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Leroy Carlson Jr. (TDS) settles 4,961 RSUs and withholds 2,198 shares for taxes

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Telephone & Data Systems vice chair Leroy T. Carlson Jr. reported routine equity-compensation activity involving restricted stock units. On May 21, 2026, 4,961 restricted stock units converted into an equal number of common shares at a stated value of $41.20 per share.

Of these shares, 2,198 were withheld to cover taxes, a non-market disposition that does not represent an open-market sale. Following the transactions, Carlson directly held 873,767 common shares and 9,922 restricted stock units, with additional indirect holdings through various trusts, a voting trust, and family accounts.

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Insider CARLSON LEROY T JR
Role Vice Chair
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 4,961 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Shares 4,961 $41.20 $204K
Tax Withholding Common Shares 2,198 $41.20 $91K
holding Common Shares -- -- --
holding Common -- -- --
holding Common Shares -- -- --
holding Common Shares -- -- --
holding Common Shares -- -- --
holding Common Shares -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 9,922 shares (Direct, null); Common Shares — 873,767 shares (Direct, null); Common Shares — 312,242 shares (Indirect, By trust); Common — 78,943 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Restricted stock units were awarded on May 21, 2025, pursuant to TDS' Long Term Incentive Plan. One-third of the restricted stock units will vest on the first, second and third annual anniversaries of the Grant Date. This transaction represents settlement of the first vesting. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive one common share. Shares withheld to pay taxes on restricted stock units. Includes 312,242 Common Shares held through dividend reinvestment. Reporting person is a member of a voting trust which is record owner of these Common Shares and which files its holdings on a form 4. The shares reported are held by respective reporting person and their family members that have a pecuniary interest in such securities. Includes 693,751 Common Shares held by a family partnership of which reporting person is a general partner, of which 23,754 has been accumulated in dividend reinvestment. Reporting person also holds 30,538 Common Shares in the dividend reinvestment plan.
RSUs settled 4,961 shares Restricted stock units converted to common shares on May 21, 2026
Tax-withheld shares 2,198 shares Shares withheld to pay taxes on vested RSUs
Implied RSU share value $41.20/share Stated price for RSU settlement and tax withholding
Direct common shares after transactions 873,767 shares Direct TDS common share holdings following Form 4 transactions
Remaining RSUs 9,922 units Restricted stock units outstanding after first vesting tranche
Voting trust indirect holding 1,813,229 shares Common Shares held indirectly by voting trust associated with reporter
Dividend reinvestment trust holding 312,242 shares Trust position including shares from dividend reinvestment
Restricted stock units financial
"Restricted stock units were awarded on May 21, 2025, pursuant to TDS' Long Term Incentive Plan."
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.
Long Term Incentive Plan financial
"Restricted stock units were awarded on May 21, 2025, pursuant to TDS' Long Term Incentive Plan."
A long term incentive plan is a company program that awards executives and key employees bonuses—often in stock, options, or cash—only if the business meets multi-year performance goals. It links management pay to company results—like tying a coach’s bonus to a team’s multi-season record—so investors monitor it for how leaders are motivated, potential share dilution, and signals about the company’s long-term priorities.
dividend reinvestment financial
"Includes 312,242 Common Shares held through dividend reinvestment."
Dividend reinvestment is when the money earned from a company's profit sharing, called dividends, is automatically used to buy more shares of that company instead of being received as cash. This process helps investors grow their holdings over time without extra effort, much like using earned interest to buy more of a savings account. It encourages long-term investment growth by continuously increasing the amount of shares owned.
voting trust financial
"Reporting person is a member of a voting trust which is record owner of these Common Shares"
A voting trust is an arrangement where shareholders temporarily transfer their voting rights to one or more trusted individuals (trustees) who vote on company matters on their behalf. It matters to investors because it consolidates decision-making power—like handing the car keys to a single driver for a journey—which can stabilize leadership or push through strategic plans but also reduces individual shareholders’ direct influence and can affect the company’s direction and stock value.
family partnership financial
"Includes 693,751 Common Shares held by a family partnership of which reporting person is a general partner"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
CARLSON LEROY T JR

(Last)(First)(Middle)
30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 4000

(Street)
CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60602

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC /DE/ [ TDS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Vice Chair
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/21/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Shares05/21/2026M(1)4,961A$41.2(1)873,767D
Common Shares05/21/2026F(2)2,198D$41.2871,569D
Common Shares312,242(3)IBy trust
Common78,943IBy Trust
Common Shares40,978.32IBy Wife's Trust
Common Shares1,813,229(4)IBy Voting Trust
Common Shares37,543IBy Wife
Common Shares211,758IBy Trust
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(1)05/21/2026M4,961 (1) (1)Common Shares4,961$0(1)9,922D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted stock units were awarded on May 21, 2025, pursuant to TDS' Long Term Incentive Plan. One-third of the restricted stock units will vest on the first, second and third annual anniversaries of the Grant Date. This transaction represents settlement of the first vesting. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive one common share.
2. Shares withheld to pay taxes on restricted stock units.
3. Includes 312,242 Common Shares held through dividend reinvestment.
4. Reporting person is a member of a voting trust which is record owner of these Common Shares and which files its holdings on a form 4. The shares reported are held by respective reporting person and their family members that have a pecuniary interest in such securities. Includes 693,751 Common Shares held by a family partnership of which reporting person is a general partner, of which 23,754 has been accumulated in dividend reinvestment. Reporting person also holds 30,538 Common Shares in the dividend reinvestment plan.
Remarks:
John M. Toomey, by power of atty.05/26/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did TDS vice chair Leroy Carlson Jr. report?

Leroy T. Carlson Jr. reported settlement of 4,961 restricted stock units into common shares. The event reflects vesting under a long-term incentive award rather than an open-market trade, making it routine compensation-related activity for Telephone & Data Systems (TDS).

How many TDS shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

The filing shows 2,198 TDS common shares were withheld to pay taxes on vested restricted stock units. This tax-withholding disposition is coded "F" and is not an open-market sale, but an automatic mechanism to satisfy tax obligations on the equity award.

How many TDS common shares does Leroy Carlson Jr. now hold directly?

After the reported transactions, Leroy T. Carlson Jr. directly holds 873,767 TDS common shares. This figure reflects the net position following the restricted stock unit vesting and related tax withholding, as disclosed in the Form 4’s non-derivative holdings table.

What restricted stock unit balance remains for the TDS vice chair?

Following the vesting event, 9,922 restricted stock units remain outstanding for Leroy T. Carlson Jr. These RSUs were originally granted under TDS’ Long Term Incentive Plan and vest in three equal annual installments from the May 21, 2025 grant date.

How are family and trust holdings in TDS shares reported in this Form 4?

The Form 4 lists several indirect holdings for Leroy T. Carlson Jr., including shares held by trusts, his wife, his wife’s trust, and a voting trust. Some of these positions include shares accumulated through dividend reinvestment plans and a family partnership interest.

Is the TDS Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale of shares?

The key actions are an RSU conversion and tax withholding, not open-market trades. Code "M" indicates exercise/settlement of restricted stock units, while code "F" reflects shares withheld for taxes, so the filing does not show a discretionary market buy or sell.