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Vertiv accounting chief acquires 0.51 shares

The dividend-equivalent stock units vest on the same schedule as the underlying RSUs, with fractional shares settled in cash.

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Vertiv Holdings Co Chief Accounting Officer Eric M. Johnson acquired 0.5100 Class A common shares on September 24, 2026, through the automatic accrual of dividend-equivalent stock units on RSUs. The DSUs vest on the same schedule as the underlying RSUs, and fractional shares are settled in cash under the 2020 Stock Incentive Plan. His direct post-transaction holdings included 1,942.2900 shares, RSUs and DSUs. The report also lists 213.6200 shares held indirectly through the company’s 401(k) plan, acquired in transactions exempt from reporting requirements.

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Insider Johnson Eric M.
Role Chief Accounting Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock F1, F2 0.51 $0.00 $0.00
holding Class A Common Stock F3 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 1,942.29 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 213.62 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) plan)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. Represents the automatic accrual of dividend-equivalent stock units ("DSUs") on the reporting person's restricted stock units ("RSUs"). The DSUs will become vested on the same schedule as the underlying RSUs. Pursuant to the terms of the 2020 Stock Incentive Plan, fractional shares will be settled in cash.
  2. F2. Includes shares, RSUs and DSUs.
  3. F3. Reflects shares acquired under the Company's 401(k) plan in transactions exempt from reporting requirements.
Class A common shares acquired 0.5100 shares September 24, 2026; automatic accrual of dividend-equivalent stock units on RSUs
Direct post-transaction holdings 1,942.2900 shares, RSUs and DSUs Includes shares, RSUs and DSUs
Indirect 401(k) plan holdings 213.6200 shares Acquired under the company’s 401(k) plan in transactions exempt from reporting requirements
dividend-equivalent stock units financial
"automatic accrual of dividend-equivalent stock units"
Dividend-equivalent stock units are compensation units that track the dividend payments an investor would receive on a share, but are paid to an employee or holder in cash or additional units instead of actual shares. They matter to investors because they represent a company obligation that can affect cash flow and shareholder dilution over time, and they reveal how a company rewards insiders in ways that mimic its dividend policy — like giving a paycheck that follows the company’s dividend stream.
restricted stock units financial
"on the reporting person’s restricted stock units"
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.
fractional shares financial
"fractional shares will be settled in cash"
Fractional shares are portions of a whole share of a stock or fund, allowing investors to own less than one full unit. They make it possible to invest a specific dollar amount rather than buy whole shares, like buying a slice of a pizza instead of the entire pie. For investors this lowers the cost barrier, helps with diversification, and lets you reinvest dividends or purchase expensive stocks in small, precise amounts.
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"transactions exempt from reporting requirements"

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How many VRT shares did Eric M. Johnson acquire?

Eric M. Johnson, Vertiv Holdings Co’s Chief Accounting Officer, acquired 0.5100 Class A common shares on September 24, 2026. The transaction represents an automatic accrual of dividend-equivalent stock units on RSUs.

How many VRT shares did Eric M. Johnson hold after the transaction?

His direct post-transaction holdings included 1,942.2900 shares, RSUs and DSUs. The report also lists 213.6200 shares held indirectly through the company’s 401(k) plan.

When do Vertiv’s dividend-equivalent stock units vest?

The dividend-equivalent stock units vest on the same schedule as the underlying RSUs. Fractional shares are settled in cash under the 2020 Stock Incentive Plan.

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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*
Johnson Eric M.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O VERTIV HOLDINGS CO
505 N CLEVELAND AVE

(Street)
WESTERVILLE OHIO 43082

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Vertiv Holdings Co [ VRT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Accounting Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/24/2026
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
Class A Common Stock09/24/2026A0.51(1)A$01,942.29(2)D
Class A Common Stock213.62(3)IBy 401(k) plan
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 the automatic accrual of dividend-equivalent stock units ("DSUs") on the reporting person's restricted stock units ("RSUs"). The DSUs will become vested on the same schedule as the underlying RSUs. Pursuant to the terms of the 2020 Stock Incentive Plan, fractional shares will be settled in cash.
2. Includes shares, RSUs and DSUs.
3. Reflects shares acquired under the Company's 401(k) plan in transactions exempt from reporting requirements.
Remarks:
/s/ Robert M. Wolfe, attorney-in-fact09/25/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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