Ensign Group (ENSG) director receives 600-share equity award vesting from 2027

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Shaw Daren reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

ENSIGN GROUP, INC director Daren Shaw received an award of 600 shares of Common Stock on April 15, 2026. The award was granted at no cash price per share and is structured as equity compensation rather than an open‑market purchase.

These 600 shares vest in three equal annual installments beginning April 15, 2027, meaning the director earns one-third of the grant each year over three years. After this grant, Shaw directly holds a total of 24,326 shares of ENSIGN GROUP, INC Common Stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Shaw Daren

Role Director

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 24,326 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 600 shares Holdings after transaction: 24,326 shares Grant price per share: $0.0000 per share +1 more

4 metrics

Shares granted 600 shares Equity award on April 15, 2026

Holdings after transaction 24,326 shares Common Stock directly held after grant

Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Reported transaction price for awarded shares

Vesting schedule Three equal annual installments Beginning April 15, 2027 for 600-share award

Key Terms

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

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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.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

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.

annual installments financial

"vest in three equal annual installments beginning April 15, 2027"

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^*

Shaw Daren

(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	24,326	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) director Daren Shaw report?

Director Daren Shaw reported receiving an equity award of 600 ENSIGN GROUP Common Stock shares. The shares were granted at no cash cost as compensation, not bought in the market, and increase his direct holdings to 24,326 shares after the transaction.

How many ENSIGN GROUP (ENSG) shares does Daren Shaw hold after this Form 4?

After this equity grant, Daren Shaw directly holds 24,326 shares of ENSIGN GROUP Common Stock. This total includes the newly awarded 600 shares, which vest over time, and reflects his direct ownership position following the April 15, 2026 transaction.

Was the ENSIGN GROUP (ENSG) Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale?

The Form 4 shows a grant of 600 ENSIGN GROUP Common Stock shares, not a market trade. The transaction code is a grant, award, or other acquisition, with a reported price per share of $0.0000, indicating compensation rather than open‑market buying or selling.

What is the vesting schedule for Daren Shaw’s 600 ENSIGN GROUP (ENSG) shares?

The 600 awarded ENSIGN GROUP shares vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on April 15, 2027, so one‑third of the grant vests each year over three years, aligning the director’s compensation with longer‑term company performance.

Is the ENSIGN GROUP (ENSG) director’s award classified as an acquisition or disposal?

The director’s award is classified as an acquisition. The Form 4 uses transaction code A, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition, and lists the transaction direction as acquire, reflecting additional shares granted as compensation.