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Planet Fitness (PLNT) director receives 346-share stock grant as compensation

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RATHKE FRANCES G reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Planet Fitness director Frances G. Rathke received a share grant as part of her compensation. On April 1, 2026, she was awarded 346 shares of Class A common stock at $0.00 per share, which vested on the grant date. Following this award, she directly holds 26,492 shares of Planet Fitness common stock. This was a routine equity grant, not an open-market purchase.

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Insider RATHKE FRANCES G
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Class A common stock 346 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A common stock — 26,492 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares granted 346 shares Equity award on April 1, 2026
Grant price $0.00 per share Compensation grant, not open-market purchase
Shares held after transaction 26,492 shares Director’s direct holdings after grant
Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition
Security Class A common stock Planet Fitness equity awarded to director
Class A common stock financial
"security_title: "Class A common stock""
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
vests on the grant date financial
"grant of shares of the issuer's common stock that vests on the grant date"
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
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*
RATHKE FRANCES G

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O PLANET FITNESS, INC
4 LIBERTY LANE WEST

(Street)
HAMPTON NEW HAMPSHIRE 03842

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Planet Fitness, Inc. [ PLNT ]
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)
04/01/2026
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
Class A common stock04/01/2026A346A$0.00(1)26,492D
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. Represents a grant of shares of the issuer's common stock that vests on the grant date.
Remarks:
/s/Darrell Chichester, Attorney-in-Fact04/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Planet Fitness (PLNT) report for Frances G. Rathke?

Planet Fitness reported that director Frances G. Rathke received a grant of 346 shares of Class A common stock. The award vested on the grant date and is part of her equity compensation, rather than an open-market stock purchase.

How many Planet Fitness (PLNT) shares did Frances G. Rathke hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, Frances G. Rathke directly held 26,492 shares of Planet Fitness Class A common stock. This figure reflects her position immediately following the compensation award detailed in the Form 4 filing.

Was the Planet Fitness (PLNT) Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or a compensation grant?

The transaction was a compensation grant, not an open-market purchase. The Form 4 shows a code "A" transaction, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition, with a $0.00 price per share and immediate vesting on the grant date.

What is the transaction code and meaning in the Planet Fitness (PLNT) Form 4 for Frances G. Rathke?

The Form 4 lists transaction code "A", meaning a grant, award, or other acquisition of stock. It indicates the shares were issued as compensation, not bought or sold in the market, and aligns with the footnote describing a stock grant.

When did the Planet Fitness (PLNT) stock grant to Frances G. Rathke occur and how did it vest?

The grant occurred on April 1, 2026 and, according to the footnote, the 346 shares of common stock vested on the grant date. This means she gained full ownership of the shares immediately upon the award.