NorthWestern Energy (NWE): Form 4 Shows Routine Board Stock Grant

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NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (NWE) – Form 4 filing dated 07/07/2025

Director Mahvash Yazdi reported the automatic grant of 731 shares of NorthWestern Energy common stock on 07/01/2025, received under the company’s 2025 compensation schedule for non-employee directors. At a reference price of $51.30, the award is valued at roughly $37 k. Following the transaction, Yazdi’s direct ownership stands at 20,105 shares. No derivative securities were involved and no shares were disposed of. The filing is a routine compensation-related insider acquisition and does not disclose any 10b5-1 trading plan.

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Equity Analyst

TL;DR: Routine director stock grant; minimal financial impact.

This Form 4 reflects a standard quarterly equity award rather than an open-market purchase, so it carries limited signaling value. The dollar amount (~$37 k) is immaterial relative to NWE’s market capitalization and the director’s post-transaction stake (< 0.05% of shares outstanding). Because shares were granted, not bought, the filing primarily indicates continued board service and alignment but does not alter the investment thesis or near-term valuation outlook.

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^*

YAZDI MAHVASH

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3010 W. 69TH STREET

(Street)

SIOUX FALLS SD 57108

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. [ NWE ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2025

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	07/01/2025		A		731(1)	A	$51.3	20,105(2)	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. Third quarter stock grant for 2025 received pursuant to the NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. compensation rate schedule for non-employee directors.

2. Includes shares acquired from dividend reinvestment.

Remarks:

	Emily L. Folsom, by power of attorney	07/07/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many NorthWestern Energy (NWE) shares did Director Mahvash Yazdi acquire?

The filing shows an automatic grant of 731 common shares on 07/01/2025.

What is the director’s total direct ownership after the transaction?

Mahvash Yazdi now holds 20,105 directly owned shares of NWE.

Was the acquisition part of a compensation program?

Yes. The shares were issued under the company’s 2025 compensation rate schedule for non-employee directors.

Did the Form 4 reference a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The check box for Rule 10b5-1 was not marked.

Were any derivative securities involved in this filing?

No derivative securities were reported; the transaction involved only common stock.