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Perdoceo (PRDO) director Hansen awarded 3,987 RSUs vesting in 2027

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HANSEN WILLIAM DEAN reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Perdoceo Education Corp director William Dean Hansen received an equity award as part of his compensation. On May 21, 2026, he was granted 3,987 time-based restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock at no purchase price.

These units vest on June 14, 2027 under the company’s 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Following this grant, Hansen directly holds 48,158 shares of common stock, and footnotes state he also has 5,155 unvested restricted stock units from the 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan.

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Insider HANSEN WILLIAM DEAN
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 3,987 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 48,158 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Time-based restricted stock units granted pursuant to Issuer's 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan, with each unit representing the contingent right to receive one share of Issuer's common stock. These units vest on June 14, 2027. Includes 5,155 unvested restricted stock units granted pursuant to Issuer's 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan, with each unit representing the contingent right to receive one share of Issuer's common stock.
RSU grant size 3,987 units Time-based restricted stock units granted on May 21, 2026
Grant price $0.00 per share Price per share for RSU grant
Shares held after 48,158 shares Common stock directly owned after transaction
Unvested RSUs (2016 plan) 5,155 units Unvested restricted stock units from 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan
Vesting date June 14, 2027 Scheduled vesting for 3,987 RSUs under 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan
restricted stock units financial
"Time-based restricted stock units granted pursuant to Issuer's 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Long-Term Incentive Plan financial
"granted pursuant to Issuer's 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan"
A long-term incentive plan is a company program that pays executives or employees with stock, options, or cash tied to multi-year performance goals, where the rewards become theirs only after meeting conditions over time. Think of it as a delayed bonus or retirement-style reward that aligns employees’ interests with shareholders by encouraging them to boost long-term value; investors watch these plans because they affect pay costs, share dilution and management incentives.
Incentive Compensation Plan financial
"granted pursuant to Issuer's 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan"
An incentive compensation plan is a formal program that rewards employees and executives with bonuses, stock, or other payments tied to specific performance goals—such as revenue, profit, productivity, or long‑term share price. Investors watch these plans because they shape how leaders make decisions and take risks; like paying a coach by wins rather than effort, well‑designed plans can drive sustainable growth while poor designs can encourage short‑term behaviors that harm shareholder value.
contingent right financial
"each unit representing the contingent right to receive one share"
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*
HANSEN WILLIAM DEAN

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1750 E. GOLF ROAD
SUITE 350

(Street)
SCHAUMBURG ILLINOIS 60173

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PERDOCEO EDUCATION Corp [ PRDO ]
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)
05/21/2026
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 Stock05/21/2026A3,987(1)A$048,158(2)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Time-based restricted stock units granted pursuant to Issuer's 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan, with each unit representing the contingent right to receive one share of Issuer's common stock. These units vest on June 14, 2027.
2. Includes 5,155 unvested restricted stock units granted pursuant to Issuer's 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan, with each unit representing the contingent right to receive one share of Issuer's common stock.
William Dean Hansen by POA: Andrew Terry05/26/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did PRDO director William Dean Hansen report?

Director William Dean Hansen reported receiving 3,987 restricted stock units as an equity award. The grant is compensation-based, carries a zero dollar price per share, and represents the right to receive an equal number of Perdoceo Education common shares upon vesting.

When do William Dean Hansen’s new PRDO restricted stock units vest?

The 3,987 time-based restricted stock units granted to William Dean Hansen vest on June 14, 2027. Vesting is tied to Perdoceo Education Corp’s 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan, meaning he receives the underlying shares only if he meets the plan’s continued-service conditions.

How many PRDO shares does William Dean Hansen hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, William Dean Hansen directly holds 48,158 shares of Perdoceo Education common stock. This figure reflects his post-transaction ownership in the non-derivative holdings table and excludes the additional unvested restricted stock units described separately in the footnotes.

What PRDO equity plans are mentioned in William Dean Hansen’s Form 4 filing?

The filing references Perdoceo’s 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan and its 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan. The new 3,987-unit grant comes from the 2026 plan, while a separate 5,155 unvested restricted stock units position is tied to the earlier 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan.

Does William Dean Hansen’s PRDO Form 4 reflect an open-market stock purchase or sale?

The reported transaction is a grant of 3,987 restricted stock units at a zero dollar price, not an open-market trade. It is classified as a compensation-related acquisition, rather than a discretionary buy or sell of Perdoceo Education common stock in the public market.