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American Coastal Insurance (ACIC) officer exercises awards, boosts holdings

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American Coastal Insurance Corp’s Chief Compliance/Risk Officer James Andy Gray exercised multiple stock-based awards into common shares. On April 3, he converted performance stock units, restricted stock units, and dividend equivalent units into common stock, including a 9,829-share derivative exercise in common stock.

To cover tax obligations, 3,703 common shares were disposed of via share withholding, a non-market transaction, leaving him with 201,720 common shares held directly. He also continues to hold 16,833 performance stock units and 8,418 restricted stock units, which vest over three years based on service and performance conditions.

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Insider Gray James Andy
Role Chief Compliance/Risk Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Performance Stock Units 4,421 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 2,210 $0.00 --
Exercise Dividend Equivalent Units 153 $11.31 $2K
Exercise Dividend Equivalent Units 94 $11.85 $1K
Exercise Dividend Equivalent Units 306 $11.31 $3K
Exercise Dividend Equivalent Units 187 $11.85 $2K
Exercise Common Stock 9,829 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 3,703 $10.97 $41K
Holdings After Transaction: Performance Stock Units — 16,833 shares (Direct); Restricted Stock Units — 8,418 shares (Direct); Dividend Equivalent Units — 564 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 205,423 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each stock unit represents a conditional right to receive one share of the company's common stock. The performance units are subject to vesting over three years with one third, rounded down to the nearest whole share of stock, vesting in each period. The number of shares of common stock that will be delivered for each performance stock unit depends on the achievement of certain performance factors. Depending on actual performance, the number of shares of common stock delivered upon the vesting date (based on the terms outlined in the respective award agreement) can range from 0% to 150% of the number presented above. The restricted stock units are subject to vesting over three years with one third, rounded down to the nearest whole share of stock, vesting in each period. The dividend equivalent units will vest proportionately with the underlying restricted stock units to which they relate. The dividend equivalent units will vest proportionately with the underlying performance stock units to which they relate.
Derivative exercise into common stock 9,829 shares Common Stock acquired via code M on April 3
Tax-withholding shares 3,703 shares Common Stock disposed at $10.97/share, code F
Common shares after transactions 201,720 shares Direct ownership following April 3 Form 4 events
Performance stock units held 16,833 units Total performance stock units after April 3 vesting/exercise
Restricted stock units held 8,418 units Total restricted stock units after April 3 vesting/exercise
Dividend equivalent unit prices $11.31 and $11.85 per share Reference prices for dividend equivalent unit conversions
Derivative exercise shares 7,371 shares Underlying common shares from derivative exercises (code M)
Performance Stock Units financial
"The number of shares of common stock that will be delivered for each performance stock unit depends on the achievement of certain performance factors."
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.
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The restricted stock units are subject to vesting over three years with one third, rounded down to the nearest whole share of stock, vesting in each period."
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.
Dividend Equivalent Units financial
"The dividend equivalent units will vest proportionately with the underlying restricted stock units to which they relate."
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
vesting financial
"The performance units are subject to vesting over three years with one third, rounded down to the nearest whole share of stock, vesting in each period."
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
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*
Gray James Andy

(Last)(First)(Middle)
570 CARILLON PARKWAY, SUITE 100

(Street)
SAINT PETERSBURG FLORIDA 33716

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AMERICAN COASTAL INSURANCE Corp [ ACIC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Compliance/Risk Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/03/2026
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 Stock04/03/2026M9,829A$0.00205,423D
Common Stock04/03/2026F3,703D$10.97201,720D
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(1)04/03/2026M4,421 (2) (3)Common Stock4,421$0.0016,833D
Restricted Stock Units(1)04/03/2026M2,210 (4) (4)Common Stock2,210$0.008,418D
Dividend Equivalent Units(1)04/03/2026M153 (5) (5)Common Stock153$11.31564D
Dividend Equivalent Units(1)04/03/2026M94 (5) (5)Common Stock94$11.8592D
Dividend Equivalent Units(1)04/03/2026M306 (6) (6)Common Stock306$11.311,128D
Dividend Equivalent Units(1)04/03/2026M187 (6) (6)Common Stock187$11.85185D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each stock unit represents a conditional right to receive one share of the company's common stock.
2. The performance units are subject to vesting over three years with one third, rounded down to the nearest whole share of stock, vesting in each period.
3. The number of shares of common stock that will be delivered for each performance stock unit depends on the achievement of certain performance factors. Depending on actual performance, the number of shares of common stock delivered upon the vesting date (based on the terms outlined in the respective award agreement) can range from 0% to 150% of the number presented above.
4. The restricted stock units are subject to vesting over three years with one third, rounded down to the nearest whole share of stock, vesting in each period.
5. The dividend equivalent units will vest proportionately with the underlying restricted stock units to which they relate.
6. The dividend equivalent units will vest proportionately with the underlying performance stock units to which they relate.
/s/ Alexander Baty, Attorney-in-Fact for James Gray04/07/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did ACIC’s James Andy Gray report in this Form 4?

He reported exercising stock-based awards into common shares and a related tax-withholding share disposition. The transactions reflect compensation vesting rather than open-market buying or selling of American Coastal Insurance Corp (ACIC) stock.

How many ACIC common shares did James Andy Gray acquire and retain?

He acquired 9,829 common shares through derivative exercises, with 3,703 shares withheld for taxes. After these transactions, he directly owns 201,720 common shares of American Coastal Insurance Corp (ACIC), according to the Form 4 disclosure.

What are the performance and restricted stock units held by ACIC’s Gray?

Following the transactions, he holds 16,833 performance stock units and 8,418 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a conditional right to one ACIC common share, subject to three-year vesting and, for performance units, achievement of specified performance factors.

How do dividend equivalent units work in this ACIC Form 4 filing?

The filing shows dividend equivalent units that convert into ACIC common stock. These units vest proportionately with the related restricted or performance stock units, effectively crediting additional shares that mirror dividends paid on the underlying awards over time.

Was the Form 4 transaction a market sale of ACIC shares?

No, the disposition involved 3,703 shares withheld for taxes, coded “F” for tax-withholding. This is a non-market transaction used to satisfy tax liabilities on vested awards, not an open-market sale initiated by the insider.