Kingstone insider has 5,309 shares withheld for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KINGSTONE COMPANIES, INC. (KINS) reported that its CFO, VP and Treasurer, Randy L. Patten, had 5,309 shares of common stock (code F) withheld on 2026-08-25 at $20.09 per share to pay withholding taxes on a vested stock grant. After this tax-withholding disposition, he holds 40,672 shares directly, including 34,551 unvested restricted shares that are scheduled to vest in tranches through 2028.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 5,309 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Patten Randy L

Role CFO, VP and Treasurer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F1, F2	5,309	$20.09	$107K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 40,672 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Shares were withheld from vested stock grant to pay the associated withholding taxes.
2. F2. Includes 34,551 shares received pursuant to unvested restricted stock grants. The shares vest to the extent of 1,042 shares on March 3, 2027, 10,822 shares on August 25, 2027, 1,042 shares on March 3, 2028 and 21,645 shares on August 25, 2028.

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 5,309 shares of Common Stock Reference price per share: $20.09 per share Shares owned after transaction: 40,672 shares of Common Stock +5 more

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Shares withheld for taxes 5,309 shares of Common Stock Withheld on 2026-08-25 to pay withholding taxes on vested stock grant

Reference price per share $20.09 per share Code F tax-withholding transaction on 2026-08-25

Shares owned after transaction 40,672 shares of Common Stock Directly held by Randy L. Patten following the 2026-08-25 transaction

Unvested restricted stock grants 34,551 shares Included in post-transaction holdings of Randy L. Patten

Vesting tranche March 3, 2027 1,042 shares Restricted stock scheduled to vest on March 3, 2027

Vesting tranche August 25, 2027 10,822 shares Restricted stock scheduled to vest on August 25, 2027

Vesting tranche March 3, 2028 1,042 shares Restricted stock scheduled to vest on March 3, 2028

Vesting tranche August 25, 2028 21,645 shares Restricted stock scheduled to vest on August 25, 2028

Key Terms

withheld from vested stock grant, withholding taxes, unvested restricted stock grants, vest, +1 more

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withheld from vested stock grant financial

"Shares were withheld from vested stock grant to pay the associated"

withholding taxes financial

"to pay the associated 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.

unvested restricted stock grants financial

"Includes 34,551 shares received pursuant to unvested restricted stock grants."

vest financial

"The shares vest to the extent of 1,042 shares on March 3, 2027,"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

transaction code F financial

"transaction_code_description": "Payment of tax liability by delivering or withholding"

FAQ

What insider transaction did KINS report for Randy L. Patten?

KINS reported that Randy L. Patten had 5,309 common shares withheld on 2026-08-25 to pay withholding taxes on a vested stock grant, at a reference value of $20.09 per share.

Was the KINS Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?

No. The Form 4 shows a code F transaction, and the footnote states that the 5,309 shares were withheld from a vested stock grant to pay associated withholding taxes, not sold in the open market.

How many KINS shares does Randy L. Patten hold after the transaction?

After the tax-withholding transaction, Randy L. Patten directly holds 40,672 shares of KINGSTONE COMPANIES, INC. common stock, according to the Form 4.

How many unvested restricted KINS shares does Randy L. Patten have?

He has 34,551 shares received pursuant to unvested restricted stock grants. These are included in his total reported holdings after the transaction.

What is the vesting schedule for Randy L. Patten’s unvested KINS restricted shares?

The filing states that restricted shares vest as follows: 1,042 shares on March 3, 2027, 10,822 shares on August 25, 2027, 1,042 shares on March 3, 2028, and 21,645 shares on August 25, 2028.

What does transaction code F mean in the KINS Form 4?

Transaction code F indicates payment of tax liability by delivering or withholding securities. The footnote clarifies that KINS withheld 5,309 shares from a vested grant to cover withholding taxes.

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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^*

Patten Randy L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O KINGSTONE COMPANIES, INC.

120 WOOD ROAD

(Street)

KINGSTON NEW YORK 12401

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KINGSTONE COMPANIES, INC. [ KINS ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CFO, VP and Treasurer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/25/2026

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

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/25/2026		F(1)		5,309	D	$20.09	40,672(2)	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. Shares were withheld from vested stock grant to pay the associated withholding taxes.

2. Includes 34,551 shares received pursuant to unvested restricted stock grants. The shares vest to the extent of 1,042 shares on March 3, 2027, 10,822 shares on August 25, 2027, 1,042 shares on March 3, 2028 and 21,645 shares on August 25, 2028.

	/s/ Randy Patten	08/25/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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