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Ryanair (NASDAQ: RYAAY) CFO converts 61,412 RSUs, holds 346,412 shares

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RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC Group CFO Neil Michael Sorahan exercised 61,412 Restricted Stock Units into an equal number of common shares. These units were granted on March 9, 2023 under the Ryanair Holdings PLC 2019 LTIP and converted on a one-for-one basis into common stock.

The award was subject to time-based vesting and additional performance-based vesting conditions that were satisfied on May 19, 2026. Following this exercise, Sorahan holds 346,412 common shares directly. The filing shows a compensation-related equity conversion, with no open-market share sale reported.

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Insider Sorahan Neil Michael
Role Group CFO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 61,412 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 61,412 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 346,412 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The Restricted Stock Units (2023 Conditional Award under the Ryanair Holdings PLC 2019 LTIP) convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Mr. Sorahan received a grant of Restricted Stock Units on March 9, 2023 which, in addition to time-based vesting, was subject to performance-based vesting conditions unrelated to the Issuer's stock price. Such performance-based vesting conditions were satisfied on May 19, 2026.
RSUs exercised 61,412 units Restricted Stock Units converted into common stock on May 19, 2026
Common shares received 61,412 shares Common Stock issued on one-for-one RSU conversion
Shares held after transaction 346,412 shares Direct ownership following RSU conversion
Grant date of RSUs March 9, 2023 Date CFO received Conditional Award under 2019 LTIP
Performance conditions satisfied May 19, 2026 Date performance-based vesting conditions were met
Conversion ratio 1:1 RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The Restricted Stock Units (2023 Conditional Award under the Ryanair Holdings PLC 2019 LTIP) convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis."
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.
2019 LTIP financial
"The Restricted Stock Units (2023 Conditional Award under the Ryanair Holdings PLC 2019 LTIP) convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis."
performance-based vesting conditions financial
"was subject to performance-based vesting conditions unrelated to the Issuer's stock price."
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of 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.
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).
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Sorahan Neil Michael

(Last)(First)(Middle)
RYANAIR DUBLIN OFFICE
AIRSIDE BUSINESS PARK

(Street)
SWORDS CO. DUBLINK67 NY94

(City)(State)(Zip)

IRELAND

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC [ RYAAY ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Group CFO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[RYA]
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/19/2026
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 Stock05/19/2026M61,412A(1)346,412D
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 Units(2)05/19/2026M61,412 (2) (2)Common Stock61,412(2)0D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The Restricted Stock Units (2023 Conditional Award under the Ryanair Holdings PLC 2019 LTIP) convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. Mr. Sorahan received a grant of Restricted Stock Units on March 9, 2023 which, in addition to time-based vesting, was subject to performance-based vesting conditions unrelated to the Issuer's stock price. Such performance-based vesting conditions were satisfied on May 19, 2026.
/s/ Vargas Molero, Maria on behalf of and as attorney-in-fact for Sorahan, Neil Michael05/21/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Ryanair (RYAAY) Group CFO Neil Sorahan report in this Form 4?

Neil Sorahan reported the exercise of 61,412 Restricted Stock Units into 61,412 common shares. These units were part of a 2019 LTIP grant, and the transaction reflects compensation-related equity vesting rather than an open-market share purchase or sale.

How many Ryanair (RYAAY) shares does the CFO hold after this transaction?

After the transaction, Group CFO Neil Sorahan holds 346,412 Ryanair common shares directly. This figure includes the 61,412 shares received from converting vested Restricted Stock Units granted under the company’s 2019 long-term incentive plan.

What type of securities did the Ryanair (RYAAY) CFO convert on May 19, 2026?

The CFO converted 61,412 Restricted Stock Units into 61,412 common shares on May 19, 2026. These RSUs were granted in 2023 under the Ryanair Holdings PLC 2019 LTIP and carried both time-based and performance-based vesting conditions.

Were the Ryanair (RYAAY) CFO’s Restricted Stock Units subject to performance conditions?

Yes. The Restricted Stock Units granted on March 9, 2023 were subject to time-based vesting and performance-based vesting conditions. The filing states these performance conditions, which were unrelated to Ryanair’s stock price, were satisfied on May 19, 2026.

Did the Ryanair (RYAAY) Form 4 show any open-market share sales by the CFO?

No open-market sales are reported. The Form 4 records a derivative exercise, where 61,412 Restricted Stock Units converted into common shares. The transaction is compensation-related, and the summary data show no shares categorized as sold in the market.

What is the conversion ratio for the Ryanair (RYAAY) CFO’s Restricted Stock Units?

The filing states that the Restricted Stock Units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. In this case, 61,412 RSUs converted into 61,412 Ryanair common shares once the vesting and performance conditions were satisfied.