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Director Susan Watts receives 750 restricted HCI (HCI) shares as equity grant

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Watts Susan reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

HCI Group, Inc. director Susan Watts reported an equity compensation grant of common stock. She received a restricted stock award of 750 shares effective June 11, 2026, at a stated price of $0.00 per share, as part of her director compensation.

The restricted shares were granted under HCI Group’s 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan and a restricted stock agreement, and will vest on May 27, 2027. After this grant, Watts directly holds 8,780 shares of common stock, indicating this is a relatively small, routine compensation-related award rather than an open-market transaction.

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Insider Watts Susan
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 750 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 750 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Restricted stock grant 750 shares Restricted stock effective June 11, 2026
Grant price $0.00 per share Restricted stock award to director
Vesting date May 27, 2027 Restricted shares vesting schedule
Shares held after grant 8,780 shares Total direct HCI common stock holdings after transaction
Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of common stock
Restricted stock grant financial
"Restricted stock grant of 750 shares effective 6/11/2026"
A restricted stock grant is an award of company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals. For investors, it signals how the company ties pay to future performance and can affect the number of shares outstanding and management’s incentives—think of it as a wrapped gift you only keep once you meet the requirements.
2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"These shares were granted by the company pursuant to the company's 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan"
restricted stock agreement financial
"under the terms and conditions of a restricted stock agreement"
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
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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 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*
Watts Susan

(Last)(First)(Middle)
3802 COCONUT PALM DRIVE

(Street)
TAMPA FLORIDA 33619

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HCI Group, Inc. [ HCI ]
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)
06/11/2026
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 Stock06/11/2026A750(1)A(1)750D
Common Stock8,780D
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. Restricted stock grant of 750 shares effective 6/11/2026: The restricted shares will vest on 5/27/2027. These shares were granted by the company pursuant to the company's 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan and under the terms and conditions of a restricted stock agreement.
/s/ Andrew L. Graham as Attorney-in-fact for Susan Watts06/15/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did HCI (HCI) director Susan Watts report in this Form 4?

Susan Watts reported receiving a restricted stock grant of 750 HCI common shares as compensation, effective June 11, 2026. The award was granted at $0.00 per share under HCI Group’s 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan and a restricted stock agreement.

When do Susan Watts’ 750 restricted HCI shares vest?

The 750 restricted HCI shares will vest on May 27, 2027. Until vesting, they remain subject to the terms and conditions of the company’s 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan and a specific restricted stock agreement governing this award.

Is Susan Watts’ HCI Form 4 transaction an open-market purchase or sale?

No, the Form 4 reflects a grant/award acquisition, not an open-market trade. The code “A” indicates a compensation-related grant of 750 restricted shares at $0.00 per share, rather than a discretionary market buy or sell transaction.

How many HCI shares does Susan Watts hold after this restricted stock grant?

After this grant, Susan Watts directly holds 8,780 shares of HCI common stock. This total includes the 750 restricted shares granted on June 11, 2026, alongside her previously held shares reported in the Form 4 filing.

Under what plan was Susan Watts’ 750-share HCI award granted?

The 750-share restricted stock award was granted under HCI Group’s 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The footnote explains the shares are subject to a restricted stock agreement outlining vesting and other applicable terms and conditions.

Does the HCI (HCI) Form 4 show any derivative securities for Susan Watts?

No, the filing’s derivative summary is empty, indicating no derivative securities such as options or warrants are reported for Susan Watts in this Form 4. The disclosed equity position consists solely of HCI common stock and the new restricted stock grant.