Heritage Insurance (HRTG) CEO granted new stock awards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. reported that Chief Executive Officer Ernie J. Garateix acquired company stock through equity awards, not open-market purchases. He received 25,960 shares of restricted stock at a price of $0.00 per share and 81,125 shares of performance-based restricted stock, also at $0.00 per share.

The 25,960 restricted shares vest in three equal time-based installments on December 15, 2026, December 15, 2027, and December 15, 2028. The 81,125 performance-based restricted shares have a three-year performance period from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028 and will vest after that period, no later than March 30, 2029, with the final number of shares earned subject to decrease based on performance results.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Garateix Ernie J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O HERITAGE INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.

1401 N. WESTSHORE BLVD

(Street)

TAMPA FL 33607

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. [ HRTG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/05/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	03/05/2026		A		25,960(1)	A	$0	1,146,130	D
Common Stock	03/05/2026		A		81,125(2)	A	$0	1,227,255	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. Represents an award of restricted stock granted to the Reporting Person. The restricted stock vests in three installments of 8,653 shares on December 15, 2026, 8,653 shares on December 15, 2027 and 8,654 shares on December 15, 2028.

2. Represents an award of performance based restricted stock granted to the Reporting Person. The performance based restricted stock has a three-year performance period beginning on January 1, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2028 and will vest following the end of the performance period but no later than March 30, 2029. The number of shares that will be earned at the end of the performance period is subject to decrease based on the results of the performance condition.

Remarks:

	/s/ Ernie J. Garateix	03/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What stock awards did HRTG CEO Ernie J. Garateix receive?

Ernie J. Garateix received two equity awards: 25,960 shares of restricted common stock and 81,125 shares of performance-based restricted common stock, both at $0.00 per share. These awards increase his direct ownership in Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. through time-based and performance-based vesting.

How do the time-based restricted stock awards for HRTG’s CEO vest?

The 25,960 restricted shares vest in three installments: 8,653 shares on December 15, 2026, 8,653 shares on December 15, 2027, and 8,654 shares on December 15, 2028. This schedule ties continued service to the gradual transfer of full ownership over three years.

What are the terms of the performance-based restricted stock at Heritage Insurance (HRTG)?

The 81,125 performance-based restricted shares have a three-year performance period from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028 and vest after that period, no later than March 30, 2029. The number of shares ultimately earned can decrease depending on the company’s performance against specified conditions.

Did the HRTG CEO pay cash for these newly reported stock awards?

No cash was paid for these awards; both the 25,960 restricted shares and 81,125 performance-based restricted shares were granted at $0.00 per share. They represent equity compensation rather than open-market purchases, aligning the CEO’s stake with company performance and future service.

When will the HRTG CEO’s performance-based restricted stock potentially vest?

The performance-based restricted stock covers a three-year period starting January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2028. Vesting will occur after the performance period ends, but no later than March 30, 2029, with the earned share count potentially reduced based on performance outcomes.

How did these awards affect the HRTG CEO’s direct share ownership?

After the 25,960-share restricted stock grant, the CEO’s direct holdings increased to 1,146,130 shares. Following the 81,125-share performance-based restricted stock grant, his direct holdings rose further to 1,227,255 shares, reflecting both time-based and performance-based equity compensation awards.