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[Form 4] SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL Insider Trading Activity

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Jonathan S. Mothner, identified as an officer (EVP, Chief Risk and Legal Officer) of Synchrony Financial (SYF), reported a non‑derivative transaction dated 08/15/2025 that added 234 dividend equivalent units tied to restricted stock units at an attributable price of $71.49 per unit. The filing states each dividend equivalent unit is the economic equivalent of one share and vests and settles on the same terms as the related restricted stock units, and shows 146,862 shares beneficially owned following the reported transaction.

The form is marked as executed pursuant to a written plan intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5‑1(c). The Form 4 was signed by an attorney‑in‑fact on 08/19/2025. The filing contains an explanatory remark describing the nature and vesting parity of the dividend equivalent units.

Jonathan S. Mothner, indicato come dirigente (EVP, Chief Risk and Legal Officer) di Synchrony Financial (SYF), ha segnalato una transazione non derivata datata 15/08/2025 che ha aggiunto 234 dividend equivalent units legate a restricted stock units, a un prezzo attribuibile di $71,49 per unità. Il deposito specifica che ogni dividend equivalent unit corrisponde economicamente a una azione, matura e si regola alle stesse condizioni delle restricted stock units correlate, e mostra una detenzione beneficiaria di 146.862 azioni a seguito della transazione riportata.

Il modulo è indicato come eseguito ai sensi di un piano scritto volto a soddisfare le condizioni della difesa affermativa previste dalla Regola 10b5‑1(c). Il Form 4 è stato firmato da un procuratore il 19/08/2025. Il documento contiene una nota esplicativa che descrive la natura e la parità di maturazione dei dividend equivalent units.

Jonathan S. Mothner, identificado como ejecutivo (EVP, Chief Risk and Legal Officer) de Synchrony Financial (SYF), reportó una transacción no derivada con fecha 15/08/2025 que añadió 234 dividend equivalent units vinculadas a restricted stock units, a un precio atribuible de $71,49 por unidad. La presentación indica que cada dividend equivalent unit equivale económicamente a una acción, y vence y se liquida en las mismas condiciones que las restricted stock units relacionadas, mostrando 146.862 acciones de propiedad beneficiaria tras la transacción reportada.

El formulario está marcado como ejecutado conforme a un plan por escrito destinado a cumplir las condiciones de la defensa afirmativa de la Regla 10b5‑1(c). El Form 4 fue firmado por un apoderado el 19/08/2025. La presentación incluye una aclaración que describe la naturaleza y la equivalencia de vesting de los dividend equivalent units.

Jonathan S. Mothner는 Synchrony Financial(SYF)의 임원(EVP, Chief Risk and Legal Officer)으로 확인되며, 2025-08-15자로 기재된 비파생 거래에서 제한주식 단위(restricted stock units)에 연동된 234개의 배당상당단위(dividend equivalent units)를 단위당 귀속가격 $71.49에 추가했다고 보고했습니다. 제출서류는 각 배당상당단위가 하나의 주식과 동일한 경제적 효력을 가지며 관련 제한주식 단위와 동일한 조건으로 베스팅 및 정산된다고 명시하고 있으며, 해당 거래 후 146,862주의 실질적 보유를 보고하고 있습니다.

해당 양식은 규칙 10b5‑1(c)의 적극적 방어 요건을 충족하기 위해 작성된 서면 계획에 따라 이행된 것으로 표시되어 있습니다. Form 4는 2025-08-19에 대리인(Attorney‑in‑fact)에 의해 서명되었습니다. 제출서류에는 배당상당단위의 성격과 베스팅 동등성에 대한 설명이 포함되어 있습니다.

Jonathan S. Mothner, identifié comme dirigeant (EVP, Chief Risk and Legal Officer) de Synchrony Financial (SYF), a déclaré une opération non dérivée datée du 15/08/2025 ayant ajouté 234 dividend equivalent units liées à des restricted stock units, à un prix attribuable de 71,49 $ par unité. Le dossier précise que chaque dividend equivalent unit équivaut économiquement à une action, et acquiert/vaut et se règle selon les mêmes modalités que les restricted stock units concernées, et indique une détention bénéficiaire de 146 862 actions suite à l’opération déclarée.

Le formulaire est indiqué comme exécuté en vertu d’un plan écrit visant à satisfaire les conditions de la défense affirmative de la règle 10b5‑1(c). Le Form 4 a été signé par un mandataire le 19/08/2025. Le dépôt contient une remarque explicative décrivant la nature et la parité de vesting des dividend equivalent units.

Jonathan S. Mothner, benannt als Führungskraft (EVP, Chief Risk and Legal Officer) von Synchrony Financial (SYF), meldete eine nicht-derivative Transaktion vom 15.08.2025, bei der 234 Dividend Equivalent Units im Zusammenhang mit Restricted Stock Units zu einem zurechenbaren Preis von $71,49 pro Einheit hinzugefügt wurden. Die Einreichung erklärt, dass jede Dividend Equivalent Unit wirtschaftlich einer Aktie entspricht und zu denselben Bedingungen wie die betreffenden Restricted Stock Units vestet und abgerechnet wird, und weist nach der gemeldeten Transaktion einen wirtschaftlichen Besitz von 146.862 Aktien aus.

Das Formular ist als im Rahmen eines schriftlichen Plans ausgeführt gekennzeichnet, der die Voraussetzungen der Affirmative Defense nach Regel 10b5‑1(c) erfüllen soll. Das Form 4 wurde am 19.08.2025 von einem Bevollmächtigten unterschrieben. Die Einreichung enthält einen erläuternden Hinweis zur Natur und zur Vesting-Parität der Dividend Equivalent Units.

Positive
  • Transaction executed under a 10b5‑1 plan, indicating an established written plan for the transaction
  • Dividend equivalent units explicitly accrue and vest with existing RSUs, clarifying the economic linkage to underlying shares
  • Beneficial ownership updated to 146,862 shares, reflecting the cumulative holdings after the accrual
Negative
  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Routine equity compensation disclosure showing accrual/vesting of dividend equivalents under existing RSU arrangements.

The Form 4 documents a standard compensation‑related accrual rather than an open‑market purchase or sale. The filing explicitly ties 234 dividend equivalent units to outstanding restricted stock units and confirms they vest and settle under the same terms. The presence of a checked 10b5‑1 box indicates the reporting person relied on a prearranged plan for the transaction, which typically mitigates insider trading concerns. No change in officer role or unusual transfer structures are disclosed.

TL;DR: Financial impact is minor and consistent with routine RSU dividend equivalents; increases beneficial ownership modestly.

The report shows 234 dividend equivalent units credited at an attributable price of $71.49 each and resulting in 146,862 shares beneficially owned after the transaction. The explanation clarifies these units are economically equivalent to common shares and follow RSU vesting terms, indicating typical post‑grant adjustments rather than new grants or sales. No derivatives, option exercises, or cash proceeds are reported.

Jonathan S. Mothner, indicato come dirigente (EVP, Chief Risk and Legal Officer) di Synchrony Financial (SYF), ha segnalato una transazione non derivata datata 15/08/2025 che ha aggiunto 234 dividend equivalent units legate a restricted stock units, a un prezzo attribuibile di $71,49 per unità. Il deposito specifica che ogni dividend equivalent unit corrisponde economicamente a una azione, matura e si regola alle stesse condizioni delle restricted stock units correlate, e mostra una detenzione beneficiaria di 146.862 azioni a seguito della transazione riportata.

Il modulo è indicato come eseguito ai sensi di un piano scritto volto a soddisfare le condizioni della difesa affermativa previste dalla Regola 10b5‑1(c). Il Form 4 è stato firmato da un procuratore il 19/08/2025. Il documento contiene una nota esplicativa che descrive la natura e la parità di maturazione dei dividend equivalent units.

Jonathan S. Mothner, identificado como ejecutivo (EVP, Chief Risk and Legal Officer) de Synchrony Financial (SYF), reportó una transacción no derivada con fecha 15/08/2025 que añadió 234 dividend equivalent units vinculadas a restricted stock units, a un precio atribuible de $71,49 por unidad. La presentación indica que cada dividend equivalent unit equivale económicamente a una acción, y vence y se liquida en las mismas condiciones que las restricted stock units relacionadas, mostrando 146.862 acciones de propiedad beneficiaria tras la transacción reportada.

El formulario está marcado como ejecutado conforme a un plan por escrito destinado a cumplir las condiciones de la defensa afirmativa de la Regla 10b5‑1(c). El Form 4 fue firmado por un apoderado el 19/08/2025. La presentación incluye una aclaración que describe la naturaleza y la equivalencia de vesting de los dividend equivalent units.

Jonathan S. Mothner는 Synchrony Financial(SYF)의 임원(EVP, Chief Risk and Legal Officer)으로 확인되며, 2025-08-15자로 기재된 비파생 거래에서 제한주식 단위(restricted stock units)에 연동된 234개의 배당상당단위(dividend equivalent units)를 단위당 귀속가격 $71.49에 추가했다고 보고했습니다. 제출서류는 각 배당상당단위가 하나의 주식과 동일한 경제적 효력을 가지며 관련 제한주식 단위와 동일한 조건으로 베스팅 및 정산된다고 명시하고 있으며, 해당 거래 후 146,862주의 실질적 보유를 보고하고 있습니다.

해당 양식은 규칙 10b5‑1(c)의 적극적 방어 요건을 충족하기 위해 작성된 서면 계획에 따라 이행된 것으로 표시되어 있습니다. Form 4는 2025-08-19에 대리인(Attorney‑in‑fact)에 의해 서명되었습니다. 제출서류에는 배당상당단위의 성격과 베스팅 동등성에 대한 설명이 포함되어 있습니다.

Jonathan S. Mothner, identifié comme dirigeant (EVP, Chief Risk and Legal Officer) de Synchrony Financial (SYF), a déclaré une opération non dérivée datée du 15/08/2025 ayant ajouté 234 dividend equivalent units liées à des restricted stock units, à un prix attribuable de 71,49 $ par unité. Le dossier précise que chaque dividend equivalent unit équivaut économiquement à une action, et acquiert/vaut et se règle selon les mêmes modalités que les restricted stock units concernées, et indique une détention bénéficiaire de 146 862 actions suite à l’opération déclarée.

Le formulaire est indiqué comme exécuté en vertu d’un plan écrit visant à satisfaire les conditions de la défense affirmative de la règle 10b5‑1(c). Le Form 4 a été signé par un mandataire le 19/08/2025. Le dépôt contient une remarque explicative décrivant la nature et la parité de vesting des dividend equivalent units.

Jonathan S. Mothner, benannt als Führungskraft (EVP, Chief Risk and Legal Officer) von Synchrony Financial (SYF), meldete eine nicht-derivative Transaktion vom 15.08.2025, bei der 234 Dividend Equivalent Units im Zusammenhang mit Restricted Stock Units zu einem zurechenbaren Preis von $71,49 pro Einheit hinzugefügt wurden. Die Einreichung erklärt, dass jede Dividend Equivalent Unit wirtschaftlich einer Aktie entspricht und zu denselben Bedingungen wie die betreffenden Restricted Stock Units vestet und abgerechnet wird, und weist nach der gemeldeten Transaktion einen wirtschaftlichen Besitz von 146.862 Aktien aus.

Das Formular ist als im Rahmen eines schriftlichen Plans ausgeführt gekennzeichnet, der die Voraussetzungen der Affirmative Defense nach Regel 10b5‑1(c) erfüllen soll. Das Form 4 wurde am 19.08.2025 von einem Bevollmächtigten unterschrieben. Die Einreichung enthält einen erläuternden Hinweis zur Natur und zur Vesting-Parität der Dividend Equivalent Units.

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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number: 3235-0287
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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).
X
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*
MOTHNER JONATHAN S

(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)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
See remarks
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/15/2025
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
Dividend Equivalent Unit 08/15/2025 A 234(1) A $71.49(1) 146,862 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 dividend equivalent units accrued on August 15, 2025 as dividends that were paid on the common shares underlying restricted stock units. The dividend equivalent units vest proportionately with and are subject to settlement and expiration upon the same terms as the restricted stock units to which they relate. Each dividend equivalent unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Synchrony Financial common stock.
Remarks:
EVP, Chief Risk and Legal Officer
/s/ Danielle Do, as attorney in fact 08/19/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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FAQ

What did Jonathan S. Mothner report on Form 4 for SYF?

The filing reports the acquisition of 234 dividend equivalent units tied to restricted stock units on 08/15/2025, credited at $71.49 per unit.

Did the Form 4 indicate the transaction was part of a 10b5‑1 plan?

Yes. The form is checked to indicate the transaction was made pursuant to a written plan intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5‑1(c).

How many shares does Mothner beneficially own after the reported transaction?

The Form 4 shows 146,862 shares beneficially owned following the reported transaction.

What is the reporting person's role at Synchrony Financial?

The remarks identify the reporting person as EVP, Chief Risk and Legal Officer.

When was the Form 4 signed and filed?

The signature by an attorney‑in‑fact is dated 08/19/2025 and the underlying transaction date is 08/15/2025.
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