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ACIC (ACIC) compliance chief exercises stock units and settles tax with shares

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AMERICAN COASTAL INSURANCE Corp Chief Compliance/Risk Officer James Andy Gray reported equity award activity and related tax withholding. On May 7, he exercised awards covering 6,619 shares of Common Stock and had 3,042 shares withheld to cover tax or exercise obligations at $10.85 per share.

Following these transactions, he directly owned 210,546 shares of Common Stock. He also continued to hold derivative awards, including performance stock units, restricted stock units, and dividend equivalent units, which generally vest over three years and convert into one share of common stock per unit subject to time-based and performance-based vesting conditions.

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Insider Gray James Andy
Role Chief Compliance/Risk Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 2,069 $0.00 --
Exercise Performance Stock Units 4,138 $0.00 --
Exercise Dividend Equivalent Units 137 $11.31 $2K
Exercise Dividend Equivalent Units 275 $11.31 $3K
Exercise Common Stock 8,826 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 3,042 $10.85 $33K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 6,349 shares (Direct, null); Performance Stock Units — 12,695 shares (Direct, null); Dividend Equivalent Units — 427 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 210,546 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each stock unit represents a conditional right to receive one share of the company's common stock. 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 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 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.
Tax-withholding shares 3,042 shares Delivered at $10.85 per share on May 7 to cover obligations
Tax-withholding price $10.85/share Value used for 3,042-share tax-withholding disposition
Shares from award exercises 6,619 shares Common Stock received from exercising equity awards on May 7
Common shares held after 210,546 shares Direct ownership of ACIC Common Stock following transactions
Performance stock units remaining 12,695 units Performance stock units outstanding after transaction date
Restricted stock units remaining 6,349 units Restricted stock units outstanding after transaction date
Dividend equivalent units (type 1) 853 units Dividend equivalent units linked to restricted stock units after activity
Dividend equivalent units (type 2) 427 units Dividend equivalent units linked to performance stock units after activity
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The restricted stock units are subject to vesting over three years with one third..."
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.
Performance Stock Units financial
"The performance units are subject to vesting over three years with one third..."
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.
Dividend Equivalent Units financial
"The dividend equivalent units will vest proportionately with the underlying restricted stock units..."
Dividend equivalent units are bookkeeping credits that mirror cash dividends paid on actual shares, granted to holders of stock-based awards such as restricted stock units or deferred compensation. They matter to investors because they increase a company’s reported employee compensation cost and can lead to issuance of more shares or cash payouts over time, similar to extra pay linked to ownership that affects shareholder dilution and corporate cash flow.
conditional right financial
"Each stock unit represents a conditional right to receive one share of the company's common stock."
vesting financial
"The performance units are subject to vesting over three years with one third..."
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.
performance factors financial
"The number of shares ... depends on the achievement of certain performance factors."
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)
05/07/2026
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 Stock05/07/2026M8,826A$0.00210,546D
Common Stock05/07/2026F3,042D$10.85207,504D
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(1)05/07/2026M2,069 (2) (2)Common Stock2,069$0.006,349D
Performance Stock Units(1)05/07/2026M4,138 (3) (4)Common Stock4,138$0.0012,695D
Dividend Equivalent Units(1)05/07/2026M137 (5) (5)Common Stock137$11.31427D
Dividend Equivalent Units(1)05/07/2026M275 (6) (6)Common Stock275$11.31853D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each stock unit represents a conditional right to receive one share of the company's common stock.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
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 Gray05/11/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did ACIC Chief Compliance/Risk Officer James Andy Gray report?

James Andy Gray exercised equity awards and had shares withheld for taxes. He converted performance, restricted, and dividend equivalent units into 6,619 shares of Common Stock and used 3,042 shares, valued at $10.85 each, to satisfy tax or exercise obligations.

How many AMERICAN COASTAL INSURANCE (ACIC) shares does James Andy Gray hold after these Form 4 transactions?

After the reported transactions, James Andy Gray directly holds 210,546 shares of AMERICAN COASTAL INSURANCE Corp Common Stock. This reflects equity awards exercised on May 7 and shares withheld to cover associated tax or exercise liabilities, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

What does the tax-withholding disposition in James Andy Gray’s ACIC Form 4 mean?

The tax-withholding disposition reflects 3,042 ACIC shares delivered at $10.85 each to pay tax or exercise obligations. This F-code transaction is not an open-market sale but an administrative step related to vesting or exercise of equity awards granted by AMERICAN COASTAL INSURANCE Corp.

What types of equity awards are involved in James Andy Gray’s ACIC Form 4 filing?

The filing includes performance stock units, restricted stock units, and dividend equivalent units tied to ACIC Common Stock. Each unit generally represents a conditional right to one share, vesting over three years, with performance units delivering between 0% and 150% of the stated amount based on performance.

How do performance stock units work for AMERICAN COASTAL INSURANCE (ACIC) executives like James Andy Gray?

Performance stock units vest over three years, one-third each period, and convert into ACIC common shares. The actual shares delivered can range from 0% to 150% of the target number, depending on achievement of specified performance factors described in the applicable award agreements.