Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) CFO adds 1,500 shares in open-market buy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Douglas M. Schosser reported an open-market purchase of 1,500 shares of the company’s common stock. The shares were bought at an average price of $13.922 per share.

After this transaction, Schosser directly holds 81,057.559 Northwest Bancshares shares. A footnote explains the reported price reflects the average of 14 separate trade lots, with a high of $13.985 and a low of $13.720.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 1,500 shares ($20,883)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Schosser Douglas M

Role Chief Financial Officer

Bought 1,500 shs ($21K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock	1,500	$13.922	$21K

Holdings After Transaction: Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock — 81,057.559 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares purchased: 1,500 shares Average purchase price: $13.922 per share Post-transaction holdings: 81,057.559 shares +2 more

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Shares purchased 1,500 shares Open-market purchase by CFO on 2026-05-01

Average purchase price $13.922 per share Reported average for the 1,500-share transaction

Post-transaction holdings 81,057.559 shares Direct Northwest Bancshares shares held by CFO after trade

High trade price $13.985 per share Highest of 14 lots in the reported purchase

Low trade price $13.720 per share Lowest of 14 lots in the reported purchase

Key Terms

open-market purchase, non-derivative, average price, Form 4

4 terms

open-market purchase financial

"The transaction is classified as an open-market purchase of common stock."

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

non-derivative financial

"The Form 4 lists the transaction type as non-derivative common stock."

average price financial

"A footnote states the reported value is an average price of 14 lots."

Form 4 regulatory

"The insider transaction was disclosed in a Form 4 filing."

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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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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^*

Schosser Douglas 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 Financial Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026

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
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock	05/01/2026		P		1,500	A	$13.922	81,057.559(1)	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. Average price of 14 lots with a high of $13.985 and a low of $13.720.

Remarks:

	Douglas M. Schosser	05/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) report for its CFO?

Northwest Bancshares reported that CFO Douglas M. Schosser executed an open-market purchase of 1,500 shares of company common stock. This acquisition increased his directly held stake and was disclosed in a Form 4 insider filing for transparency around executive share ownership.

At what price did the Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) CFO buy shares?

The CFO’s 1,500-share purchase was reported at an average price of $13.922 per share. A footnote notes this price reflects 14 separate lots, with trade prices ranging from a high of $13.985 to a low of $13.720 during the transaction.

How many Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) shares does the CFO own after this trade?

Following the reported purchase, CFO Douglas M. Schosser directly holds 81,057.559 shares of Northwest Bancshares common stock. This total includes his existing position plus the newly acquired 1,500 shares, providing investors with updated information on his personal equity stake.

Was the Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) CFO transaction a buy or sell?

The Form 4 shows a buy transaction by the CFO. It is classified as an open-market purchase of 1,500 Northwest Bancshares common shares, meaning he increased his personal holdings rather than disposing of stock through a sale or other form of distribution.

What does the Form 4 footnote say about the Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) trade price?

The footnote explains that the reported $13.922 price is an average of 14 trade lots. Within those lots, the highest execution price was $13.985 per share and the lowest was $13.720, giving investors more detail on how the transaction was executed in the market.