Ensign Group (ENSG) director receives 600-share stock award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SMITH BARRY M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

ENSIGN GROUP, INC director Barry M. Smith received an award of 600 shares of common stock at no cost. These shares vest in three equal annual installments beginning April 15, 2027, meaning one-third becomes available each year. Following this grant, Smith directly holds 22,752 common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider SMITH BARRY M

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	600	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 22,752 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 600 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Shares held after: 22,752 shares +1 more

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Shares granted 600 shares Common stock award to director Barry M. Smith

Grant price $0.00 per share Reported transaction price for the 600-share award

Shares held after 22,752 shares Total direct holdings after the grant

Vesting start date April 15, 2027 Three equal annual installments beginning on this date

Key Terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock, vest

3 terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock"

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.

vest financial

"These shares vest in three equal annual installments"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

SMITH BARRY M

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/15/2026

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

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/15/2026		A		600(1)	A	$0	22,752	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. These shares vest in three equal annual installments beginning April 15, 2027.

Remarks:

	/s/ Chad A. Keetch, as power of attorney	04/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did ENSIGN GROUP (ENSG) report for Barry M. Smith?

ENSIGN GROUP reported that director Barry M. Smith received an award of 600 shares of common stock at no cost. This is a compensation-related grant, not an open-market purchase or sale, and increases his direct holdings in the company.

How many ENSIGN GROUP (ENSG) shares does Barry M. Smith hold after this grant?

After the 600-share award, Barry M. Smith directly holds 22,752 ENSIGN GROUP common shares. This figure reflects his position immediately following the reported transaction and shows the scale of this grant relative to his overall direct holdings.

When do Barry M. Smith’s new ENSIGN GROUP (ENSG) shares vest?

The 600 awarded ENSIGN GROUP shares vest in three equal annual installments beginning April 15, 2027. One-third of the grant becomes available each year over three years, aligning the director’s compensation with longer-term company performance.

Was Barry M. Smith’s ENSIGN GROUP (ENSG) transaction a market buy or sell?

The transaction was a grant or award of 600 ENSIGN GROUP shares, not a market purchase or sale. It is coded as a “Grant, award, or other acquisition,” reflecting compensation rather than an open-market trading decision by the director.

What does transaction code “A” mean in the ENSIGN GROUP (ENSG) Form 4?

Transaction code “A” on the ENSIGN GROUP Form 4 indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition of shares. In this case, it reflects a 600-share stock award to director Barry M. Smith as part of his compensation, at a reported price of zero.