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AGO (NYSE: AGO) CEO uses 34,785 shares to cover equity award taxes

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Assured Guaranty Ltd. President and CEO Dominic Frederico reported a tax-related share disposition. On February 23, 2026, he had 34,785 common shares withheld at $85.11 per share to cover tax liabilities associated with equity compensation, rather than selling shares in the open market.

After this withholding, he directly owned about 1,314,295 common shares. He also reported indirect holdings of 9,400 shares through his wife, 200 shares through his daughter, and 345,000 shares through a family limited partnership.

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Insights

Tax withholding reduced reported holdings but did not involve an open-market sale.

The filing shows Dominic Frederico had 34,785 Assured Guaranty common shares withheld at $85.11 per share to satisfy tax obligations tied to equity awards. The Form 4 labels this as a tax-withholding disposition under code F, not a discretionary sale.

Following the transaction, he directly held about 1,314,295 shares, plus indirect interests of 9,400 shares via his wife, 200 shares via his daughter, and 345,000 shares via a family limited partnership. This appears to be routine equity-compensation administration rather than a change in investment stance, so overall impact is neutral.

Insider FREDERICO DOMINIC
Role President/CEO/Deputy Chairman
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Shares 34,785 $85.11 $2.96M
holding Common Shares -- -- --
holding Common Shares -- -- --
holding Common Shares -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 1,314,295.003 shares (Direct); Common Shares — 9,400 shares (Indirect, By Wife)
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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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*
FREDERICO DOMINIC
(Last) (First) (Middle)
30 WOODBOURNE AVENUE
5TH FLOOR
(Street)
HAMILTON D0 HM 08
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ASSURED GUARANTY LTD [ AGO ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
President/CEO/Deputy Chairman
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/23/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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 Shares 02/23/2026 F 34,785(1) D $85.11 1,314,295.0034 D
Common Shares 9,400 I By Wife
Common Shares 200 I By Daughter
Common Shares 345,000 I By Family Limited Partnership
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. Common Shares being withheld to pay tax liability.
Remarks:
/s/ Ling Chow, Attorney-in-fact 02/25/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did AGO President/CEO Dominic Frederico report on this Form 4?

Dominic Frederico reported a tax-withholding disposition of 34,785 Assured Guaranty common shares. The shares were withheld at $85.11 each to cover tax obligations from equity compensation, rather than sold in an open-market transaction.

Was the AGO Form 4 transaction an open-market sale of shares by the CEO?

No, the Form 4 shows a code F tax-withholding transaction, not an open-market sale. 34,785 shares were withheld to pay tax liabilities tied to equity awards, according to the footnote, which differs from a discretionary sale into the market.

How many Assured Guaranty (AGO) shares does Dominic Frederico own after this Form 4 event?

After the tax-withholding transaction, he directly owned about 1,314,295 common shares. The filing also reports indirect holdings of 9,400 shares through his wife, 200 shares through his daughter, and 345,000 shares through a family limited partnership.

What does transaction code F mean in the AGO Form 4 for Dominic Frederico?

Transaction code F indicates payment of an exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities. Here, 34,785 common shares were withheld at $85.11 to satisfy tax obligations, as noted in the description and footnote, rather than being sold for investment reasons.

What indirect holdings of AGO shares are reported for Dominic Frederico on this Form 4?

The Form 4 lists indirect ownership of 9,400 shares held by his wife, 200 shares held by his daughter, and 345,000 shares held through a family limited partnership. These are in addition to his direct holdings of about 1,314,295 shares.

Does the AGO Form 4 suggest a change in Dominic Frederico’s investment view of the company?

The filing primarily reflects a tax-withholding disposition of 34,785 shares, a common administrative event for equity compensation. It does not record an open-market sale, so it does not clearly indicate a change in his investment view based on this information alone.