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Paysafe (PSFE) CFO reports 41,478-share vesting and 15,818-share tax withholding

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Paysafe Ltd Chief Financial Officer John Harland Crawford reported routine equity compensation activity. On April 1, 2026, restricted stock vested into 41,478 shares of common stock, classified as an exercise or conversion of a derivative security.

To cover tax obligations related to this vesting, 15,818 shares of common stock were withheld at prices of $6.71 and $7.41 per share, recorded as tax-withholding dispositions rather than open-market sales. Following these transactions, Crawford directly owns 130,092 common shares, while no remaining derivative awards are listed in this report.

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Insights

Routine vesting and tax withholding; no open-market trades.

Paysafe CFO John Harland Crawford recorded vesting of restricted stock into 41,478 common shares. This is standard equity compensation, reported as an exercise/conversion rather than a market purchase.

The filing also shows 15,818 shares withheld at prices of $6.71 and $7.41 to satisfy tax obligations. These F-code transactions are not open-market sales and carry limited signaling value about sentiment.

After these events, Crawford directly holds 130,092 shares of common stock. With no remaining derivative awards listed, this looks like a straightforward vesting and tax-settlement event, a neutral development from an investor standpoint.

Insider Crawford John Harland
Role Chief Financial Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock 41,478 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 41,478 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 10,099 $6.71 $68K
Tax Withholding Common Stock 5,719 $7.41 $42K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock — 541,193 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 145,910 shares (Direct)
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Restricted stock vested 41,478 shares Converted into common stock on April 1, 2026
Tax-withheld shares 15,818 shares Withheld to cover taxes on April 1, 2026
Tax-withholding price 1 $6.71 per share Applied to 10,099 withheld shares
Tax-withholding price 2 $7.41 per share Applied to 5,719 withheld shares
Post-transaction holdings 130,092 shares Common stock directly owned after transactions
Restricted Stock financial
"security_title: "Restricted Stock" with vesting into common shares"
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition" on F-code entries"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"transaction_action: "derivative exercise/conversion" for M-code transaction"
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock" for non-derivative transactions"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
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*
Crawford John Harland

(Last)(First)(Middle)
5335 GATE PARKWAY FOURTH FLOOR

(Street)
JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA 32256

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Paysafe Ltd [ PSFE ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Financial Officer
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
Common Stock04/01/2026M41,478A(1)145,910D
Common Stock04/01/2026F10,099D$6.71135,811D
Common Stock04/01/2026F5,719D$7.41130,092D
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
Restricted Stock(1)04/01/2026M41,478 (1) (1)Common Stock41,478$0541,193D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Vesting of Restricted Stock.
/s/ John Harland Crawford04/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Paysafe (PSFE) CFO John Crawford report?

Paysafe CFO John Harland Crawford reported vesting of 41,478 restricted stock units into common shares. This was recorded as an exercise or conversion of a derivative security, reflecting routine equity compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase.

How many Paysafe (PSFE) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

A total of 15,818 Paysafe common shares were withheld to cover tax obligations. The shares were recorded as F-code tax-withholding dispositions, meaning they were used to pay taxes on the vested restricted stock instead of being sold in the open market.

At what prices were the Paysafe (PSFE) tax-withholding shares valued?

The tax-withholding dispositions were valued at $6.71 per share for 10,099 shares and $7.41 per share for 5,719 shares. These prices reflect the fair market value used to determine the number of shares withheld for tax obligations on the vesting event.

How many Paysafe (PSFE) shares does the CFO hold after these transactions?

After the vesting and tax-withholding entries, CFO John Harland Crawford directly owns 130,092 shares of Paysafe common stock. This figure reflects his post-transaction direct holdings as reported, providing context for the scale of this routine compensation-related activity.

Were there any open-market buys or sells by the Paysafe (PSFE) CFO?

No open-market buys or sells are reported. The Form 4 only shows an M-code exercise/conversion of 41,478 restricted stock into common shares and F-code tax-withholding dispositions, which settle tax liabilities rather than representing discretionary market trades.

Does the Paysafe (PSFE) CFO still hold derivative securities after this Form 4?

The derivative section of the report shows no remaining derivative positions. This suggests the 41,478 restricted stock units that vested were fully converted, leaving the CFO with only direct common stock holdings as disclosed in this particular report.