Synchrony Financial (SYF) director Parker receives 789-share restricted stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Synchrony Financial director P.W. Parker received an equity award of 789 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units. The grant is compensation-related rather than an open-market purchase and is valued at $76.05 per share.

The restricted stock units will vest in full on June 30, 2027, at which time each unit will convert into one share of Synchrony Financial common stock if vesting conditions are met. Following this award, Parker directly holds 34,475 shares, so the grant represents a small incremental increase in his equity position.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Parker P.W.

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	789	$76.05	$60K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 34,475 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 789 units Grant price: $76.05 per share Post-transaction holdings: 34,475 shares +1 more

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RSU grant size 789 units Restricted stock units granted to director P.W. Parker

Grant price $76.05 per share Value per share for the 789-unit equity award

Post-transaction holdings 34,475 shares P.W. Parker’s direct holdings after the grant

Vesting date June 30, 2027 Date when all restricted stock units vest

Key Terms

restricted stock units, contingent right, Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition

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restricted stock units financial

"Represents restricted stock units that will vest in full on June 30, 2027."

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.

contingent right financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Synchrony Financial common stock."

Common Stock financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Synchrony Financial common stock."

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

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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).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Parker P.W.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

777 LONG RIDGE ROAD

C/O CORPORATE SECRETARY

(Street)

STAMFORD CONNECTICUT 06902

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Synchrony Financial [ SYF ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2026

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
Common Stock	06/30/2026(1)		A		789	A	$76.05	34,475	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 that will vest in full on June 30, 2027. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Synchrony Financial common stock.

Remarks:

	/s/ Danielle Do as attorney in fact	07/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Synchrony Financial (SYF) report for P.W. Parker?

Synchrony Financial reported that director P.W. Parker received a grant of 789 restricted stock units, each tied to one share of common stock, as equity-based compensation. This is classified as an acquisition rather than an open-market stock purchase.

What is the value of P.W. Parker’s new equity award at Synchrony Financial (SYF)?

P.W. Parker’s award covers 789 restricted stock units at a grant price of $76.05 per share. The total grant value equals the share count multiplied by this price, providing additional stock-based compensation rather than cash.

When do P.W. Parker’s restricted stock units in Synchrony Financial (SYF) vest?

The restricted stock units granted to P.W. Parker will vest in full on June 30, 2027. At that time, each unit is scheduled to convert into one share of Synchrony Financial common stock, assuming the vesting conditions are satisfied.

How many Synchrony Financial (SYF) shares does P.W. Parker hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the grant of 789 restricted stock units, P.W. Parker is reported to directly own 34,475 shares of Synchrony Financial common stock. This shows the award is a relatively small addition to his existing equity position in the company.

Is P.W. Parker’s Form 4 transaction in Synchrony Financial (SYF) an open-market stock purchase?

No, the transaction is coded as a grant or award, not an open-market purchase. The 789 shares are in the form of restricted stock units provided as compensation, which will convert into common stock upon vesting on June 30, 2027.