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First Horizon (NYSE: FHN) SEVP reports 9,879-share tax withholding on PSU award

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FIRST HORIZON CORP senior executive Elizabeth A. Ardoin reported a routine tax-related share disposition and updated holdings. On a Form 4 dated for a transaction on May 12, 2026, 9,879 shares of common stock were withheld at $23.90 per share to cover withholding taxes tied to a previously granted performance stock unit award. After this mandatory tax withholding, she directly holds 336,110 shares of common stock and indirectly holds 266 shares through a 401(k) plan.

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Insider ARDOIN ELIZABETH A
Role SEVP, Chief Communications Ofc
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 9,879 $23.90 $236K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 336,110 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 266 shares (Indirect, 401(K))
Footnotes (1)
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Tax-withheld shares 9,879 shares Mandatory withholding to pay taxes on performance stock unit award
Withholding price $23.90 per share Price applied to shares withheld for taxes
Direct holdings after transaction 336,110 shares Common stock directly owned after tax-withholding disposition
Indirect 401(k) holdings 266 shares Common stock held indirectly through a 401(k) plan
performance stock unit award financial
"associated with payment of performance stock unit award granted previously"
withholding taxes financial
"Reflects mandatory withholding of shares to pay withholding taxes"
Withholding taxes are amounts a payer or government takes out of payments — such as wages, interest, or dividends — before the recipient gets the money, functioning like a cashier keeping part of a bill to pay taxes on your behalf. For investors this matters because it reduces the cash they actually receive, affects net returns and yield calculations, and may require additional paperwork or treaty claims to recover or offset the withheld amount against final tax bills.
401(K) financial
"nature_of_ownership": "401(K)""
A 401(k) is a type of retirement savings plan offered by employers that allows workers to set aside a portion of their paycheck before taxes are taken out. The money saved in a 401(k) can grow over time through investments, helping individuals build funds for their future retirement. It matters to investors because it provides a tax-advantaged way to save and invest for long-term financial security.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
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.
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*
ARDOIN ELIZABETH A

(Last)(First)(Middle)
165 MADISON AVE

(Street)
MEMPHIS TENNESSEE 38103

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FIRST HORIZON CORP [ FHN ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
SEVP, Chief Communications Ofc
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/12/2026
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 Stock05/12/2026F9,879(1)D$23.9336,110D
Common Stock266I401(K)
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. Reflects mandatory withholding of shares to pay withholding taxes associated with payment of performance stock unit award granted previously.
/s/ Shannon M. Hernandez, attorney-in-fact05/14/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did First Horizon (FHN) executive Elizabeth Ardoin report in this Form 4?

Elizabeth Ardoin reported a tax-related share disposition. The filing shows 9,879 First Horizon common shares were withheld to pay taxes on a previously granted performance stock unit award, updating her reported ownership but not reflecting an open-market sale.

How many First Horizon (FHN) shares were withheld for taxes for Elizabeth Ardoin?

9,879 common shares were withheld for taxes. These shares were applied at a price of $23.90 per share to cover withholding taxes associated with a prior performance stock unit award, as disclosed in the Form 4 footnote.

What is Elizabeth Ardoin’s direct First Horizon (FHN) share ownership after this transaction?

She directly holds 336,110 First Horizon shares after the transaction. The Form 4 lists this total following the tax-withholding disposition, providing updated direct ownership in the company’s common stock.

Does the Form 4 show any open-market buying or selling of First Horizon (FHN) shares?

The Form 4 does not show open-market trades. The only share movement is a tax-withholding disposition of 9,879 shares for withholding taxes, plus a separate 401(k) holding entry, which is not a market purchase or sale.

How many First Horizon (FHN) shares does Elizabeth Ardoin hold indirectly in a 401(k)?

She indirectly holds 266 First Horizon shares in a 401(k). The filing lists this as an indirect ownership position, separate from her direct holdings, and classifies it as common stock held through a retirement plan.

What type of award triggered the tax withholding in Elizabeth Ardoin’s First Horizon filing?

The tax withholding relates to a performance stock unit award. The footnote explains that shares were mandatorily withheld to pay withholding taxes tied to the payment of a previously granted performance stock unit award.