Form 4: Synchrony Financial Director Roy A. Guthrie Reports Dividend Equivalent Unit Acquisition

Director Roy A. Guthrie reports acquisition of dividend equivalent units and indirect ownership of Synchrony Financial common stock.

Summary

• On May 15, 2025, Roy A. Guthrie, a director of Synchrony Financial, acquired 163 dividend equivalent units at a price of $60.49 per unit.
• These units were accrued as dividends paid on common shares underlying restricted stock units and deferred stock units previously granted to Mr. Guthrie under the company's Long-Term Incentive Plans and Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Following the transaction, Mr. Guthrie directly owns 36,183 dividend equivalent units.
• Mr. Guthrie is also the Investment Manager of Guthrie 2012 Investments LP, which owns 34,106 shares of Synchrony Financial common stock.
• Mr. Guthrie disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his direct pecuniary interest.
• The report was signed by Danielle Do, as attorney in fact, on May 19, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document is a routine regulatory filing, indicating standard corporate governance practices. The sentiment is neutral to slightly positive as it reflects ongoing compensation and investment activities of a company director.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are standard practice for reporting changes in beneficial ownership by company insiders, providing transparency to investors.

Stakeholder Impact

• The filing provides transparency to shareholders regarding the holdings of company insiders.

Key Dates

Keywords

Synchrony Financial, Director, Roy A. Guthrie, Dividend Equivalent Units, Form 4, Beneficial Ownership, Guthrie 2012 Investments LP, Common Stock