Dividend-based RSU credits boost Signet Jewelers (NYSE: SIG) executive stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Signet Jewelers executive Stash Ptak reported an automatic equity acquisition tied to existing awards. On this Form 4, Ptak acquired 14.16 restricted stock units (RSUs) through dividend equivalent rights on previously granted RSUs, at a stated price of $0.00 per unit. These RSUs will vest on the same schedule as the underlying RSUs. Following the transaction, Ptak directly owns a total of 22,080.28 common shares, including 6,132.28 RSUs that remain subject to vesting and forfeiture conditions.

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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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^*

Ptak Stash

(Last) (First) (Middle)

CLARENDON HOUSE

2 CHURCH STREET

(Street)

HAMILTON D0 HM11

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SIGNET JEWELERS LTD [ SIG ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	* See Remarks

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/20/2026

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
Common Shares, par value $0.18	02/20/2026		A		14.16(1)	A	$0	22,080.28(2)	D

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents restricted stock units (RSUs) that were acquired through the application of dividend equivalent rights accrued on the RSUs granted after April 2, 2025. RSUs acquired pursuant to the dividend equivalent rights will vest on the same dates as the underlying RSUs to which they relate.

2. Includes 6,132.28 restricted stock units which are subject to certain vesting and forfeiture provisions.

Remarks:

Chief Legal, Compliance and Risk Officer

	J. Matthew Shady, Attorney in Fact	02/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Stash Ptak report for SIGNET JEWELERS (SIG)?

Stash Ptak reported acquiring 14.16 restricted stock units in Signet Jewelers through dividend equivalent rights. These RSUs were added to his existing equity awards and did not involve an open-market share purchase or sale.

Was Stash Ptak’s SIGNET JEWELERS Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or sale?

The Form 4 shows neither an open-market purchase nor sale. It records a grant-type acquisition of 14.16 restricted stock units through dividend equivalent rights attached to previously granted RSUs at a stated price of $0.00 per unit.

How many SIGNET JEWELERS shares does Stash Ptak hold after this Form 4 filing?

After the reported transaction, Stash Ptak directly holds 22,080.28 Signet Jewelers common shares. This total includes 6,132.28 restricted stock units that remain subject to specific vesting and forfeiture provisions under the company’s equity plans.

What are dividend equivalent rights on SIGNET JEWELERS RSUs mentioned in Ptak’s filing?

Dividend equivalent rights credit additional RSUs instead of cash dividends on outstanding RSUs. In Ptak’s case, 14.16 new RSUs were acquired via these rights and will vest on the same dates as the related underlying RSU grants awarded after April 2, 2025.

Do Stash Ptak’s newly acquired SIGNET JEWELERS RSUs vest immediately?

No, the newly acquired 14.16 restricted stock units do not vest immediately. They follow the same vesting schedule as the underlying RSUs to which the dividend equivalent rights relate, and remain subject to the same vesting and forfeiture conditions.