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Elliot Staples of J.Jill (NYSE: JILL) receives new RSU and TSR PSU awards

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J.Jill, Inc. reported that officer Elliot Staples received equity awards as part of his compensation. He was granted 11,852 restricted stock units (RSUs) on April 6, 2026, which vest in three equal installments on April 6, 2027, April 6, 2028, and April 6, 2029, each converting into the same number of common shares at no cost to him.

Staples also received 5,926 performance stock units (TSR PSUs), representing the maximum number of common shares that can vest based on achieving absolute total shareholder return compound annual growth rate goals over a three‑year performance period ending January 27, 2029. Each TSR PSU gives a contingent right to one share of common stock if performance conditions are met, with the 5,926 units equal to 200% of the target level.

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Insider Staples Elliot
Role See Remarks
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Performance Stock Units 5,926 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 11,852 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Performance Stock Units — 19,496.02 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 34,148.56 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents 11,852 restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to Mr. Staples on April 6, 2026 that will vest in equal installments on each April 6, 2027, April 6, 2028 and April 6, 2029 for an equal number of shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Stock"). This represents Mr. Staples's performance stock units that will be eligible for vesting based on achievement of absolute total shareholder return compound annual growth rate goals ("TSR PSUs") over a three-year performance period ending on January 27, 2029. Each TSR PSU represents the contingent right to receive, upon vesting, one share of Common Stock and the number of TSR PSUs reported represents the maximum possible number of shares of Common Stock that are eligible for vesting, which is 200% of the number of shares of Common Stock at target payout.
Restricted stock units granted 11,852 units RSUs granted April 6, 2026 to Elliot Staples
RSU vesting schedule 3 equal installments Vesting on April 6, 2027, 2028 and 2029
Performance stock units granted (max) 5,926 units TSR PSUs eligible to vest by January 27, 2029
PSU payout multiple 200% of target 5,926 TSR PSUs represent maximum possible shares at payout
Common stock holdings after RSU grant 34,148.56 shares Direct common stock reported following April 6, 2026 award
Performance stock units after grant 19,496.02 units Total performance stock units held after April 6, 2026 transaction
Grant price $0.00 per unit Both RSUs and PSUs granted at no cash cost to Staples
Performance period end date January 27, 2029 End of three-year TSR performance period for PSUs
restricted stock units financial
"Represents 11,852 restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to Mr. Staples"
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.
performance stock units financial
"This represents Mr. Staples's performance stock units that will be eligible for vesting"
Performance stock units are a type of company award that grants employees shares of stock only if certain performance goals are met. They motivate employees to work toward specific company achievements, aligning their interests with those of shareholders. For investors, they can influence a company's future stock supply and reflect management’s confidence in reaching key targets.
total shareholder return financial
"based on achievement of absolute total shareholder return compound annual growth rate goals"
Total shareholder return is the overall gain an investor gets from owning a stock, combining changes in the share price plus any cash payouts like dividends, and assuming those payouts are reinvested in more shares. Investors use it like a single score that shows the true return on their investment—similar to checking both the growth of a savings account and the interest earned—to compare how well different companies or investments perform over time.
compound annual growth rate financial
"absolute total shareholder return compound annual growth rate goals ("TSR PSUs")"
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) shows how much an investment or value has grown, on average, each year over a specific period. It considers the effect of growth that compounds or builds upon itself, similar to how interest accumulates in a savings account. Investors use CAGR to compare different investments’ long-term performance and to understand how steady or consistent their growth has been over time.
contingent right financial
"Each TSR PSU represents the contingent right to receive, upon vesting, one share"
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*
Staples Elliot

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O J.JILL, INC.
4 BATTERYMARCH PARK

(Street)
QUINCY MASSACHUSETTS 02169

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
J.Jill, Inc. [ JILL ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
See Remarks
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/06/2026
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 Stock04/06/2026A11,852(1)A$034,148.56D
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
Performance Stock Units(2)04/06/2026A5,926 (2) (2)Common Stock5,926$019,496.02D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents 11,852 restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to Mr. Staples on April 6, 2026 that will vest in equal installments on each April 6, 2027, April 6, 2028 and April 6, 2029 for an equal number of shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Stock").
2. This represents Mr. Staples's performance stock units that will be eligible for vesting based on achievement of absolute total shareholder return compound annual growth rate goals ("TSR PSUs") over a three-year performance period ending on January 27, 2029. Each TSR PSU represents the contingent right to receive, upon vesting, one share of Common Stock and the number of TSR PSUs reported represents the maximum possible number of shares of Common Stock that are eligible for vesting, which is 200% of the number of shares of Common Stock at target payout.
Remarks:
Senior Vice President, Creative Director
/s/ Kathleen Stevens, attorney-in-fact04/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did JILL officer Elliot Staples report?

Elliot Staples reported receiving equity awards from J.Jill, Inc. He was granted 11,852 restricted stock units and 5,926 performance stock units, both at no cost, increasing his potential future common stock holdings if time-based and performance conditions are satisfied.

How do Elliot Staples’s 11,852 JILL restricted stock units vest?

The 11,852 restricted stock units vest in three equal installments. They vest on April 6, 2027, April 6, 2028, and April 6, 2029, with each vested unit converting into one share of J.Jill common stock, assuming continued service through each vesting date.

What are the terms of the 5,926 JILL performance stock units granted to Elliot Staples?

The 5,926 performance stock units are tied to total shareholder return goals. They are eligible to vest over a three-year performance period ending January 27, 2029, with each unit representing a contingent right to one share of common stock if performance targets are met.

Why is 5,926 the maximum number of JILL performance stock units for Elliot Staples?

The 5,926 performance stock units represent the maximum possible payout level. This corresponds to 200% of the target number of shares, meaning actual vesting could be lower depending on J.Jill’s absolute total shareholder return compound annual growth rate over the performance period.

What is Elliot Staples’s JILL common stock holding after these RSU grants?

After receiving 11,852 restricted stock units, Staples’s reported common stock balance is 34,148.56 shares. This figure reflects his direct ownership following the award and shows the scale of his equity stake tied to J.Jill’s share price performance.