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Assured Guaranty (NYSE: AGO) director granted 1,756 restricted shares with 365 withheld for taxes

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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 Ursano Antonio Jr.
Role null
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)
  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.
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
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"
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*
Ursano Antonio Jr.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
30 WOODBOURNE AVENUE 5TH FLOOR

(Street)
HAMILTONHM 08

(City)(State)(Zip)

BERMUDA

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ASSURED GUARANTY LTD [ AGO ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/30/2026
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 Shares04/30/2026F365(1)D$81.93,829D
Common Shares05/01/2026A1,756A$0(2)5,585D
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Common Shares being withheld to pay tax liability.
2. 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.
Remarks:
/s/ Ling Chow, Attorney-in-fact05/04/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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.

How many Assured Guaranty (AGO) shares did Antonio Ursano receive as an award?

He received 1,756 restricted Common Shares of Assured Guaranty as an annual retainer equity award. The grant was made under the Assured Guaranty Ltd. 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan and is structured as compensation for his service as a non‑management director.

When do Antonio Ursano’s newly granted AGO restricted shares vest?

The restricted shares become non‑forfeitable on the day immediately prior to the 2027 annual shareholders meeting. Until that date, the award remains subject to forfeiture conditions tied to the vesting schedule defined in the Assured Guaranty Ltd. 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan.

Why were 365 AGO shares disposed of in Antonio Ursano’s Form 4 filing?

The 365 Common Shares were withheld to pay tax liability related to equity compensation, at a value of $81.90 per share. This is a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale, and is a common mechanism for satisfying associated tax obligations.

What is Antonio Ursano’s AGO share ownership after these reported transactions?

Following the reported grant and tax withholding, Antonio Ursano directly holds 5,585 Common Shares of Assured Guaranty. This figure reflects his updated direct ownership position as disclosed in the Form 4 after both the restricted stock award and share withholding.