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

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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.

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Insider JONES THOMAS W
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 — 47,305 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 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
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"
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
JONES THOMAS W
(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$81.945,549D
Common Shares05/01/2026A1,756A$0(2)47,305D
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)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

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.