Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) executive exercises options, sells 13,274 shares

Q: What did Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) insider James M. Colestro report in this Form 4?

James M. Colestro reported exercising stock options for 13274 Northwest Bancshares common shares and selling 13274 shares of common stock on July 30, 2026, along with updated indirect 401-K share holdings.

Q: How many Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) shares did James M. Colestro sell and at what price?

He sold 13274 shares of Northwest Bancshares common stock at a weighted average price of 15.7700 per share , with four trade lots executed between 15.765 and 15.775 per share.

Q: Which stock options did James M. Colestro exercise in the Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) Form 4?

He exercised three tranches of Stock Options (Right to Buy) , covering a total of 13274 underlying shares , at exercise prices of 15.5700, 9.7100 and 13.6800 per share on July 30, 2026.

Q: How many Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) shares does James M. Colestro hold indirectly after these trades?

After the reported transactions, Colestro indirectly held 25328.4420 shares of Northwest Bancshares common stock through a 401-K plan, as shown in the indirect ownership entry.

Q: Was James M. Colestro’s Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) trading marked as under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

The Form 4 shows the document-level Rule 10b5-1 checkbox as false , and there is no specific 10b5-1 trading plan reference in the transaction details provided.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. executive James M. Colestro reported a same‑day option exercise and share sale on July 30, 2026. He exercised stock options covering 13274 shares of common stock at exercise prices of 15.5700, 9.7100 and 13.6800 per share, and also sold 13274 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of 15.7700 per share, with individual trade prices ranging from 15.765 to 15.775. After these transactions, he indirectly held 25328.4420 shares through a 401-K plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise and Sale: 13,274 shares ($42K approx. pre-tax spread)

Exercise and Sale 8 txns

Insider Colestro James M

Role Chief Retail Lending Officer

Sold 13,274 shs ($209K)

Approx. gross sale proceeds $209K

Approx. exercise cost $168K

Approx. pre-tax spread $42K

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Stock Options (Right to Buy)	2,178	$15.57	$34K
Exercise	Stock Options (Right to Buy)	4,568	$9.71	$44K
Exercise	Stock Options (Right to Buy)	6,528	$13.68	$89K
Exercise	Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock	2,178	$15.57	$34K
Exercise	Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock	4,568	$9.71	$44K
Exercise	Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock	6,528	$13.68	$89K
Sale	Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock ^F1	13,274	$15.77	$209K
holding	Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Options (Right to Buy) — 0 shares (Direct); Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock — 37,011.373 shares (Direct); Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock — 25,328.442 shares (Indirect, 401-K)

Footnotes (1)

F1. Average price of 4 lots with a high of $15.775 and a low of $15.765.

Key Figures

Common shares sold: 13274 shares Sale price (weighted average): 15.7700 per share Options exercised: 13274 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Common shares sold 13274 shares Non-derivative sale on 2026-07-30 coded S

Sale price (weighted average) 15.7700 per share Average of four lots with prices from 15.765 to 15.775

Options exercised 13274 shares Total underlying common shares from three option exercises on 2026-07-30

Exercise prices 15.5700; 9.7100; 13.6800 Per-share exercise prices of the three stock option grants

Indirect 401-K holdings 25328.4420 shares Indirect ownership through a 401-K after the reported transactions

Key Terms

Stock Options (Right to Buy), Exercise or conversion of derivative security, Sale in open market or private transaction, 401-K

4 terms

Stock Options (Right to Buy) financial

"security_title: Stock Options (Right to Buy)"

Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial

"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"

Sale in open market or private transaction financial

"transaction_code_description: Sale in open market or private transaction"

401-K financial

"nature_of_ownership: 401-K"

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FAQ

What did Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) insider James M. Colestro report in this Form 4?

James M. Colestro reported exercising stock options for 13274 Northwest Bancshares common shares and selling 13274 shares of common stock on July 30, 2026, along with updated indirect 401-K share holdings.

How many Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) shares did James M. Colestro sell and at what price?

He sold 13274 shares of Northwest Bancshares common stock at a weighted average price of 15.7700 per share, with four trade lots executed between 15.765 and 15.775 per share.

Which stock options did James M. Colestro exercise in the Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) Form 4?

He exercised three tranches of Stock Options (Right to Buy), covering a total of 13274 underlying shares, at exercise prices of 15.5700, 9.7100 and 13.6800 per share on July 30, 2026.

How many Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) shares does James M. Colestro hold indirectly after these trades?

After the reported transactions, Colestro indirectly held 25328.4420 shares of Northwest Bancshares common stock through a 401-K plan, as shown in the indirect ownership entry.

Was James M. Colestro’s Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) trading marked as under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

The Form 4 shows the document-level Rule 10b5-1 checkbox as false, and there is no specific 10b5-1 trading plan reference in the transaction details provided.

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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^*

Colestro James M

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

3 EASTON OVAL

SUITE 500

(Street)

COLUMBUS

OHIO

43219

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. [ NWBI ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/30/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock	07/30/2026		M		2,178	A	$15.57	39,189.373	D
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock	07/30/2026		M		4,568	A	$9.71	43,757.373	D
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock	07/30/2026		M		6,528	A	$13.68	50,285.373	D
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock	07/30/2026		S		13,274	D	$15.77⁽¹⁾	37,011.373	D
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock								25,328.442	I	401-K

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Stock Options (Right to Buy)	$15.57	07/30/2026		M			2,178	05/17/2017	05/17/2027	Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock	2,178	$15.57	0	D
Stock Options (Right to Buy)	$9.71	07/30/2026		M			4,568	05/20/2020	05/20/2030	Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock	4,568	$9.71	0	D
Stock Options (Right to Buy)	$13.68	07/30/2026		M			6,528	05/25/2021	05/25/2031	Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock	6,528	$13.68	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Average price of 4 lots with a high of $15.775 and a low of $15.765.

Remarks:

	James M. Colestro by Douglas M. Schosser, Attorney-in-Fact	07/31/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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