Paycom (NYSE: PAYC) president receives 20,950 restricted stock units grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Paycom Software, Inc. reported that President/Chief Client Officer Hadlock Terrell Shane acquired 20,950 shares of common stock on February 18, 2026 through a grant of restricted stock units under the Paycom Software, Inc. 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The units were granted at no cash purchase price. Following this award, his directly owned common stock holdings total 75,457 shares, including 20,950 unvested restricted stock units and 21,165 unvested shares of restricted stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Hadlock Terrell Shane

Role President/Chief Client Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	20,950	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 75,457 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents restricted stock units granted to the reporting person under the Paycom Software, Inc. 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Includes 20,950 unvested restricted stock units and 21,165 unvested shares of restricted stock.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hadlock Terrell Shane

(Last) (First) (Middle)

7501 W MEMORIAL RD

(Street)

OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73142

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Paycom Software, Inc. [ PAYC ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President/Chief Client Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/18/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/18/2026		A		20,950(1)	A	$0	75,457(2)	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents restricted stock units granted to the reporting person under the Paycom Software, Inc. 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

2. Includes 20,950 unvested restricted stock units and 21,165 unvested shares of restricted stock.

	/s/ Terrell Shane Hadlock	02/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did PAYC report for Hadlock Terrell Shane?

Paycom reported that Hadlock Terrell Shane received a grant of 20,950 restricted stock units on February 18, 2026. The award, granted at no cash price, increased his directly owned common stock holdings to 75,457 shares, including unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units.

What role does Hadlock Terrell Shane hold at Paycom Software (PAYC)?

Hadlock Terrell Shane serves as Paycom Software’s President and Chief Client Officer. His Form 4 filing reflects equity compensation tied to this executive role, specifically restricted stock units and restricted stock under the company’s 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan, aligning management interests with shareholders.

How many PAYC shares does Hadlock Terrell Shane own after this grant?

After the February 18, 2026 equity grant, Hadlock Terrell Shane directly owns 75,457 shares of Paycom common stock. This total includes 20,950 unvested restricted stock units and 21,165 unvested shares of restricted stock, as disclosed in the Form 4 footnotes for this transaction.

What equity plan was used for the 20,950 restricted stock units at PAYC?

The 20,950 restricted stock units granted to Hadlock Terrell Shane were issued under the Paycom Software, Inc. 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. This plan provides equity-based compensation, and the reported award represents non-cash acquisition of common stock through unvested restricted stock units subject to plan terms.

Was there a purchase price for the 20,950 PAYC restricted stock units?

There was no cash purchase price for the 20,950 restricted stock units granted to Hadlock Terrell Shane. The Form 4 shows a transaction price per share of $0.0000, indicating this was a non-cash equity award rather than an open-market stock purchase.

What types of unvested equity does Hadlock Terrell Shane hold in PAYC?

Hadlock Terrell Shane holds two types of unvested equity: 20,950 unvested restricted stock units and 21,165 unvested shares of restricted stock. Both positions relate to Paycom common stock and are disclosed in the Form 4 footnotes as part of his direct beneficial ownership.