Paysafe (PSFE) risk chief Swales discloses RSU awards and 43,140 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Paysafe Ltd executive Richard Swales has filed an initial Form 3 reporting his equity holdings in the company. As Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, he reports multiple awards of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) tied to Paysafe common stock, including blocks covering 269,906, 83,747, 65,516, 24,291, 23,805 and 10,849 underlying shares. He also reports direct ownership of 43,140 common shares.

The RSU and restricted stock awards carry different vesting schedules, with units and shares set to vest on dates including April 3, 2026, in two or three equal annual installments beginning April 1, 2026, and in installments on April 1, 2026, October 1, 2026, January 4, 2027 and beginning March 4, 2027. This filing outlines Swales’ current equity-based compensation and future vesting timeline, rather than any recent market purchases or sales.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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^*

Swales Richard

(Last) (First) (Middle)

5335 GATE PARKWAY FOURTH FLOOR

(Street)

JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA 32256

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Paysafe Ltd [ PSFE ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Risk & Compliance Ofcr.

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 Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Shares	43,140	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	(1)	Common Stock	23,805	(1)	D
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	65,516	(2)	D
Restricted Stock Units	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	83,747	(3)	D
Restricted Stock Units	(4)	(4)	Common Stock	10,849	(4)	D
Restricted Stock Units	(5)	(5)	Common Stock	269,906	(5)	D
Restricted Stock Units	(6)	(6)	Common Stock	24,291	(6)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The Restricted Stock will vest on April 3, 2026.

2. The Restricted Stock will vest in two equal annual installments beginning April 1, 2026.

3. The Restricted Stock Units vest in three equal annual installments beginning April 1, 2026.

4. The Restricted Stock Units will vest in two equal installments on April 1, 2026 and October 1, 2026.

5. The Restricted Stock Units will vest in three equal annual installments beginning March 4, 2027.

6. The Restricted Stock Units vest on January 4, 2027.

	/s/ Richard Swales	03/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What does Richard Swales report in his Paysafe (PSFE) Form 3 filing?

Richard Swales reports his initial beneficial ownership in Paysafe, including several Restricted Stock Unit awards and 43,140 common shares held directly. The filing details his equity-based compensation structure and establishes a baseline of his holdings as Chief Risk & Compliance Officer.

How many Paysafe (PSFE) common shares does Richard Swales hold directly?

Richard Swales reports direct ownership of 43,140 Paysafe common shares. This position is separate from his various Restricted Stock Unit grants, which represent rights to receive additional common shares as they vest over specified future dates and installment schedules.

What Restricted Stock Unit awards are disclosed for Richard Swales at Paysafe (PSFE)?

The filing lists multiple RSU awards, each tied to Paysafe common stock, including grants covering 269,906, 83,747, 65,516, 24,291, 23,805 and 10,849 underlying shares. These RSUs represent future share delivery subject to time-based vesting conditions and continued service.

When do Richard Swales’ Paysafe (PSFE) restricted stock and RSUs vest?

The awards vest on several schedules: one restricted stock grant vests on April 3, 2026, others in two or three equal annual installments beginning April 1, 2026, plus installments on April 1, 2026, October 1, 2026, January 4, 2027, and beginning March 4, 2027.

Does the Paysafe (PSFE) Form 3 for Richard Swales show any stock purchases or sales?

No purchases or sales are indicated. The entries are categorized as holdings, with unknown transaction codes and no reported transaction shares. The Form 3 functions as an initial statement of beneficial ownership rather than a report of recent trading activity.

What type of equity compensation does Richard Swales receive from Paysafe (PSFE)?

Richard Swales receives Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units linked to Paysafe common stock. These equity awards vest on specified future dates, often in equal annual or semiannual installments, aligning part of his compensation with the company’s long-term performance.