Ryman (NYSE: RHP) EVP & COO reports updated RSU awards and vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ryman Hospitality Properties executive Patrick S. Chaffin, EVP & COO, reported his holdings of restricted stock units (RSUs) in a Form 4 filing. The filing lists several RSU awards, including grants representing 887, 1,846, 2,480, and 3,777 shares of common stock, all held directly. One RSU grant vests 100% on March 15, 2026, while another vests 50% on March 15, 2026 and 50% on March 15, 2027.

Additional RSUs vest in equal 1/4 annual installments over four years beginning on March 15, 2025 and March 15, 2026. The filing explains that, under the terms of his awards, Mr. Chaffin received extra RSUs because Ryman paid a $1.20 dividend per share of common stock on January 15, 2026, with the additional RSUs calculated using that dividend amount and the stock’s NYSE closing price on December 31, 2025. The activity reflects equity compensation adjustments rather than open‑market share purchases or sales.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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^*

Chaffin Patrick S

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE GAYLORD DRIVE

(Street)

NASHVILLE TN 37214

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. [ RHP ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & COO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/15/2026

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

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 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	$0							(1)	(1)	Common Stock	887		887(2)	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0							(3)	(3)	Common Stock	1,846		1,846(2)	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0							(4)	(4)	Common Stock	2,480		2,480(2)	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0							(5)	(5)	Common Stock	3,777		3,777(2)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock unit vests 100% on March 15, 2026.

2. In accordance with the terms of the reporting person's outstanding restricted stock unit awards, as a result of the $1.20 dividend per share of outstanding common stock paid by the issuer on January 15, 2026, the reporting person received additional restricted stock units in an amount based on the amount of the dividend per share and the closing price of the issuer's common stock traded on the NYSE on December 31, 2025.

3. Restricted stock unit vests on a one-to-one share basis 50% on March 15, 2026 and 50% on March 15, 2027.

4. Restricted stock unit vests on a one-to-one share basis ratably in 1/4 increments for four years beginning on March 15, 2025.

5. Restricted stock unit vests on a one-to-one share basis ratably in 1/4 increments for four years beginning on March 15, 2026.

	Scott J. Lynn, Attorney-in-Fact for Patrick Chaffin	01/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Ryman Hospitality (RHP) executive Patrick Chaffin report in this Form 4?

The filing reports Patrick S. Chaffin’s direct holdings of several restricted stock unit (RSU) awards tied to Ryman Hospitality Properties common stock, along with their vesting schedules and a dividend-related RSU adjustment.

How many Ryman Hospitality RSUs does Patrick Chaffin hold under each award?

The Form 4 lists RSU awards representing 887, 1,846, 2,480, and 3,777 shares of Ryman Hospitality common stock, all reported as held directly.

Were the RSUs in Patrick Chaffin’s Ryman (RHP) Form 4 acquired or sold on the market?

No open‑market transactions are shown. The RSUs are reported as equity awards, with additional RSUs credited under award terms following a dividend, not as market purchases or sales.

How do Patrick Chaffin’s Ryman RSUs vest according to the Form 4?

One RSU grant vests 100% on March 15, 2026, another vests 50% on March 15, 2026 and 50% on March 15, 2027, and other grants vest in 1/4 annual increments over four years starting March 15, 2025 and March 15, 2026.

Why did Patrick Chaffin receive additional RSUs from Ryman Hospitality?

Under the terms of his outstanding RSU awards, he received additional RSUs because Ryman paid a $1.20 dividend per share of outstanding common stock on January 15, 2026, with the number of extra RSUs based on that dividend and the NYSE closing price on December 31, 2025.

What is Patrick Chaffin’s role at Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP)?

Patrick S. Chaffin is reported as an officer of Ryman Hospitality Properties, serving as EVP & COO in the Form 4.