AMERISAFE (NASDAQ: AMSF) CFO awarded 33,003 restricted stock units vesting from 2027

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ramos Guillermo A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

AMERISAFE INC executive Guillermo A. Ramos, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, received a grant of 33,003 restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of AMERISAFE common stock. Following this grant, he holds 33,003 restricted stock units directly.

The award vests over four years in annual installments of 15%, 20%, 30% and 35%, beginning on May 7, 2027, the first anniversary of the grant date. This structure links a significant portion of the executive’s compensation to the company’s long-term share performance and continued service.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Ramos Guillermo A

Role EVP / Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Unit	33,003	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 33,003 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. The restricted stock units vest in four annual installments of 15%, 20%, 30% and 35% beginning May 7, 2027, the first anniversary of the grant date.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 33,003 units Units per share: 1 unit = 1 share Post-grant RSU holdings: 33,003 units +3 more

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RSUs granted 33,003 units Restricted stock unit award to CFO on May 7, 2026

Units per share 1 unit = 1 share Each RSU represents one share of common stock

Post-grant RSU holdings 33,003 units Total restricted stock units held directly after transaction

Grant price $0.0000 per unit Reported price for restricted stock unit grant

First vesting date May 7, 2027 First anniversary of grant; start of vesting

Vesting tranches 15%, 20%, 30%, 35% Annual vesting percentages over four years

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Unit, contingent right, vest, installments

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Restricted Stock Unit financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock."

A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.

contingent right financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock."

vest financial

"The restricted stock units vest in four annual installments of 15%, 20%, 30% and 35% beginning May 7, 2027."

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

installments financial

"The restricted stock units vest in four annual installments of 15%, 20%, 30% and 35% beginning May 7, 2027."

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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^*

Ramos Guillermo A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2301 HIGHWAY 190 WEST

(Street)

DERIDDER LOUISIANA 70634

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AMERISAFE INC [ AMSF ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP / Chief Financial Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/07/2026

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

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
Restricted Stock Unit	(1)	05/07/2026		A		33,003(1)		(2)	(2)	Common stock	33,003	$0	33,003	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.

2. The restricted stock units vest in four annual installments of 15%, 20%, 30% and 35% beginning May 7, 2027, the first anniversary of the grant date.

	/s/ Guillermo A. Ramos	05/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did AMSF executive Guillermo A. Ramos report in this Form 4 filing?

He reported receiving 33,003 restricted stock units as compensation. These units give a contingent right to receive an equal number of AMERISAFE common shares, aligning part of his pay with the company’s stock performance over a multi-year vesting period.

How many restricted stock units did AMSF’s CFO receive in this grant?

He received 33,003 restricted stock units in this transaction. Each unit represents the right to receive one share of AMERISAFE common stock, creating a direct link between his future compensation value and the company’s share price over time.

What is the vesting schedule for Guillermo Ramos’s 33,003 AMSF restricted stock units?

The 33,003 restricted stock units vest in four annual installments starting May 7, 2027. The schedule is 15% the first year, then 20%, 30% and 35% in subsequent years, encouraging long-term retention and alignment with shareholder interests.

Does the AMSF CFO pay anything for these 33,003 restricted stock units?

The grant price per unit is reported as $0.0000, indicating no cash paid by the executive. Instead, these units are part of his compensation package, with value depending on AMERISAFE’s stock price when the units vest into common shares.

How many AMSF restricted stock units does Guillermo Ramos hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After this grant, he holds 33,003 restricted stock units directly. This total reflects the newly awarded units, which convert into AMERISAFE common stock only as they vest over the four-year schedule beginning on May 7, 2027.

What type of security is reported in this AMSF Form 4 transaction?

The security reported is a restricted stock unit, a derivative equity award. Each unit is a contingent right to receive one share of AMERISAFE common stock, subject to the multi-year vesting conditions described in the filing’s footnotes.