Northwest Bancshares, Inc. filings document the regulatory record of a Nasdaq-listed bank holding company and its Northwest Bank subsidiary. The company’s 8-K reports furnish quarterly and annual operating results, supplemental earnings presentations and material-event disclosures covering net interest income, margin, loans, deposits, securities, borrowings and acquisition-related balance-sheet changes.
Proxy and other filings cover board governance, shareholder voting matters, capital-structure information for NWBI common stock, material agreements and formal disclosures tied to regional banking, lending, deposit funding and wealth-management activities.
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. President & CEO Louis J. Torchio reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On March 16, 2026, 3,450 shares of common stock were withheld at $12.26 per share to satisfy his tax obligation upon the vesting of a restricted stock unit, rather than being sold on the open market.
After this withholding, Torchio directly holds 206,888.922 common shares and indirectly holds 24,254.279 shares through a 401-K account. This reflects compensation-related activity and not an open-market buy or sell decision.
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Chief People Officer Kyle P. Kane reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On March 16, 2026, 447 shares of Northwest Bancshares common stock were withheld at $12.26 per share to cover tax obligations upon the vesting of a restricted stock unit award. After this withholding, Kane directly held 26,843.714 shares of common stock. This was not an open-market sale but an automatic tax-withholding event tied to equity compensation vesting.
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Devin T. Cygnar had 411 shares of common stock withheld at $12.26 per share to cover tax obligations when restricted stock units vested. After this tax-withholding disposition, he holds 19,654.671 shares directly, plus indirect holdings of 13,692.1279 shares in an IRA and 9,431.1280 shares in a 401(k).
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Chief Credit Officer Thomas K. Creal IV reported a routine tax-related share disposition tied to restricted stock vesting. On the event date, 438 shares of Northwest Bancshares common stock were withheld at $12.26 per share to cover his tax withholding obligation upon the vesting of a restricted stock unit.
After this transaction, he directly held 50,597.257 shares of common stock. A separate entry shows 5,165.306 shares held indirectly through a 401-K plan. The filing reflects compensation-related mechanics rather than an open-market trade, and his overall ownership position remains substantial following the tax withholding.
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. executive James M. Colestro, Chief Retail Lending Officer, reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On March 16, 2026, 489 shares of Northwest Bancshares common stock were withheld at $12.26 per share to satisfy tax obligations when restricted stock units vested, rather than being sold in the open market. After this withholding, he directly holds 37,666.02 shares, and indirectly holds 25,328.442 shares through a 401‑K account, showing he retains a substantial equity position in the company.
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Chief Risk Officer Gregory J. Betchkal reported a routine tax-withholding transaction related to equity compensation. On March 16, 2026, 1,273 shares of Northwest Bancshares common stock were disposed of at a price of $12.26 per share to satisfy his tax withholding obligation upon the vesting of a restricted stock unit award. Following this non-market transaction, he holds 90,298.082 shares directly, indicating he retains a substantial equity position in the company.
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Chief Auditor Carey A. Barnum reported a routine tax-withholding transaction related to equity compensation. On the vesting of a restricted stock unit, 182 shares of Northwest Bancshares common stock were withheld at a price of $12.26 per share to cover tax obligations, rather than being sold on the open market. After this non-market disposition, Barnum’s directly held position stands at 7,504.757 shares of common stock.
Watson Scott J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. reported that Chief Information Officer Scott J. Watson received a grant of 6,819 shares of Northwest Bancshares common stock as an equity award. The shares are in the form of restricted stock units, with one third of the grant vesting on March 13, 2027 and additional thirds vesting on March 13, 2028 and March 13, 2029. After this award, Watson directly holds a reported total of 55,632.63 shares of the company’s common stock.
Torchio Louis J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. President & CEO Louis J. Torchio received a grant of 40,782 shares of common stock on March 13, 2026 as a compensation award at no purchase price. One third of this restricted stock unit grant will vest each year on March 13, 2027, March 13, 2028, and March 13, 2029. After this award, he directly holds 210,338.922 common shares, in addition to 24,254.279 shares held indirectly through a 401-K plan.
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. reported that Chief Legal Counsel and Corporate Secretary Erin Freund acquired 10,197 shares of Northwest Bancshares common stock as a grant or award, at a stated price of $0.00 per share. After this award, Freund directly holds 26,715.199 shares. One third of this grant of RSU shares will vest each year beginning March 13, 2027, and on each March 13 through March 13, 2029. The filing also notes dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously granted RSUs, which follow the same terms and conditions as the underlying RSUs.