Skillsoft grants CTO 40,000 RSUs

Skillsoft’s Chief Tech & Product Officer received a 40,000-unit RSU equity award that vests in two annual tranches starting October 1, 2027.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Skillsoft Corp. (symbol: SKIL) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Barbour Bernard reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Skillsoft Corp. (SKIL) reported that Chief Tech & Product Officer Bernard Barbour received a grant of 40,000 Restricted Stock Units on September 1, 2026. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the company’s Class A Common Stock.

The RSUs vest in two equal annual installments beginning October 1, 2027, subject to Mr. Barbour’s continued employment through each vesting date. Following this award, he holds 40,000 RSUs directly, as reported in this filing.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 40,000 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Barbour Bernard

Role Chief Tech & Product Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units F1, F2	40,000	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 40,000 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer.
2. F2. The restricted stock units vest in two equal annual installments beginning October 1, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person remaining continuously employed through each vesting date.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 40,000 units RSU vesting schedule: 2 equal annual installments RSU price per unit: $0.00 per unit +1 more

4 metrics

RSUs granted 40,000 units Restricted Stock Units granted to Bernard Barbour on September 1, 2026

RSU vesting schedule 2 equal annual installments Vesting begins October 1, 2027, subject to continued employment

RSU price per unit $0.00 per unit Reported transaction price per RSU for the September 1, 2026 grant

RSUs held after award 40,000 units Total Restricted Stock Units directly held by Bernard Barbour following the transaction

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Class A Common Stock, vest, contingent right

4 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"

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.

Class A Common Stock financial

"to receive one share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer"

Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.

vest financial

"The restricted stock units vest in two equal annual installments"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

contingent right financial

"represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock"

FAQ

What equity award did Skillsoft Corp. (SKIL) grant to Bernard Barbour?

Skillsoft granted Bernard Barbour 40,000 Restricted Stock Units on September 1, 2026. Each RSU is a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock, providing equity-based compensation tied to the company’s stock.

How do Bernard Barbour’s Skillsoft (SKIL) RSUs vest?

The 40,000 RSUs vest in two equal annual installments beginning October 1, 2027. Vesting is conditioned on Mr. Barbour remaining continuously employed through each vesting date.

What is the exercise or purchase price of Bernard Barbour’s Skillsoft (SKIL) RSUs?

The RSU grant shows a price per unit of $0.00, consistent with restricted stock units that do not require a purchase price. Each vested RSU entitles Mr. Barbour to receive one share of Class A Common Stock.

How many Skillsoft (SKIL) RSUs does Bernard Barbour hold after this transaction?

After the September 1, 2026 award, Bernard Barbour is reported as directly holding 40,000 Restricted Stock Units. These units will convert into shares of Class A Common Stock as they vest over time.

Was Bernard Barbour’s Skillsoft (SKIL) RSU grant made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not checked, and no footnote indicates a trading plan. The award is reported simply as a grant of restricted stock units, not as a transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

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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^*

Barbour Bernard

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O SKILLSOFT CORP.

300 INNOVATIVE WAY, SUITE 2210

(Street)

NASHUA NEW HAMPSHIRE 03062

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Skillsoft Corp. [ SKIL ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Tech & Product Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			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	(1)	09/01/2026		A		40,000		(2)	(2)	Class A Common Stock	40,000	$0	40,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer.

2. The restricted stock units vest in two equal annual installments beginning October 1, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person remaining continuously employed through each vesting date.

	/s/ Keith Swiniarski, as attorney-in-fact for Bernard Barbour	09/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)