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Ulta Beauty (ULTA) director granted 404 restricted stock units in new equity award

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Smith Mike C. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Ulta Beauty director Mike C. Smith received an equity grant as part of his compensation. He was awarded 404 shares of Ulta Beauty common stock in the form of restricted stock units at no cash cost, increasing his direct holdings to 2,667 shares.

The 404 restricted stock units will vest 100% on June 10, 2027, meaning the shares are delivered only if he remains eligible through that date. This is a routine, compensation-related award rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.

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Insider Smith Mike C.
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 404 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,667 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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RSU grant size 404 shares Restricted stock units granted to director Mike C. Smith
Holdings after transaction 2,667 shares Total direct Ulta Beauty common stock held after grant
Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Indicates no cash paid by insider for RSU grant
RSU vesting date June 10, 2027 404 restricted stock units vest 100% on this date
restricted stock units financial
"Represents a grant of 404 restricted stock units, vesting 100% on 6/10/2027."
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.
vesting 100% financial
"Represents a grant of 404 restricted stock units, vesting 100% on 6/10/2027."
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
Common Stock financial
""security_title": "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.
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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*
Smith Mike C.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1000 REMINGTON BLVD.
SUITE 120

(Street)
BOLINGBROOK ILLINOIS 60440

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Ulta Beauty, Inc. [ ULTA ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/10/2026
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 Stock06/10/2026A404(1)A$02,667D
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents a grant of 404 restricted stock units, vesting 100% on 6/10/2027.
/s/ Rene G. Casares, as attorney-in-fact for Mike C. Smith06/11/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Ulta Beauty (ULTA) disclose for Mike C. Smith?

Ulta Beauty disclosed that director Mike C. Smith received a grant of 404 restricted stock units of common stock. This is a compensation-related equity award, not an open-market trade, and increases his directly held shares following the grant.

How many Ulta Beauty shares did Mike C. Smith hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the grant, Mike C. Smith directly holds 2,667 shares of Ulta Beauty common stock. This figure includes the 404 shares represented by the newly granted restricted stock units reported in the Form 4 filing.

What are the vesting terms of Mike C. Smith’s new Ulta Beauty restricted stock units?

The 404 restricted stock units granted to Mike C. Smith vest 100% on June 10, 2027. He generally must remain eligible through that date for the RSUs to settle into Ulta Beauty common shares according to the award terms.

Did Mike C. Smith buy or sell Ulta Beauty (ULTA) shares in the market?

He did not buy or sell shares in the open market. The Form 4 shows an acquisition coded as a grant or award of 404 restricted stock units, a standard equity compensation grant rather than a discretionary market trade.

What does the transaction code 'A' mean in Ulta Beauty director Mike C. Smith’s Form 4?

The transaction code 'A' in this Form 4 indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition. Here, it reflects Ulta Beauty’s grant of 404 restricted stock units to director Mike C. Smith as part of his equity compensation package.