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Cincinnati Financial (CINF) EVP exercises 24,221 options, withholds 17,536 shares for taxes

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CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP executive John S. Kellington, EVP and Chief Information Officer – Subsidiaries, exercised stock options and settled related taxes in shares. He exercised options for 24,221 shares of Common Stock at $85.67 per share and 17,536 shares were disposed of at $163.73 per share to cover tax obligations. After these transactions, he directly owns 127,051.658 shares of Common Stock, indicating this was primarily a compensation-related option exercise with tax-withholding rather than an open-market trade.

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Insider KELLINGTON JOHN S
Role EVP, Chief Info Off. -Sub
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Stock Option (Right to Buy) 24,221 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 24,221 $85.67 $2.08M
Tax Withholding Common Stock 17,536 $163.73 $2.87M
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 144,587.658 shares (Direct, null)
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Option exercise shares 24,221 shares Common Stock acquired via option exercise on 2026-06-08
Option exercise price $85.67 per share Exercise price for Stock Option (Right to Buy)
Tax-withholding shares 17,536 shares Shares disposed to cover tax liability on 2026-06-08
Tax-withholding price $163.73 per share Value per share for tax-withholding disposition
Shares owned after 127,051.658 shares Direct Common Stock holdings following transactions
Option grant exercise date 2020-02-21 Original exercise/vesting start date for option
Option expiration date 2029-02-21 Expiration date of Stock Option (Right to Buy)
Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"Security title listed as Stock Option (Right to Buy) with underlying shares."
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Transaction coded F is described as a tax-withholding disposition of shares."
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"Transaction code M is labeled Exercise or conversion of derivative security."
Common Stock financial
"Non-derivative transactions involve Common Stock as the underlying security."
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
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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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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*
KELLINGTON JOHN S

(Last)(First)(Middle)
6200 SOUTH GILMORE RD

(Street)
FAIRFIELD OHIO 45014

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP [ CINF ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP, Chief Info Off. -Sub
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/08/2026
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 Stock06/08/2026M24,221A$85.67144,587.658D
Common Stock06/08/2026F17,536D$163.73127,051.658D
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
Stock Option (Right to Buy)$85.6706/08/2026M24,22102/21/2020(1)02/21/2029(1)Common Stock24,221$0.000.00D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The option vests in three annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.
Remarks:
/s/ John S Kellington06/09/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did CINCINNATI FINANCIAL (CINF) report for John S. Kellington?

Cincinnati Financial reported that EVP John S. Kellington exercised stock options for 24,221 common shares at $85.67 and had 17,536 shares withheld at $163.73 to cover tax obligations, reflecting a compensation-related transaction rather than an open-market trade.

How many CINCINNATI FINANCIAL (CINF) shares does John S. Kellington own after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, John S. Kellington directly owns 127,051.658 shares of Cincinnati Financial common stock. This post-transaction balance reflects his remaining holdings following the stock option exercise and the share disposition used to satisfy tax liabilities.

Was the CINCINNATI FINANCIAL (CINF) Form 4 a stock purchase or sale by John S. Kellington?

The Form 4 shows a stock option exercise and tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market buy or sell. Kellington acquired 24,221 shares through option exercise and 17,536 shares were disposed of to pay taxes, a routine compensation-related event.

What price was used for John S. Kellington’s CINCINNATI FINANCIAL (CINF) option exercise?

John S. Kellington exercised stock options at an exercise price of $85.67 per share for 24,221 Cincinnati Financial common shares. These options were originally granted with this fixed strike price and later converted into common stock on the reported transaction date.

What does the tax-withholding disposition mean in the CINCINNATI FINANCIAL (CINF) Form 4?

The tax-withholding disposition means 17,536 shares of Cincinnati Financial common stock were delivered at $163.73 per share to cover tax liabilities from the option exercise. This is not an open-market sale but a standard mechanism to satisfy withholding requirements.

Did John S. Kellington retain a significant position in CINCINNATI FINANCIAL (CINF) after the transactions?

Yes. Following the option exercise and tax-withholding disposition, John S. Kellington directly holds 127,051.658 Cincinnati Financial common shares. This indicates he continues to maintain a substantial equity position in the company after the compensation-related transactions.