Sprout Social CTO receives 120,192 RSU award

Rankin Aaron Edward Frederick reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rankin Aaron Edward Frederick reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Sprout Social, Inc. reported that Chief Technology Officer and 10% owner Aaron Edward Frederick Rankin received an equity award of 120,192 RSUs tied to Class A Common Stock on August 3, 2026. After this grant, his reported holdings total 235,161 shares and RSUs.

The holdings include 3,048 RSUs vesting in three equal quarterly installments and 2,968 RSUs vesting in seven equal quarterly installments, both beginning September 1, 2026, plus the 120,192 new RSUs, of which 50% vest on September 1, 2027 and the remainder in four equal quarterly installments starting December 1, 2027. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 120,192 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Rankin Aaron Edward Frederick

Role Chief Technology Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock F1	120,192	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 235,161 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. After giving effect to the transaction reported herein, the total reported in column 5 includes: (1) 3,048 reported RSUs which vest in 3 equal quarterly installments beginning on September 1, 2026; (2) 2,968 reported RSUs which vest in 7 equal quarterly installments beginning on September 1, 2026; and (3) 120,192 newly granted RSUs of which 50% will vest on September 1, 2027 with the remaining RSUs vesting in 4 equal quarterly installments beginning on December 1, 2027. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer and does not expire.

Key Figures

New RSU award: 120,192 units Holdings after award: 235,161 shares/RSUs Earlier RSU grant 1: 3,048 units +3 more

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New RSU award 120,192 units RSUs granted to Aaron Edward Frederick Rankin on August 3, 2026

Holdings after award 235,161 shares/RSUs Total Class A Common Stock and RSUs reported after the transaction

Earlier RSU grant 1 3,048 units RSUs vesting in 3 equal quarterly installments beginning September 1, 2026

Earlier RSU grant 2 2,968 units RSUs vesting in 7 equal quarterly installments beginning September 1, 2026

Initial vesting of new RSUs 50% Portion of 120,192 new RSUs scheduled to vest on September 1, 2027

Remaining vesting tranches 4 installments Remaining new RSUs vest in four equal quarterly installments beginning December 1, 2027

Key Terms

RSUs, vest, contingent right, Class A Common Stock

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RSUs financial

"reported RSUs which vest in 3 equal quarterly installments"

RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.

vest financial

"RSUs which vest in 7 equal quarterly installments beginning on September 1, 2026"

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

"Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share"

Class A Common Stock financial

"Each RSU represents the 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.

FAQ

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What equity award did Sprout Social (SPT) CTO Aaron Rankin receive?

Aaron Edward Frederick Rankin received an award of 120,192 RSUs linked to Sprout Social Class A Common Stock. These RSUs add to his existing awards and, once fully vested and settled, each RSU will deliver one share of Class A Common Stock.

How many Sprout Social (SPT) shares and RSUs does Aaron Rankin now hold?

After the latest grant, Aaron Rankin’s reported holdings total 235,161 shares and RSUs of Sprout Social Class A Common Stock. This figure includes earlier RSU awards of 3,048 and 2,968 units, plus the newly granted 120,192 RSUs.

What is the vesting schedule for Aaron Rankin's new Sprout Social (SPT) RSUs?

Of the 120,192 newly granted RSUs, 50% are scheduled to vest on September 1, 2027. The remaining RSUs vest in four equal quarterly installments beginning December 1, 2027, spreading the delivery of shares over several post-2027 quarters.

When do Aaron Rankin's earlier Sprout Social (SPT) RSU awards vest?

An earlier grant of 3,048 RSUs vests in three equal quarterly installments starting September 1, 2026. Another 2,968 RSUs vest in seven equal quarterly installments beginning the same date, creating a staggered vesting pattern through multiple quarters.

Were Aaron Rankin's Sprout Social (SPT) equity awards made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

The disclosure shows the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox as not affirmed, indicating this RSU grant is not reported as executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. It appears as a standard equity compensation award rather than a pre-arranged trading transaction.

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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^*

Rankin Aaron Edward Frederick

(Last) (First) (Middle)

131 SOUTH DEARBORN ST.

SUITE 700

(Street)

CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60603

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Sprout Social, Inc. [ SPT ]

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

X	Director	X	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Technology Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/03/2026

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
Class A Common Stock	08/03/2026		A		120,192	A	$0	235,161(1)	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. After giving effect to the transaction reported herein, the total reported in column 5 includes: (1) 3,048 reported RSUs which vest in 3 equal quarterly installments beginning on September 1, 2026; (2) 2,968 reported RSUs which vest in 7 equal quarterly installments beginning on September 1, 2026; and (3) 120,192 newly granted RSUs of which 50% will vest on September 1, 2027 with the remaining RSUs vesting in 4 equal quarterly installments beginning on December 1, 2027. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer and does not expire.

Remarks:

	/s/ Heidi Jonas, Attorney-in-fact for Aaron E.F. Rankin	08/05/2026
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