Cincinnati Financial (CINF) insider acquires 10 shares in plan

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) chairman and director Steven J. Johnston reported an insider equity transaction.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) chairman and director Steven J. Johnston reported an insider equity transaction. On 11/14/2025 he acquired 10 shares of common stock at a price of $0.00, bringing his directly held common stock to 195,675 shares. He also holds 186,091 phantom stock shares under the company’s Top Hat Savings Plan, an excess benefits plan that will be settled in connection with his retirement or other termination of service. Under this plan, he may transfer the value of his phantom stock shares into other investment options offered within the plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 10 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider JOHNSTON STEVEN J

Role Chairman

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	10	$0.00	$0.00
holding	Phantom Stock Shares	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 195,675 shares (Direct); Phantom Stock Shares — 186,091 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. The reported phantom stock shares were acquired under the company's Top Hat Savings Plan, an "Excess Benefits Plan" within the meaning of Rule 16b-3(b)(2), and are to be settled upon the reporting person's retirement or other termination of service. The reporting person may transfer the value of his phantom stock shares into an alternative investment selection within the plan.

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What insider transaction did CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP (CINF) report?

The company reported that chairman and director Steven J. Johnston acquired 10 shares of common stock on 11/14/2025 at a price of $0.00 per share.

How many CINF common shares does Steven J. Johnston now directly own?

After the reported transaction, Steven J. Johnston directly owns 195,675 shares of Cincinnati Financial common stock.

What are the phantom stock shares reported for CINFs chairman?

Steven J. Johnston holds 186,091 phantom stock shares under Cincinnati Financials Top Hat Savings Plan, classified as an excess benefits plan.

When will the CINF phantom stock shares be settled for Steven J. Johnston?

The phantom stock shares are to be settled upon his retirement or other termination of service, according to the plan terms.

Can the value of the CINF phantom stock be reallocated to other investments?

Yes. The filing states that the reporting person may transfer the value of his phantom stock shares into an alternative investment selection within the Top Hat Savings Plan.

What roles does Steven J. Johnston hold at Cincinnati Financial (CINF)?

Steven J. Johnston is reported as both a Director and an Officer, with the title Chairman at Cincinnati Financial Corporation.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 11/18/2025 - 03:58 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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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^*

JOHNSTON STEVEN J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6200 SOUTH GILMORE RD

(Street)

FAIRFIELD OH 45014-5141

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chairman

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/14/2025

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	11/14/2025		A		10	A	$0.00	195,675	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
Phantom Stock Shares	$0.00							(1)	(1)	Common Stock	186,091		186,091	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reported phantom stock shares were acquired under the company's Top Hat Savings Plan, an "Excess Benefits Plan" within the meaning of Rule 16b-3(b)(2), and are to be settled upon the reporting person's retirement or other termination of service. The reporting person may transfer the value of his phantom stock shares into an alternative investment selection within the plan.

Remarks:

	/s/ Steven J Johnston	11/17/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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