Synchrony Financial (SYF) director reports 660-share restricted stock unit award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Synchrony Financial director reports equity award in Form 4 filing. A board member received 660 shares of Synchrony Financial common stock on December 31, 2025 at a price of $83.43 per share, reported as an acquisition. After this transaction, the director beneficially owns 49,755 shares directly.

The award is in the form of restricted stock units that will vest in full on December 31, 2026. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Synchrony Financial common stock, so the director’s actual share ownership will increase as these units vest.

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^*

Richie Laurel

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL

777 LONG RIDGE ROAD

(Street)

STAMFORD CT 06902

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/31/2025

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 Stock	12/31/2025(1)		A		660	A	$83.43	49,755	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 December 31, 2026. 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	01/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Synchrony Financial (SYF) disclose in this Form 4?

A director reported acquiring 660 shares of Synchrony Financial common stock on December 31, 2025 at a price of $83.43 per share.

What type of equity did the Synchrony Financial (SYF) director receive?

The director received restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Synchrony Financial common stock.

When do the restricted stock units for the Synchrony Financial (SYF) director vest?

The restricted stock units will vest in full on December 31, 2026, at which point they convert into shares of common stock.

How many Synchrony Financial (SYF) shares does the director own after this transaction?

Following the reported transaction, the director beneficially owns 49,755 shares of Synchrony Financial common stock in direct ownership.

Does this Form 4 indicate a purchase or a sale of Synchrony Financial (SYF) stock?

The Form 4 reports an acquisition of 660 shares of Synchrony Financial common stock, not a sale.

What does each restricted stock unit represent for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?

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