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Lithium Americas (LAC) CEO receives new RSU and share grants

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Lithium Americas Corp. reported that President & CEO Jonathan David Evans received new equity awards. He was granted 146,107 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing a right to one common share, and a separate award of 82,172 common shares, both at no cash cost.

The RSU grant of 146,107 units vests in three equal annual installments beginning in 2027, while a short‑term restricted share unit grant vests 100% 60 days from the grant date. Following these awards, Evans directly holds 768,844 common shares and 146,107 RSUs, reflecting routine compensation-related acquisitions with no open‑market buying or selling.

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Insider Evans Jonathan David
Role President & CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 146,107 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Shares 82,172 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 146,107 shares (Direct); Common Shares — 768,844 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents grant of short-term restricted share units which vest 100% 60 days from the grant date. Each restricted share unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. Represents grant of 146,107 RSUs on January 29, 2026, which vest 1/3 annually on the anniversary of the grant date, beginning in 2027.
RSU grant 146,107 RSUs Granted January 29, 2026; each RSU equals one common share
Common shares granted 82,172 shares Award of common shares at $0.00 per share
Common shares held after 768,844 shares Direct holdings of CEO after the grant
RSU vesting schedule 1/3 annually 146,107 RSUs vest annually beginning in 2027
Short-term RSU vesting 100% in 60 days Short-term restricted share units vest 60 days from grant date
Grant price $0.00 per share Both RSUs and common share awards reported at zero cash price
Restricted Stock Units financial
"security_title: "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.
restricted share units financial
"Represents grant of short-term restricted share units which vest 100% 60 days"
Restricted share units (RSUs) are a promise from a company to give an employee or service provider actual shares or cash equal to the shares after certain conditions are met, typically staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them like a time-locked gift card that becomes usable only after you’ve earned it. For investors, RSUs matter because they align employee incentives with company performance and can increase the number of shares outstanding over time, diluting existing ownership and affecting earnings per share.
RSU financial
"Each restricted share unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation, usually with certain restrictions or conditions, such as remaining with the company for a set period. When these restrictions lift, employees receive actual shares that they can sell or hold. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock supply and reflect the company's commitment to attracting and retaining talent.
contingent right financial
"represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock"
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Evans Jonathan David

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O LITHIUM AMERICAS CORP.
5310 KIETZKE LANE, SUITE 200

(Street)
RENO NEVADA 89511

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
LITHIUM AMERICAS CORP. [ LAC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President & CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/29/2026
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 Shares01/29/2026A82,172(1)A$0768,844D
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(2)01/29/2026A146,107 (3) (3)Common Shares146,107$0146,107D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents grant of short-term restricted share units which vest 100% 60 days from the grant date.
2. Each restricted share unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.
3. Represents grant of 146,107 RSUs on January 29, 2026, which vest 1/3 annually on the anniversary of the grant date, beginning in 2027.
/s/ Tereza Fonda as attorney-in-fact for Jonathan David Evans03/27/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Lithium Americas (LAC) disclose about its CEO’s latest stock awards?

Lithium Americas disclosed that President & CEO Jonathan David Evans received 146,107 restricted stock units and 82,172 common shares as equity awards, all at a price of $0.00 per share, indicating compensation-related grants rather than open-market purchases.

How many Lithium Americas (LAC) shares does the CEO hold after these grants?

After the reported grants, CEO Jonathan David Evans directly holds 768,844 common shares of Lithium Americas. He also holds 146,107 restricted stock units that can convert into common shares upon vesting, increasing his potential equity exposure to the company over time.

How do the new RSUs for Lithium Americas (LAC) CEO vest over time?

The 146,107 restricted stock units granted to Lithium Americas CEO Jonathan David Evans vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on the first anniversary of the January 29, 2026 grant date, meaning one-third vests each year starting in 2027.

What are the short-term restricted share units granted to the Lithium Americas (LAC) CEO?

The filing notes a grant of short-term restricted share units to CEO Jonathan David Evans that vest 100% sixty days from the January 29, 2026 grant date. These units are structured to convert into common shares once the short vesting period is completed.

Did the Lithium Americas (LAC) CEO buy or sell shares in the open market?

The transactions reported are classified as grant or award acquisitions at $0.00 per share, not open-market purchases or sales. They reflect equity compensation granted by Lithium Americas to CEO Jonathan David Evans, with no indicated market trading activity in this filing.