Director Shira Goodman filed a Form 4 on October 29, 2026, reporting the acquisition of 1,351 shares of American Public Education, Inc. common stock on October 27, 2026, under the company's non-employee director compensation policy.

Key Highlights

  • Reporting person: Shira Goodman, identified as a Director of American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI).
  • Transaction date: October 27, 2026, the same date as her appointment to the Board of Directors.
  • Shares acquired: 1,351 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01, acquired at a price of $0.
  • Transaction code: "A" (acquisition), with the award described as a prorated restricted stock grant tied to her board appointment.
  • Resulting ownership: 1,351 shares beneficially owned directly following the transaction.
  • Vesting date: Shares vest on the earlier of May 22, 2027, or immediately prior to the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
  • Annual policy value: The director compensation policy provides each non-employee director a restricted stock award with a value of $110,000 on the date of grant; Goodman's award was prorated.

Goodman's Prorated Director Stock Award at American Public Education

According to the filing, Shira Goodman was appointed to the Board of Directors of American Public Education, Inc. effective October 27, 2026. On that same date, the company's Management Development and Compensation Committee granted her a prorated award of restricted common stock under the company's non-employee director compensation policy, which the filing states "annually grants each non-employee director an award of restricted common stock of the Company having a value of $110,000 on the date of grant."

The filing reports that Goodman received 1,351 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01, at a price of $0, through transaction code "A." The shares are held directly. As a result of this transaction, Goodman's total beneficial ownership stands at 1,351 shares, all directly held, according to the filing.

The filing discloses that the restricted shares vest on the earlier of May 22, 2027, or immediately prior to the company's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The Form 4 was signed by Edward H. Codispoti as Attorney-in-Fact and was filed on October 29, 2026. No derivative securities were reported in connection with this transaction.

What Was Disclosed

American Public Education, Inc. director Shira Goodman disclosed the acquisition of 1,351 restricted shares of common stock on October 27, 2026, at $0, as a prorated board appointment award. The shares are subject to vesting no later than May 22, 2027.