Cincinnati Financial (CINF) awards stock units and options

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cincinnati Financial Corp reported that Senior Vice President Scott Alan Schuler acquired new equity-based awards on February 25, 2026. He received 4,050 Performance Stock Units, 675 Restricted Stock Units, and a stock option for 6,263 shares, all at a grant price of $0.00 per unit or option.

According to the footnotes, certain stock units can vest on March 1, 2029 if performance goals are met, and other restricted stock units vest in three annual installments on March 1 if service requirements are satisfied. The stock option vests in three annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. Following these awards, his directly held common stock position is 1,332.535 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

4 transactions reported

Mixed 4 txns

Insider Schuler Scott Alan

Role Senior Vice President - Sub

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Performance Stock Units	4,050	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	675	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Stock Option (Right to Buy)	6,263	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Performance Stock Units — 4,050 shares (Direct); Restricted Stock Units — 675 shares (Direct); Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 6,263 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 1,332.535 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. The restricted stock units vest March 1, 2029 , as set forth in the grant agreement, if performance goals are met. The number of restricted stock units shown is the maximum number of such units that may vest. The restricted stock units vest in three annual installments on March 1, as set forth in the grant agreement, if service requirements are met. The option vests in three annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/27/2026 - 03:25 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Schuler Scott Alan

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6200 SOUTH GILMORE RD

(Street)

FAIRFIELD OH 45014

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP [ CINF ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Senior Vice President - Sub

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/25/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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								1,332.535	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
Performance Stock Units	$0.00	02/25/2026		A		4,050		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	4,050	$0.00	4,050	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0.00	02/25/2026		A		675		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	675	$0.00	675	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$162.22	02/25/2026		A		6,263		02/25/2027(3)	02/25/2036(3)	Common Stock	6,263	$0.00	6,263	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The restricted stock units vest March 1, 2029 , as set forth in the grant agreement, if performance goals are met. The number of restricted stock units shown is the maximum number of such units that may vest.

2. The restricted stock units vest in three annual installments on March 1, as set forth in the grant agreement, if service requirements are met.

3. The option vests in three annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.

Remarks:

	/s/ Scott Alan Schuler	02/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity awards did CINF grant to Scott Alan Schuler on February 25, 2026?

Cincinnati Financial granted Scott Alan Schuler 4,050 Performance Stock Units, 675 Restricted Stock Units, and a stock option for 6,263 shares on February 25, 2026. All awards were granted at a price of $0.00 per unit or option.

How do Scott Alan Schuler’s performance and restricted stock units at CINF vest?

Some stock units can vest on March 1, 2029 if performance goals are achieved, while other restricted stock units vest in three annual installments on March 1, subject to service requirements under the grant agreements.

What are the vesting terms of Scott Alan Schuler’s CINF stock options?

The stock option for 6,263 Cincinnati Financial shares vests in three annual installments. Vesting begins on the first anniversary of the February 25, 2026 grant date, as specified in the applicable grant agreement for the option award.

Did Scott Alan Schuler buy or sell Cincinnati Financial common stock in this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports grants of derivative awards, not open-market trades. It shows new performance units, restricted stock units, and options, while his directly held common stock balance stands at 1,332.535 shares after the reported transactions.

How many Cincinnati Financial common shares does Scott Alan Schuler hold after these awards?

After the reported equity awards, Scott Alan Schuler directly holds 1,332.535 Cincinnati Financial common shares. This figure reflects his direct common stock ownership, separate from the newly granted units and stock options disclosed in the filing.