Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) CCO reports 138-share tax withholding on RSU vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Chief Credit Officer Thomas K. Creal IV reported routine compensation-related activity in company stock. On the vesting of a restricted stock unit, 138 shares of common stock were withheld at $13.40 per share to cover his tax obligation, a non-market disposition. After this event, he directly holds 53,248.257 shares of common stock and indirectly holds 5,165.306 shares through a 401-K plan.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Creal Thomas K IV

Role Chief Credit Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock	138	$13.40	$2K
holding	Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock — 53,248.257 shares (Direct, null); Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock — 5,165.306 shares (Indirect, 401-K)

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Key Figures

Tax-withheld shares: 138 shares Withholding price: $13.40 per share Direct holdings after transaction: 53,248.257 shares +1 more

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Tax-withheld shares 138 shares Withheld to cover tax on RSU vesting

Withholding price $13.40 per share Value used for 138 withheld shares

Direct holdings after transaction 53,248.257 shares Direct NWBI common stock held by officer

Indirect 401-K holdings 5,165.306 shares NWBI common stock held via 401-K plan

Key Terms

restricted stock unit, tax withholding obligation, 401-K, Form 4

4 terms

restricted stock unit financial

"Reflects shares withheld to satisfy reporting person's tax withholding obligation upon the vesting of a restricted stock unit."

A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.

tax withholding obligation financial

"Reflects shares withheld to satisfy reporting person's tax withholding obligation upon the vesting of a restricted stock unit."

401-K financial

"nature_of_ownership: 401-K"

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Creal Thomas K IV

(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 Credit Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/18/2026

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	05/18/2026		F		138	D	$13.4	53,248.257(1)	D
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock								5,165.306	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects shares withheld to satisfy reporting person's tax withholding obligation upon the vesting of a restricted stock unit.

Remarks:

	Thomas K. Creal IV by Douglas M. Schosser, Attorney-in-Fact	05/19/2026
	** 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 Thomas K. Creal IV?

Northwest Bancshares reported that Chief Credit Officer Thomas K. Creal IV had 138 shares of common stock withheld to satisfy taxes upon restricted stock unit vesting. This was a routine compensation-related tax withholding, not an open-market purchase or sale of shares.

Was the Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?

No, the Form 4 shows a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. 138 shares were delivered back to the issuer at $13.40 per share to cover Thomas K. Creal IV’s tax obligation from a restricted stock unit vesting.

How many Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) shares does Thomas K. Creal IV hold after this filing?

After the reported transactions, Thomas K. Creal IV directly holds 53,248.257 Northwest Bancshares common shares and indirectly holds 5,165.306 shares through a 401-K plan. These amounts show his remaining equity stake after the tax-related share withholding.

What does the F transaction code mean in the Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) Form 4?

The F transaction code indicates shares used for tax withholding or exercise price payment. In this case, 138 Northwest Bancshares shares were withheld to satisfy Thomas K. Creal IV’s tax liability when a restricted stock unit vested, rather than being sold on the open market.

How many Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) shares were used for tax withholding in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 138 common shares were withheld at $13.40 per share. These shares satisfied Thomas K. Creal IV’s tax obligation arising from a restricted stock unit vesting, which is a standard feature of equity-based executive compensation.