 08/21/2025 at a reported price of $0. After the transaction he beneficially owns 634,163 shares. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 08/22/2025.

Positive

• Insider acquisition: Michael J. Alkire acquired 64,504 Class A shares, increasing his beneficial ownership to 634,163 shares.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Insider acquisition increases CEO's stake; transaction size is notable but no purchase price paid.

The filing shows the CEO/director received 64,504 Class A shares, increasing beneficial ownership to 634,163 shares. The reported price is $0, indicating a grant, stock-based compensation, or other non-cash issuance rather than an open-market purchase. For investors this is a governance signal of share allocation to management but does not reflect cash-funded insider buying.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: A material issuance to the CEO occurred; this is a governance event rather than a market purchase.

The transaction code shows an acquisition of 64,504 shares resulting in 634,163 shares beneficially owned. The $0 price suggests the shares may derive from equity compensation or transfer. Stake increases can align management and shareholder interests, but the filing does not explain the grant terms or vesting.

08/22/2025 - 01:07 PM

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^*

Alkire Michael J.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O PREMIER, INC.

13520 BALLANTYNE CORPORATE PLACE

(Street)

CHARLOTTE NC 28277

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Premier, Inc. [ PINC ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/21/2025

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
Class A Common Stock	08/21/2025		A		64,504	A	$0	634,163	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:

	/s/ David L. Klatsky, Attorney-in-fact	08/22/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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FAQ

What transaction did Michael J. Alkire report on Form 4 for PINC?

He reported acquiring 64,504 shares of Class A common stock on 08/21/2025, increasing beneficial ownership to 634,163 shares.

At what price were the 64,504 shares reported?

The Form 4 reports a transaction price of $0 for the 64,504 shares.

What roles does the reporting person hold at Premier, Inc. (PINC)?

Michael J. Alkire is listed as President & CEO and a director of Premier, Inc.

When was the Form 4 signed and who signed it?

The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact, David L. Klatsky, on 08/22/2025.

Does the filing explain why the shares were issued at $0?

No. The Form 4 discloses the $0 price but provides no explanation of the issuance terms or nature of the transfer.