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Post Holdings (POST) awards new RSU grants to PCB president and CEO Pearson

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Pearson Gregory Carl reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Post Holdings, Inc. reported that Pearson Gregory Carl, President and CEO of PCB, received equity awards in the form of restricted stock units tied to Post common stock. He was granted 5,914 RSUs and a separate award of 2,571 RSUs, both at no cash cost to him.

Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share of Post common stock under the company’s Amended and Restated 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan. One grant vests in equal annual installments over three years, and the other vests in full on the second anniversary of the grant date. Following these awards, his direct holdings reported in this filing total 8,485 shares.

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Insider Pearson Gregory Carl
Role PRES & CEO, PCB
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 5,914 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 2,571 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 5,914 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of Post Holdings, Inc. ("Post") common stock. The RSUs were granted under the Post Holdings, Inc. Amended and Restated 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "A&R 2021 LTIP") in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3 and vest in equal annual increments over three years, subject to the terms of the award agreement. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Post common stock. The RSUs were granted under the A&R 2021 LTIP in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3 and vest in full on the second anniversary of the grant date, subject to the terms of the award agreement.
RSU grant 1 5,914 units Restricted stock units granted as of April 5, 2026
RSU grant 2 2,571 units Additional restricted stock units granted as of April 5, 2026
Shares held after grants 8,485 shares Total direct holdings reported following second transaction
restricted stock unit financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
Amended and Restated 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan financial
"The RSUs were granted under the Post Holdings, Inc. Amended and Restated 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan"
Rule 16b-3 regulatory
"granted under the A&R 2021 LTIP in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3"
Rule 16b-3 is a Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that exempts certain routine, pre-approved transactions by company insiders from automatic liability for short-term trading profits. It acts like a safe harbor: if an insider follows a formal plan or the board approves specific transactions in advance, profits from buying and selling company stock within six months are not automatically reclaimed. Investors care because the rule clarifies when insider trades are permissible and reduces uncertainty about potential clawbacks.
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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Pearson Gregory Carl

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O POST HOLDINGS, INC.
2503 S. HANLEY ROAD

(Street)
ST. LOUIS MISSOURI 63144

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Post Holdings, Inc. [ POST ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
PRES & CEO, PCB
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/05/2026
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
Common Stock04/05/2026A5,914(1)A$05,914D
Common Stock04/05/2026A2,571(2)A$08,485D
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. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of Post Holdings, Inc. ("Post") common stock. The RSUs were granted under the Post Holdings, Inc. Amended and Restated 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "A&R 2021 LTIP") in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3 and vest in equal annual increments over three years, subject to the terms of the award agreement.
2. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Post common stock. The RSUs were granted under the A&R 2021 LTIP in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3 and vest in full on the second anniversary of the grant date, subject to the terms of the award agreement.
Remarks:
/s/ Diedre J. Gray, Attorney-in-Fact04/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did POST report for Pearson Gregory Carl?

Post Holdings reported that Pearson Gregory Carl received equity awards in the form of restricted stock units. He was granted 5,914 RSUs and an additional 2,571 RSUs, both representing future rights to Post common shares under the company’s long-term incentive plan.

How many Post Holdings (POST) shares does Pearson Gregory Carl hold after this Form 4?

After these awards, Pearson Gregory Carl is reported as directly holding 8,485 shares of Post common stock. This figure reflects the position shown in the filing following the second restricted stock unit grant recorded on the same transaction date.

What type of securities did Pearson Gregory Carl receive from Post Holdings (POST)?

He received restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to one share of Post common stock. These RSUs were granted under Post Holdings’ Amended and Restated 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan as part of his compensation package.

What are the vesting terms of Pearson Gregory Carl’s new RSUs at POST?

One RSU grant vests in equal annual increments over three years, providing staged delivery of shares. The other grant vests in full on the second anniversary of the grant date, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable award agreement.

Was Pearson Gregory Carl’s POST equity award an open-market purchase or a compensation grant?

The equity was received as a compensation grant, not bought in the open market. The Form 4 uses transaction code “A” and notes the awards were granted under Post’s long-term incentive plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.

Under which plan were Pearson Gregory Carl’s RSUs granted at Post Holdings (POST)?

The restricted stock units were granted under the Post Holdings, Inc. Amended and Restated 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan. This plan governs the terms, vesting conditions, and award structure for equity incentives provided to eligible participants at the company.