Skillsoft grants CLO Matthew Cushing 55,000 RSUs

Skillsoft’s Chief Legal Officer received a 55,000-unit equity award that vests annually over four years starting in 2027.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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

Skillsoft Corp. (SKIL) reported that its Chief Legal Officer, Matthew J. Cushing, received a grant of 55,000 Restricted Stock Units on September 1, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock.

The RSUs vest in four equal annual installments beginning September 1, 2027, subject to Mr. Cushing remaining continuously employed through each vesting date. Following this grant, he holds 55,000 RSUs directly.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 55,000 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Cushing Matthew J.

Role Chief Legal Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units F1, F2	55,000	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 55,000 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 four equal annual installments beginning September 1, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person remaining continuously employed through each vesting date.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 55,000 units Per-unit grant price: $0.00 per RSU RSUs outstanding after grant: 55,000 units +1 more

4 metrics

RSUs granted 55,000 units Restricted Stock Units granted on September 1, 2026

Per-unit grant price $0.00 per RSU Compensation-related RSU award, not a market purchase

RSUs outstanding after grant 55,000 units Directly held by Matthew J. Cushing following the reported transaction

Vesting installments 4 annual installments Equal installments beginning September 1, 2027, subject to continued employment

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Class A Common Stock, vesting, continuously employed

4 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"Skillsoft granted 55,000 Restricted Stock Units to its Chief Legal Officer"

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

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock"

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.

vesting financial

"The restricted stock units vest in four equal annual installments beginning September 1, 2027"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

continuously employed financial

"subject to the Reporting Person remaining continuously employed through each vesting date"

FAQ

What equity award did Skillsoft (SKIL) grant to its Chief Legal Officer?

Skillsoft granted Chief Legal Officer Matthew J. Cushing 55,000 Restricted Stock Units on September 1, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the company’s Class A Common Stock, subject to vesting conditions.

What is the vesting schedule for the 55,000 RSUs reported for SKIL?

The 55,000 RSUs vest in four equal annual installments beginning on September 1, 2027. Vesting on each date is conditioned on Matthew J. Cushing remaining continuously employed through that vesting date.

How many RSUs does the Skillsoft (SKIL) officer hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, Matthew J. Cushing holds 55,000 Restricted Stock Units directly. These RSUs are each linked to one underlying share of Class A Common Stock, subject to future vesting.

Was there any cash price associated with the RSU grant reported for SKIL?

No cash price was associated with this RSU grant. The transaction reports 55,000 RSUs acquired at a per-unit price of $0.00, reflecting that this is a compensation-related equity award rather than a market purchase.

Is the Skillsoft (SKIL) RSU grant made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The filing indicates no Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported for this transaction. It is filed as a grant or award of 55,000 RSUs rather than a trade executed under a pre-arranged trading 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Cushing Matthew J.

(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 Legal 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		55,000		(2)	(2)	Class A Common Stock	55,000	$0	55,000	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 four equal annual installments beginning September 1, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person remaining continuously employed through each vesting date.

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