Cooper-Standard (CPS) director awarded 3,937 RSUs as equity compensation

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Freeland Richard Joseph reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. director Richard Joseph Freeland received a grant of 3,937 time-based restricted stock units on May 14, 2026 under the company’s 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan. These RSUs represent potential common shares delivered as equity compensation, with no cash paid by the director.

Subject to his continued service as a director, the RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the first annual shareholders meeting after the grant. The company may choose to settle vested units in either common shares or cash equal to the shares’ fair market value at vesting.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Freeland Richard Joseph

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	3,937	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 3,937 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

These are time-based restricted stock units (RSUs) granted to the reporting person on May 14, 2026, under Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated. The company, in its sole discretion, settles such RSU's by electing either to (i) make an appropriate book entry in the reporting person's name for a number of shares equal to the number of RSU's that have vested or (ii) deliver an amount of cash equal to the fair market value, determined as of the vesting date, of a number of shares equal to the number of RSU's that have vested. Subject to the reporting person's continued service as a director, these RSU's vest and are no longer subject to forfeiture on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the date of the first annual shareholders meeting of the company that occurs after the grant date, subject to the director's deferral election, if applicable.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 3,937 units Underlying common shares: 3,937 shares Price per RSU: $0.0000 +1 more

4 metrics

RSUs granted 3,937 units Time-based restricted stock units granted on May 14, 2026

Underlying common shares 3,937 shares Each RSU corresponds to one share of common stock

Price per RSU $0.0000 Equity compensation with no cash paid by the director

Holdings after transaction 3,937 RSUs Total derivative holdings following the grant

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan, fair market value, forfeiture, +1 more

5 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"These are time-based restricted stock units (RSUs) granted to the reporting person"

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.

2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial

"granted ... under Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated"

fair market value financial

"deliver an amount of cash equal to the fair market value, determined as of the vesting date"

The price a willing buyer and a willing seller would agree on for an asset or security when neither is under pressure and both have access to the same information. Think of it as the market’s neutral estimate of what something is worth, like the price two neighbors would settle on for a car after comparing similar listings. Investors care because fair market value guides buying and selling decisions, tax reporting, portfolio valuation, and how accurately company assets are reflected in financial statements.

forfeiture financial

"these RSU's vest and are no longer subject to forfeiture on the earlier of the first anniversary"

deferral election financial

"subject to the director's deferral election, if applicable"

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/18/2026 - 04:55 PM

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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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^*

Freeland Richard Joseph

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

40300 TRADITIONS DRIVE

(Street)

NORTHVILLE

MICHIGAN

48168

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. [ CPS ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/14/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	05/14/2026		A		3,937		⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Common stock	3,937	$0	3,937	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. These are time-based restricted stock units (RSUs) granted to the reporting person on May 14, 2026, under Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated.

2. The company, in its sole discretion, settles such RSU's by electing either to (i) make an appropriate book entry in the reporting person's name for a number of shares equal to the number of RSU's that have vested or (ii) deliver an amount of cash equal to the fair market value, determined as of the vesting date, of a number of shares equal to the number of RSU's that have vested.

3. Subject to the reporting person's continued service as a director, these RSU's vest and are no longer subject to forfeiture on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the date of the first annual shareholders meeting of the company that occurs after the grant date, subject to the director's deferral election, if applicable.

Remarks:

	/s/ Denise Balog, on behalf of Richard J. Freeland under power of attorney	05/18/2026
	** 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.
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)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Cooper-Standard (CPS) director Richard Freeland report on this Form 4?

Richard Freeland reported receiving 3,937 restricted stock units as equity compensation. The grant was made under Cooper-Standard’s 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan on May 14, 2026, and increases his reported derivative holdings to 3,937 underlying common shares, subject to vesting conditions and possible forfeiture.

How many Cooper-Standard (CPS) RSUs were granted to Richard Freeland?

The filing shows a grant of 3,937 restricted stock units to Richard Freeland. Each RSU is tied to one underlying share of Cooper-Standard common stock, giving potential delivery of 3,937 shares or equivalent cash value at vesting, depending on the company’s settlement election.

When do Richard Freeland’s Cooper-Standard (CPS) RSUs vest?

The RSUs vest on the earlier of one year after the May 14, 2026 grant or the first annual shareholders meeting after that date. Vesting is conditioned on Freeland’s continued service as a director and may be affected by any applicable deferral election he has made.

How can Cooper-Standard (CPS) settle Richard Freeland’s RSUs?

Cooper-Standard can settle the RSUs either by issuing common shares or paying cash. At vesting, the company may book shares in Freeland’s name or pay cash equal to the fair market value of the number of vested shares on the vesting date.

What is Richard Freeland’s Cooper-Standard (CPS) position after this RSU grant?

After the grant, Freeland holds 3,937 restricted stock units linked to Cooper-Standard common stock. These derivative holdings represent potential future shares or cash, depending on vesting and settlement, and are reported as directly owned equity-based compensation awarded for his board service.