Ensign Group (ENSG) CIO reports tax withholding on vested award shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ENSIGN GROUP, INC executive Chad Keetch, CIO and EVP, reported a routine tax-withholding transaction related to equity compensation. On May 18, 2026, 387 shares of common stock were disposed of at $176.66 per share to satisfy tax obligations on a Restricted Stock Award.

The footnote explains this award was granted on May 18, 2023 and vests in five equal annual installments beginning May 18, 2024. Following this non‑market tax-withholding disposition, Keetch directly holds 110,367 shares of Ensign Group common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Keetch Chad

Role CIO and EVP

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	387	$176.66	$68K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 110,367 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 387 shares Tax-withholding price: $176.66 per share Shares held after transaction: 110,367 shares +2 more

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Shares withheld for taxes 387 shares Tax-withholding disposition on May 18, 2026

Tax-withholding price $176.66 per share Value assigned to withheld common stock

Shares held after transaction 110,367 shares Direct ownership by Chad Keetch following disposition

Vesting schedule 5 equal annual installments Restricted Stock Award starting May 18, 2024

Award grant date May 18, 2023 Restricted Stock Award underlying the tax-withholding

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Award, taxes withheld, Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities

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Restricted Stock Award financial

"These shares relate to taxes withheld on a Restricted Stock Award granted May 18, 2023"

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.

taxes withheld financial

"These shares relate to taxes withheld on a Restricted Stock Award granted May 18, 2023"

Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities financial

"transaction_code_description: Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"

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^*

Keetch Chad

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/18/2026

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	05/18/2026		F		387(1)	D	$176.66	110,367	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 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	05/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Ensign Group (ENSG) report in this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports a routine tax-withholding disposition of Ensign Group common stock. 387 shares were delivered to cover taxes tied to a previously granted Restricted Stock Award, rather than an open-market sale or discretionary share trade.

Who is the reporting insider for Ensign Group (ENSG) in this filing?

The reporting person is Chad Keetch, Chief Investment Officer and Executive Vice President of Ensign Group. He reported a tax-related share disposition connected to his equity compensation, while continuing to hold a substantial direct position in the company’s common stock after the transaction.

How many Ensign Group (ENSG) shares were withheld for taxes and at what price?

A total of 387 Ensign Group common shares were withheld for taxes at $176.66 per share. This reflects payment of tax liability by delivering shares, coded as an F transaction, rather than a traditional open-market sale on a stock exchange.

How many Ensign Group (ENSG) shares does Chad Keetch hold after this transaction?

After the tax-withholding disposition, Chad Keetch directly holds 110,367 Ensign Group common shares. This figure reflects his remaining direct ownership reported in the Form 4, showing the transaction was small relative to his overall equity position.

What is the Restricted Stock Award mentioned in the Ensign Group (ENSG) Form 4?

The Restricted Stock Award was granted on May 18, 2023 and vests in five equal annual installments starting May 18, 2024. The reported tax-withholding shares relate to this award, reflecting equity compensation vesting rather than a discretionary stock purchase or sale.

What does transaction code F mean in the Ensign Group (ENSG) Form 4?

Transaction code F indicates payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities. In this case, it represents shares withheld for taxes on a Restricted Stock Award, classifying the event as a tax-withholding disposition instead of an open-market sale.