CNO Financial Group (NYSE: CNO) awards 2,100 RSUs to Chief Accounting Officer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CNO Financial Group Chief Accounting Officer Joel T. Koehneman received a grant of 2,100 restricted stock units on February 10, 2026. These units were awarded at a price of $0 per unit and increased his directly held restricted stock unit balance to 5,292.

The restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. They vest in three equal annual installments beginning March 25, 2027, as long as Koehneman remains employed by CNO Financial Group or one of its subsidiaries.

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^*

Koehneman Joel T.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CNO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

11299 ILLINOIS STREET, SUITE 200

(Street)

CARMEL IN 46032

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CNO Financial Group, Inc. [ CNO ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/10/2026

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
Restricted Stock Units(1)(2)	02/10/2026		A		2,100	A	$0	5,292	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. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

2. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning March 25, 2027, subject to continued employment with the issuer or one of its subsidiaries.

Remarks:

	Heidi M. Krings, Attorney-in-Fact	02/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did CNO (CNO) report in this Form 4 filing?

The filing reports that Chief Accounting Officer Joel T. Koehneman received a grant of 2,100 restricted stock units on February 10, 2026. These units were awarded at a price of $0 per unit and increased his directly held restricted stock unit holdings to 5,292.

How many restricted stock units did Joel T. Koehneman receive from CNO (CNO)?

Joel T. Koehneman received 2,100 restricted stock units as an award from CNO Financial Group. This acquisition increased his total directly held restricted stock units to 5,292, reflecting his equity-based compensation as Chief Accounting Officer of the company.

What is the vesting schedule for Joel T. Koehneman’s CNO (CNO) restricted stock units?

The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning March 25, 2027. Vesting is conditioned on continued employment with CNO Financial Group or one of its subsidiaries, meaning units are earned over time rather than immediately.

How do the CNO (CNO) restricted stock units convert into common stock?

Each restricted stock unit converts into one share of CNO Financial Group common stock on a one-for-one basis. This means that, once vested and settled, the 2,100 units could translate into 2,100 shares of common stock, subject to plan and award terms.

What is Joel T. Koehneman’s role at CNO (CNO) related to this equity grant?

Joel T. Koehneman serves as Chief Accounting Officer of CNO Financial Group and is an officer reporting person. The 2,100 restricted stock units reported in the Form 4 represent equity-based compensation tied to his executive role at the company.

What is Koehneman’s total restricted stock unit holding after this CNO (CNO) transaction?

After the February 10, 2026 grant, Joel T. Koehneman beneficially owns 5,292 restricted stock units directly. This total includes the newly awarded 2,100 units and reflects his accumulated unvested equity awards under CNO Financial Group’s compensation programs.