AFG (NYSE: AFG) director granted 1,299 restricted shares under stock plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

VERITY WILLIAM W reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC director William W. Verity received a grant of restricted stock. He was awarded 1,299 shares of common stock at no cash cost, issued under the company’s Amended and Restated 2015 Stock Incentive Plan. Following this equity award, his direct holdings total 14,418 common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider VERITY WILLIAM W

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,299	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 14,418 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 1,299 shares Transaction price per share: $0.0000 per share Shares owned after grant: 14,418 shares

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Restricted stock grant 1,299 shares Grant of common stock under 2015 Stock Incentive Plan

Transaction price per share $0.0000 per share Equity award granted at no cash cost

Shares owned after grant 14,418 shares Total direct common stock holdings after transaction

Key Terms

restricted stock, Amended and Restated 2015 Stock Incentive Plan, Form 4, transaction code "A"

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restricted stock financial

"Represents a grant of restricted stock issued under the Company's Amended and Restated 2015 Stock Incentive Plan."

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

Amended and Restated 2015 Stock Incentive Plan financial

"Represents a grant of restricted stock issued under the Company's Amended and Restated 2015 Stock Incentive Plan."

Form 4 regulatory

"This total includes the newly granted 1,299 restricted shares and represents his direct ownership position as disclosed in the Form 4 insider filing."

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

transaction code "A" regulatory

"The transaction code is “A” for a grant, award, or other acquisition, and the footnote explains it is restricted stock issued under AFG’s plan."

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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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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^*

VERITY WILLIAM W

(Last) (First) (Middle)

301 EAST FOURTH STREET

(Street)

CINCINNATI OHIO 45202

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC [ AFG ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/01/2026

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

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/01/2026		A		1,299	A	$0(1)	14,418	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 a grant of restricted stock issued under the Company's Amended and Restated 2015 Stock Incentive Plan.

	William W. Verity By: Joseph C.Alter, as Attorney-in-Fact	06/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP (AFG) director William W. Verity report?

William W. Verity reported receiving a grant of 1,299 shares of AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP common stock. The award was made as restricted stock under the company’s Amended and Restated 2015 Stock Incentive Plan, reflecting equity-based director compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

How many AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP (AFG) shares does William W. Verity hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, William W. Verity holds 14,418 shares of AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP common stock directly. This total includes the newly granted 1,299 restricted shares and represents his direct ownership position as disclosed in the Form 4 insider filing.

What type of shares were granted to the AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP (AFG) director on this Form 4?

The filing shows a grant of restricted common stock to the director. Specifically, 1,299 restricted shares were issued under AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP’s Amended and Restated 2015 Stock Incentive Plan, a company equity plan used to compensate directors and other participants with stock-based awards.

Did William W. Verity pay a purchase price for the AFG shares reported in this Form 4?

No cash purchase price was paid for these shares. The Form 4 lists a transaction price per share of 0.0000, indicating the 1,299 shares were granted as restricted stock compensation under AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP’s Amended and Restated 2015 Stock Incentive Plan.

Is the Form 4 transaction in AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP (AFG) an open-market buy or a compensation grant?

The Form 4 reflects a compensation-related grant, not an open-market buy. The transaction code is “A” for a grant, award, or other acquisition, and the footnote explains it is restricted stock issued under AFG’s Amended and Restated 2015 Stock Incentive Plan.