Assured Guaranty (NYSE: AGO) director granted 1,756 restricted shares with 365 withheld for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ASSURED GUARANTY LTD director Antonio Ursano Jr. reported equity compensation activity in Common Shares. On May 1, 2026, he acquired 1,756 restricted shares at $0.00 per share as an annual retainer equity award under the company’s 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan.
According to the footnotes, these restricted shares become non‑forfeitable immediately before the 2027 annual shareholders meeting. On April 30, 2026, 365 shares were withheld at $81.90 per share to cover tax liability. After these transactions, he directly holds 5,585 Common Shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Ursano Antonio Jr.
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Shares | 1,756 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Shares | 365 | $81.90 | $30K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares — 5,585 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Common Shares being withheld to pay tax liability. Restricted stock awarded to non-management directors as an annual retainer equity award pursuant to the Assured Guaranty Ltd. 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan, which become non-forfeitable on the day immediately prior to the 2027 annual shareholders meeting.
Key Figures
Restricted shares granted: 1,756 shares
Tax withholding shares: 365 shares
Withholding share value: $81.90 per share
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4 metrics
Restricted shares granted
1,756 shares
Common Shares award on May 1, 2026
Tax withholding shares
365 shares
Shares withheld on April 30, 2026
Withholding share value
$81.90 per share
Tax liability payment price
Shares held after transactions
5,585 shares
Direct Common Shares ownership following Form 4
Key Terms
Restricted stock, annual retainer equity award, Long Term Incentive Plan, tax liability
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Restricted stock financial
"Restricted stock awarded to non-management directors as an annual retainer equity award"
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.
annual retainer equity award financial
"Restricted stock awarded to non-management directors as an annual retainer equity award"
Long Term Incentive Plan financial
"pursuant to the Assured Guaranty Ltd. 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan"
A long term incentive plan is a company program that awards executives and key employees bonuses—often in stock, options, or cash—only if the business meets multi-year performance goals. It links management pay to company results—like tying a coach’s bonus to a team’s multi-season record—so investors monitor it for how leaders are motivated, potential share dilution, and signals about the company’s long-term priorities.
tax liability financial
"Common Shares being withheld to pay tax liability"
FAQ
What insider transactions did AGO director Antonio Ursano report on this Form 4?
AGO director Antonio Ursano reported receiving 1,756 restricted Common Shares as equity compensation and 365 shares withheld to cover tax liability. These are compensation-related and tax-withholding entries, not open-market purchases or sales, and adjust his direct ownership position accordingly.