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Ensign Group (ENSG) CLO withholds 306 shares to cover taxes on RSU vesting

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ENSIGN GROUP, INC executive Beverly B. Wittekind, VP and Chief Legal Officer, reported three Form 4 transactions involving company common stock. On May 15 and May 18, 2026, a total of 306 shares were disposed of as tax-withholding related to vesting Restricted Stock Awards granted in 2023, 2024, and 2025. These F-code entries represent shares withheld to cover tax liabilities rather than open-market sales. Following these transactions, she directly holds 33,360 shares of Ensign Group common stock.

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Insider Wittekind Beverly B.
Role VP and Chief Legal Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 102 $176.66 $18K
Tax Withholding Common Stock 102 $176.66 $18K
Tax Withholding Common Stock 102 $177.67 $18K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 33,462 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. These shares relate to taxes withheld on a Restricted Stock Award granted May 15, 2025 that vests in five equal annual installments beginning May 15, 2026. These shares relate to taxes withheld on a Restricted Stock Award granted May 16, 2024 that vests in five equal annual installments beginning May 16, 2025. These shares relate to taxes withheld on a Restricted Stock Award granted May 18, 2023 that vests in five equal annual installments beginning May 18, 2024.
Tax-withheld shares 306 shares Total F-code tax-withholding dispositions on May 15 and 18, 2026
Share price May 18, 2026 $176.66 per share Two tax-withholding transactions of 102 shares each
Share price May 15, 2026 $177.67 per share One tax-withholding transaction of 102 shares
Post-transaction holdings 33,360 shares Directly owned Ensign Group common stock after latest transaction
Number of tax-withholding events 3 transactions All coded F for payment of tax liability in stock
Awards referenced 3 Restricted Stock Awards Grants dated May 18, 2023; May 16, 2024; May 15, 2025
Restricted Stock Award financial
"These shares relate to taxes withheld on a Restricted Stock Award granted May 15, 2025 that vests in five equal annual installments"
A restricted stock award is company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or fully owned until certain conditions—like staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets—are met. Think of it as a gift that only becomes yours after you fulfill specific obligations; for investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total shares outstanding when they vest, reveal how management is being paid and motivated, and create potential selling pressure when restrictions lift.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: tax-withholding disposition for each F-code entry in common stock"
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.
Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities financial
"transaction_code_description: Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
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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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Wittekind Beverly B.
(Last)(First)(Middle)
29222 RANCHO VIEJO ROAD
SUITE 127
(Street)
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CALIFORNIA 92675
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ENSIGN GROUP, INC [ ENSG ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
VP and Chief Legal Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026		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 Stock05/15/2026F102(1)D$177.6733,564D
Common Stock05/18/2026F102(2)D$176.6633,462D
Common Stock05/18/2026F102(3)D$176.6633,360D
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. These shares relate to taxes withheld on a Restricted Stock Award granted May 15, 2025 that vests in five equal annual installments beginning May 15, 2026.
2. These shares relate to taxes withheld on a Restricted Stock Award granted May 16, 2024 that vests in five equal annual installments beginning May 16, 2025.
3. These shares relate to taxes withheld on a Restricted Stock Award granted May 18, 2023 that vests in five equal annual installments beginning May 18, 2024.
Remarks:
/s/ Chad A. Keetch, as power of attorney05/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What did Ensign Group (ENSG) insider Beverly B. Wittekind report on this Form 4?

Beverly B. Wittekind reported three Form 4 transactions involving Ensign Group common stock. In total, 306 shares were disposed of to cover tax liabilities tied to vesting Restricted Stock Awards, rather than being sold in open-market transactions.

How many Ensign Group (ENSG) shares were used for tax withholding in this filing?

The filing shows 306 Ensign Group common shares used for tax withholding. These shares relate to three Restricted Stock Awards, with 102 shares withheld for each award as they vested in scheduled annual installments beginning in 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Are the Ensign Group (ENSG) Form 4 transactions open-market sales of stock?

No, the transactions are not open-market sales. Each entry is coded “F” and described as payment of tax liability by delivering securities, meaning shares were withheld to satisfy taxes on Restricted Stock Award vesting, rather than sold on the open market.

What Ensign Group (ENSG) equity awards are referenced in the Form 4 footnotes?

The footnotes reference three Restricted Stock Awards granted on May 18, 2023, May 16, 2024, and May 15, 2025. Each award vests in five equal annual installments, beginning one year after its grant date, triggering share withholding for associated tax obligations.

How many Ensign Group (ENSG) shares does Beverly B. Wittekind hold after these transactions?

After the reported tax-withholding dispositions, Beverly B. Wittekind directly holds 33,360 shares of Ensign Group common stock. This figure is disclosed in the Form 4 as the total number of shares beneficially owned following the latest transaction dated May 18, 2026.

What were the share prices used in the Ensign Group (ENSG) tax-withholding entries?

The filing lists transaction prices of $177.67 per share on May 15, 2026, and $176.66 per share on May 18, 2026. These prices apply to the 102-share tax-withholding dispositions recorded on each respective date for the vesting Restricted Stock Awards.