Assured Guaranty director gets stock award

ASSURED GUARANTY LTD director Thomas W. Jones received an equity grant and had shares withheld for taxes.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/04/2026 - 06:11 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ASSURED GUARANTY LTD director Thomas W. Jones received an equity grant and had shares withheld for taxes. On April 30, 2026, 365 Common Shares were disposed of at $81.90 per share to cover tax liability. On May 1, 2026, he acquired 1,756 Common Shares as restricted stock under the Assured Guaranty Ltd. 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan, as an annual retainer equity award for non-management directors; these shares become non-forfeitable immediately before the 2027 annual shareholders meeting. Following these transactions, Jones directly holds 47,305 Common Shares.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider JONES THOMAS W

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Shares	1,756	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Shares	365	$81.90	$30K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 47,305 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Common Shares, 45,914 to 47,305 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Common Shares being withheld to pay tax liability.
2. F2. 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 stock grant: 1,756 Common Shares Shares withheld for taxes: 365 Common Shares Tax withholding price: $81.90 per share +1 more

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Restricted stock grant 1,756 Common Shares Annual retainer equity award to non-management director on May 1, 2026

Shares withheld for taxes 365 Common Shares Tax-withholding disposition at $81.90 per share on April 30, 2026

Tax withholding price $81.90 per share Price applied to 365 shares delivered for tax liability

Post-transaction holdings 47,305 Common Shares Direct ownership by Thomas W. Jones following reported transactions

Key Terms

Restricted stock, annual retainer equity award, Long Term Incentive Plan, tax liability, +1 more

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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."

non-management directors financial

"Restricted stock awarded to non-management directors as an annual retainer equity award"

FAQ

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What insider transactions did AGO director Thomas W. Jones report?

Thomas W. Jones reported two transactions: 365 AGO common shares were withheld to cover tax liability, and 1,756 restricted common shares were granted as an annual retainer equity award under the 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan.

How many Assured Guaranty (AGO) shares does Thomas W. Jones now hold?

After the reported transactions, Thomas W. Jones directly holds 47,305 AGO common shares. This figure reflects both the 365 shares withheld for tax liability and the 1,756 restricted shares granted as part of his director equity compensation.

What is the nature of the 1,756 AGO restricted shares granted to Thomas W. Jones?

The 1,756 AGO restricted shares are an annual retainer equity award for a non-management director under the Assured Guaranty Ltd. 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan. These restricted shares become non-forfeitable immediately before the company’s 2027 annual shareholders meeting.

Were the 365 AGO shares a market sale by Thomas W. Jones?

The 365 AGO common shares were not an open-market sale. They were withheld at $81.90 per share to satisfy a tax liability, classified as a tax-withholding disposition rather than a discretionary sale of shares into the market.

Why did Assured Guaranty (AGO) withhold shares from Thomas W. Jones?

Assured Guaranty withheld 365 AGO common shares from Thomas W. Jones to pay a tax liability associated with his equity compensation. This tax-withholding disposition is a standard mechanism where shares are delivered to satisfy owed taxes instead of a cash payment.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

JONES THOMAS W

(Last) (First) (Middle)

30 WOODBOURNE AVENUE 5TH FLOOR

(Street)

HAMILTON HM 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)

X	Director		10% 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)

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 Shares	04/30/2026		F		365(1)	D	$81.9	45,549	D
Common Shares	05/01/2026		A		1,756	A	$0(2)	47,305	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. 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-fact	05/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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