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Ensign Group (ENSG) CFO covers RSU tax bill with 916 shares

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Ensign Group CFO Suzanne D. Snapper reported routine share activity tied to vesting of restricted stock awards. A total of 916 shares of common stock were disposed of through tax-withholding transactions at prices around $172 per share, covering tax liabilities rather than open-market sales. After these transactions, she holds 292,467 shares directly and 56,340 shares indirectly through the Eric and Suzanne Snapper Family Trust.

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Insider Snapper Suzanne D.
Role CFO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 458 $171.97 $79K
Tax Withholding Common Stock 458 $172.42 $79K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 292,467 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 56,340 shares (Indirect, by Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. These shares relate to taxes withheld on a Restricted Stock Award granted May 26, 2022 that vests in five equal annual installments beginning May 26, 2023. These shares relate to taxes withheld on a Restricted Stock Award granted May 27, 2021 that vests in five equal annual installments beginning May 27, 2022. Shares held of record by Suzanne Snapper and Eric Snapper, spouse of the Reporting Person, Trustees of Eric and Suzanne Snapper Family Trust.
Tax-withholding shares 916 shares Total F-code dispositions for tax liabilities
Tax-withholding price 1 $171.97 per share F-code disposition on May 27, 2026
Tax-withholding price 2 $172.42 per share F-code disposition on May 26, 2026
Direct holdings after transaction 292,467 shares Common stock held directly by Suzanne Snapper
Indirect trust holdings 56,340 shares Common stock held by Eric and Suzanne Snapper Family Trust
Tax-withholding transactions 2 transactions F-code dispositions reported in this Form 4
Restricted Stock Award financial
"These shares relate to taxes withheld on a Restricted Stock Award granted May 26, 2022"
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 payment of tax liability"
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.
by Trust financial
"nature_of_ownership: by Trust for indirect holdings"
Family Trust financial
"Eric and Suzanne Snapper Family Trust holds shares of record"
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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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*
Snapper Suzanne D.

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CFO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/26/2026
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 Stock05/26/2026F458(1)D$172.42292,925D
Common Stock05/27/2026F458(2)D$171.97292,467D
Common Stock56,340Iby Trust(3)
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 26, 2022 that vests in five equal annual installments beginning May 26, 2023.
2. These shares relate to taxes withheld on a Restricted Stock Award granted May 27, 2021 that vests in five equal annual installments beginning May 27, 2022.
3. 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 attorney05/28/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Ensign Group (ENSG) CFO Suzanne Snapper report in this Form 4?

Suzanne Snapper reported tax-withholding dispositions of 916 Ensign Group shares tied to restricted stock awards. These transactions satisfied tax obligations on vesting stock, not open-market sales, and left her with substantial direct and indirect share ownership.

How many Ensign Group (ENSG) shares were used to cover taxes?

A total of 916 Ensign Group common shares were withheld to cover taxes on restricted stock awards. Two separate F-code transactions, each for 458 shares, were priced at about $171.97 and $172.42 per share, reflecting compensation-related tax settlements.

Does this Ensign Group (ENSG) Form 4 show open-market buying or selling?

The Form 4 does not show open-market buying or selling by Suzanne Snapper. It reports F-code tax-withholding dispositions, where shares are delivered to cover tax liabilities on vesting restricted stock awards rather than traded in the market.

What are Suzanne Snapper’s Ensign Group (ENSG) holdings after these transactions?

After the reported tax-withholding transactions, Suzanne Snapper directly holds 292,467 Ensign Group common shares. She also has an indirect interest in 56,340 shares held by the Eric and Suzanne Snapper Family Trust, where she and her spouse serve as trustees.

What is the role of the Eric and Suzanne Snapper Family Trust in ENSG share ownership?

The Eric and Suzanne Snapper Family Trust holds 56,340 Ensign Group shares as of the reporting date. These shares are held of record by Suzanne and Eric Snapper as trustees, reflecting indirect ownership alongside her substantial direct share position.