NewtekOne (NEWT) CLO awarded 2,247 restricted shares of stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NewtekOne, Inc. reported an insider equity award for its Chief Legal Officer, Michael A. Schwartz. On January 14, 2026, he received 2,247 restricted shares of NewtekOne common stock under the shareholder- and board-approved 2023 Stock Incentive Plan, at a reference price of $13.91 per share, bringing his directly held total to 49,713 shares after the grant.

The award vests 100% after 24 months, meaning the shares become fully owned by him at that time if vesting conditions are met. During the restricted period, dividends are to be paid in additional shares of common stock, and those dividend shares will follow the same vesting schedule as the original restricted stock award.

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^*

Schwartz Michael Adam

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4800 T REX AVENUE, SUITE 120

(Street)

BOCA RATON FL 33431

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NewtekOne, Inc. [ NEWT ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/14/2026

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	01/14/2026		P(1)		2,247	A	$13.91	49,713	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. On January 14, 2026, under the Shareholder and Board approved NewtekOne, Inc. 2023 Stock Incentive Plan, the reporting person was granted 2,247 restricted shares of the Issuer's common stock as a restricted stock award with 100% of the shares vesting after twenty-four (24) months. Dividends in the form of common stock will be paid during the restricted period, and such common stock will also vest pursuant to the vesting schedule.

Remarks:

	Michael A. Schwartz	01/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did NEWT report in this Form 4?

The filing shows NewtekOne Chief Legal Officer Michael A. Schwartz receiving 2,247 restricted shares of NewtekOne common stock as an equity award.

At what price were the NewtekOne (NEWT) restricted shares valued?

The 2,247 restricted shares of NewtekOne common stock were recorded at a price of $13.91 per share for the transaction.

How many NewtekOne shares does Michael A. Schwartz hold after this award?

Following the reported transaction, Michael A. Schwartz beneficially owns 49,713 shares of NewtekOne common stock directly.

When do the NEWT restricted shares granted to the CLO vest?

The 2,247 restricted shares granted on January 14, 2026 vest 100% after twenty-four (24) months from the grant date.

Are dividends paid on the NewtekOne restricted stock award?

Yes. During the restricted period, dividends are paid in the form of common stock, and those dividend shares vest on the same schedule as the original restricted award.

Under which plan were the NEWT restricted shares granted?

The restricted shares were granted under the NewtekOne, Inc. 2023 Stock Incentive Plan, which was approved by shareholders and the board.