Citizens Financial (NYSE: CFG) director receives 2,608-share stock award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP INC/RI director Claude E. Wade received a stock-based compensation award. On April 23, 2026, he acquired 2,608 shares of common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share as a restricted stock unit grant under the company’s 2014 Non-Employee Directors Compensation Plan. Following this award, he directly holds a total of 7,549.582 shares of Citizens Financial Group common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Wade Claude E.

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,608	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 7,549.582 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU award size: 2,608 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Post-transaction holdings: 7,549.582 shares

3 metrics

RSU award size 2,608 shares Restricted stock unit grant on April 23, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Stated price for RSU award

Post-transaction holdings 7,549.582 shares Common stock directly held after award

Key Terms

restricted stock unit, Non-Employee Directors Compensation Plan, Form 4

3 terms

restricted stock unit financial

"Reflects a restricted stock unit award granted to the filer"

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.

Non-Employee Directors Compensation Plan financial

"2014 Non-Employee Directors Compensation Plan"

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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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^*

Wade Claude E.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

600 WASHINGTON BLVD.

(Street)

STAMFORD CONNECTICUT 06901

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP INC/RI [ CFG ]

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)
04/23/2026

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 Stock	04/23/2026		A		2,608(1)	A	$0	7,549.582	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. Reflects a restricted stock unit award granted to the filer pursuant to the Amended & Restated Citizens Financial Group, Inc. 2014 Non-Employee Directors Compensation Plan

Remarks:

	/s/ Divina P. Pabalate-Inchoco, Attorney-in-Fact	04/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Claude E. Wade report for Citizens Financial Group (CFG)?

Claude E. Wade reported receiving 2,608 shares of Citizens Financial Group common stock as a stock-based award. The grant was recorded at $0.00 per share and reflects a restricted stock unit award under the company’s 2014 Non-Employee Directors Compensation Plan.

When did the reported Citizens Financial Group (CFG) restricted stock unit award occur?

The restricted stock unit award to Claude E. Wade was dated April 23, 2026. This date reflects when the 2,608 common shares were granted as compensation under Citizens Financial Group’s Amended & Restated 2014 Non-Employee Directors Compensation Plan.

How many Citizens Financial Group (CFG) shares does Claude E. Wade hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Claude E. Wade directly holds 7,549.582 shares of Citizens Financial Group common stock. This total includes the new 2,608-share restricted stock unit award disclosed in the Form 4 insider filing.

Was the Citizens Financial Group (CFG) Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale?

The transaction was not a market purchase or sale. It was coded as an acquisition by grant or award, reflecting stock-based compensation rather than an open-market trade, with the 2,608 shares granted at a stated price of $0.00 per share.

What plan governed Claude E. Wade’s restricted stock unit award at Citizens Financial Group (CFG)?

The award was granted under the Amended & Restated Citizens Financial Group, Inc. 2014 Non-Employee Directors Compensation Plan. The footnote specifies that the 2,608-share restricted stock unit grant was issued pursuant to this compensation plan for non-employee directors.