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EverQuote (EVER) CTO has 7,891 shares withheld for RSU tax obligations

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EverQuote, Inc. Chief Technology Officer David Brainard reported a routine share withholding related to equity compensation. On April 1, 2026, the company withheld 7,891 shares of Class A Common Stock at $14.74 per share to cover tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units. After this tax-withholding disposition, Brainard directly held 187,263 shares of Class A Common Stock. This was not an open-market purchase or sale, but an automatic mechanism to satisfy taxes on vested awards.

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Insider Brainard David
Role Chief Technology Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 7,891 $14.74 $116K
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 187,263 shares (Direct)
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Shares withheld for taxes 7,891 shares Tax withholding from RSU vesting on April 1, 2026
Withholding price per share $14.74 per share Closing price of Class A Common Stock on April 1, 2026
Shares held after transaction 187,263 shares Direct Class A Common Stock holdings following tax withholding
Tax-withholding shares reported 7,891 shares Form 4 transaction code F, non-derivative disposition
restricted stock units financial
"from the vesting of restricted stock units. The number of shares withheld"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
tax withholding obligations financial
"withheld by the Company to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection"
net issuance financial
"in connection with the net issuance of shares of Class A Common Stock"
Class A Common Stock financial
"Represents shares of Class A Common Stock withheld by the Company"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
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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 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*
Brainard David

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O EVERQUOTE, INC.
141 PORTLAND STREET

(Street)
CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS 02139

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
EverQuote, Inc. [ EVER ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Technology Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026
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
Class A Common Stock04/01/2026F7,891(1)D$14.74187,263D
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. Represents shares of Class A Common Stock withheld by the Company to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the net issuance of shares of Class A Common Stock delivered to the Reporting Person on April 1, 2026, from the vesting of restricted stock units. The number of shares withheld by the Company to satisfy tax withholding obligations (and the net issuance) is based on the closing price of the Company's Class A Common Stock on April 1, 2026.
/s/ Jon Ayotte, as attorney-in-fact for David Brainard04/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did EverQuote (EVER) report for David Brainard?

EverQuote reported that CTO David Brainard had 7,891 Class A shares withheld to cover tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units. This Form 4 event reflects compensation-related tax withholding, not an open-market purchase or sale of EverQuote shares.

Was the EverQuote (EVER) Form 4 a buy or sell of shares?

The Form 4 did not report an open-market buy or sell. Instead, 7,891 shares of Class A Common Stock were withheld by EverQuote to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to vesting restricted stock units granted to CTO David Brainard.

How many EverQuote (EVER) shares does David Brainard hold after this Form 4?

Following the tax-withholding disposition, David Brainard directly holds 187,263 shares of EverQuote Class A Common Stock. This figure reflects his position after 7,891 shares were withheld by the company to cover taxes on his vesting restricted stock units.

What price was used for the EverQuote (EVER) tax-withheld shares?

The shares withheld for taxes were valued at $14.74 per share, based on EverQuote’s Class A Common Stock closing price on April 1, 2026. This price was used to determine how many shares were needed to satisfy the tax withholding obligations.

What triggered the share withholding reported for EverQuote (EVER) CTO?

The withholding was triggered by the vesting of restricted stock units granted to CTO David Brainard. When these RSUs vested on April 1, 2026, EverQuote withheld 7,891 shares of Class A Common Stock to meet his tax withholding obligations associated with that vesting event.