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Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE) CTO nets more shares after tax withholding

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Paysafe Ltd Chief Transformation Officer Lee Chi Eun reported routine equity compensation activity. On April 1, 2026, restricted stock vested, resulting in the exercise of 31,691 shares of Restricted Stock into 31,691 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.00 per share.

To cover tax obligations related to this vesting, 20,605 shares of Common Stock were disposed of through tax-withholding transactions at prices of $6.71 and $7.41 per share, rather than open‑market sales. Following these entries, Lee Chi Eun directly held 52,766 shares of Common Stock and 186,276 shares of Restricted Stock, reflecting a net increase in direct ownership.

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Insider Lee Chi Eun
Role Chief Transformation Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock 31,691 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 31,691 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 15,291 $6.71 $103K
Tax Withholding Common Stock 5,314 $7.41 $39K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock — 186,276 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 73,371 shares (Direct)
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Restricted Stock vested 31,691 shares Exercise of Restricted Stock into Common Stock on April 1, 2026
Common Stock acquired via exercise 31,691 shares Derivative exercise/conversion at $0.00 per share
Shares withheld for taxes 20,605 shares F-code tax-withholding dispositions of Common Stock
Tax withholding price 1 $6.71 per share Price for 15,291 Common Stock tax-withholding shares
Tax withholding price 2 $7.41 per share Price for 5,314 Common Stock tax-withholding shares
Common shares after transactions 52,766 shares Total Common Stock directly held following all entries
Restricted Stock after vesting 186,276 shares Total Restricted Stock following the vesting transaction
Restricted Stock financial
"On April 1, 2026, restricted stock vested, resulting in the exercise of 31,691 shares of Restricted Stock"
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
"20,605 shares of Common Stock were disposed of through tax-withholding transactions"
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 security financial
"The M transaction code denotes an exercise or conversion of a derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
exercise or conversion financial
"M transaction code in this Form 4 denotes an exercise or conversion of a derivative security"
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*
Lee Chi Eun

(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 Transformation 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 Stock04/01/2026M31,691A(1)73,371D
Common Stock04/01/2026F15,291D$6.7158,080D
Common Stock04/01/2026F5,314D$7.4152,766D
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)04/01/2026M31,691 (1) (1)Common Stock31,691$0186,276D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Vesting of Restricted Stock.
/s/ Chi Eun Lee04/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider activity did Paysafe (PSFE) report for Lee Chi Eun?

Paysafe reported that Chief Transformation Officer Lee Chi Eun had restricted stock vest, exercising 31,691 shares into common stock. Part of these shares were then withheld to cover taxes, leaving an increased direct common stock holding after the transactions.

How many Paysafe (PSFE) shares vested for Lee Chi Eun in this Form 4?

The filing shows 31,691 shares of Restricted Stock vested and were converted into 31,691 shares of Common Stock. This reflects routine equity compensation vesting for the Chief Transformation Officer, not an open‑market purchase of new shares.

Were any of Lee Chi Eun’s Paysafe (PSFE) transactions open-market sales?

No. The Form 4 indicates F‑code tax-withholding dispositions totaling 20,605 shares at prices of $6.71 and $7.41. These represent shares withheld to satisfy tax liabilities, not discretionary open‑market sales of Paysafe stock.

How many Paysafe (PSFE) common shares does Lee Chi Eun hold after these transactions?

After the reported vesting and tax withholding, Chief Transformation Officer Lee Chi Eun directly holds 52,766 shares of Common Stock. The filing also shows 186,276 shares of Restricted Stock remaining following the vesting event on April 1, 2026.

What does the M transaction code mean in this Paysafe (PSFE) Form 4?

The M transaction code in this Form 4 denotes an exercise or conversion of a derivative security. Here, it reflects restricted stock vesting into 31,691 common shares at an exercise price of $0.00, a standard equity compensation mechanism.

What does the F transaction code indicate in this Paysafe (PSFE) insider filing?

The F transaction code represents a tax-withholding disposition, where shares are delivered to satisfy tax obligations. In this filing, 20,605 common shares were withheld at $6.71 and $7.41 per share, rather than being sold on the open market.