Ensign Group (ENSG) CFO receives 11,983-share stock grant and discloses trust holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ensign Group CFO Suzanne D. Snapper reported an equity award of 11,983 shares of common stock on February 18, 2026, classified as a grant or other acquisition at a reference price of $209.96 per share. Following this award, her directly held common stock increased to 284,872 shares.

The filing also notes 56,340 shares of common stock held indirectly "by Trust," described as the Eric and Suzanne Snapper Family Trust, reflecting additional ownership held through a family trust structure rather than in her personal name.

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 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^*

Snapper Suzanne D.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

29222 RANCHO VIEJO ROAD

SUITE 127

(Street)

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CA 92675

(City) (State) (Zip)

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
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CFO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/18/2026

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
Common Stock	02/18/2026		A		11,983	A	$209.96	284,872	D
Common Stock								56,340	I	by Trust(1)

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. Shares held of record by Suzanne Snapper and Eric Snapper, spouse of the Reporting Person, Trustees of Eric and Suzanne Snapper Family Trust.

Remarks:

	/s/ Chad A. Keetch, as power of attorney	02/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Ensign Group (ENSG) report for Suzanne D. Snapper?

Ensign Group reported that CFO Suzanne D. Snapper received a grant of 11,983 shares of common stock on February 18, 2026. This was recorded as a grant or other acquisition rather than an open-market purchase, increasing her directly held stake to 284,872 shares.

Was the Ensign Group (ENSG) Form 4 transaction a purchase or an award?

The Form 4 shows an equity award, not an open-market purchase. The transaction is coded as a grant or other acquisition of 11,983 Ensign Group common shares at a reference price of $209.96 per share, reflecting stock-based compensation to CFO Suzanne D. Snapper.

How many Ensign Group (ENSG) shares does Suzanne D. Snapper own after the reported grant?

After the reported grant, Suzanne D. Snapper directly holds 284,872 Ensign Group common shares. The filing also discloses an additional 56,340 shares held indirectly through the Eric and Suzanne Snapper Family Trust, which are reported as trust-held rather than directly owned in her name.

What is the role of the family trust in Suzanne D. Snapper’s Ensign Group (ENSG) holdings?

The filing states that 56,340 Ensign Group shares are held by the Eric and Suzanne Snapper Family Trust. These shares are reported as indirect ownership "by Trust," meaning they are held of record by the trust, with Suzanne and spouse Eric Snapper as trustees.

What transaction code is used for Suzanne D. Snapper’s Ensign Group (ENSG) Form 4 grant?

The Form 4 uses transaction code "A" for the 11,983-share grant to Suzanne D. Snapper. This code indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition of common stock, distinguishing it from open-market purchases or sales and classifying it as stock-based compensation.