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Director at Goosehead Insurance (GSHD) granted 13,979 options

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Goosehead Insurance, Inc. director Wade William Francis Jr received a grant of 13,979 Director Stock Options to acquire Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $42.46 per share. The options were granted at no cost and will vest in 12 equal quarterly installments over three years, subject to continued service. All 13,979 options will fully vest upon a change in control under the company’s Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan, and the filing shows 13,979 derivative securities held directly after the grant.

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Insider Wade William Francis Jr
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Director Stock Options (right to buy) 13,979 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Director Stock Options (right to buy) — 13,979 shares (Direct, null)
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Option grant size 13,979 options Director Stock Options granted on May 5, 2026
Exercise price $42.46 per share Exercise price for Class A Common Stock under the options
Vesting schedule 12 equal quarterly installments Over three years following the grant date, subject to continued service
Change in control vesting 100% of 13,979 options All options vest upon a change in control under the incentive plan
Post-transaction holdings 13,979 derivative securities Total Director Stock Options held directly after the grant
Option expiration date May 5, 2036 Expiration date of the Director Stock Options if unexercised
Director Stock Options financial
"Director Stock Options (right to buy)"
Class A Common Stock financial
"underlying_security_title": "Class A Common Stock""
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.
change in control financial
"will vest and become exercisable upon a "change in control""
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"as defined in the Issuer's Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan"
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*
Wade William Francis Jr

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O GOOSEHEAD INSURANCE, INC.
1500 SOLANA BLVD., BLDG 4, STE 4500

(Street)
WESTLAKE TEXAS 76262

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Goosehead Insurance, Inc. [ GSHD ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/05/2026
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
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
Director Stock Options (right to buy)$42.4605/05/2026A13,979 (1)05/05/2036Class A Common Stock13,979$013,979D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The shares subject to the option shall vest and become exercisable, subject to continued service, in 12 equal quarterly installments over the three (3) year period following the grant date; provided that all shares subject to the option will vest and become exercisable upon a "change in control" (as defined in the Issuer's Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan).
Remarks:
/s/ Martin Thornthwaite, as Attorney-in-Fact for William Wade, Jr.05/07/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Goosehead Insurance (GSHD) director Wade William Francis Jr receive in this Form 4?

He received a grant of 13,979 Director Stock Options at an exercise price of $42.46 per share. These options allow him to buy Class A Common Stock in the future, subject to the vesting schedule and other plan terms described.

What is the exercise price of the Goosehead Insurance (GSHD) options granted?

The options have an exercise price of $42.46 per share, meaning that is the price he must pay to buy each share when exercising. This price is fixed under the terms of the option grant reported.

How do the Goosehead Insurance (GSHD) director options vest over time?

The 13,979 options vest and become exercisable in 12 equal quarterly installments over three years, subject to continued service. This means one-twelfth of the grant becomes exercisable every quarter until fully vested.

What happens to the Goosehead Insurance (GSHD) options if there is a change in control?

All 13,979 options will fully vest and become exercisable upon a change in control, as defined in the Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan. This accelerates vesting compared with the normal quarterly three-year schedule.

How many Goosehead Insurance (GSHD) options does the director hold after this transaction?

After this grant, the filing reports total derivative securities of 13,979 options held directly. This reflects the newly awarded Director Stock Options as of the transaction date disclosed.

When do the Goosehead Insurance (GSHD) director options expire?

The options are scheduled to expire on May 5, 2036, if not exercised earlier. After that expiration date, any unexercised options would no longer be exercisable under the terms reported.