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Deferred stock transaction reported by NWN (NWN) board director McDonough

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Northwest Natural Holding Co director Sandra McDonough recorded a discretionary share transaction under a deferred compensation plan. On this plan-related move, 239.9130 shares of common stock priced at $52.59 were credited to her deferred compensation account, bringing her indirect holdings to 10,610.8220 shares.

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Insider McDonough Sandra
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
I Common Stock 239.913 $52.59 $13K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 10,610.822 shares (Indirect, See Footnote)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The reporting transaction was effected pursuant to a written election under Northwest Natural Gas Company's Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors and Executives made on or about January 6, 2022. At the time made, the election was intended to satisfy the then-current Rule 10b5-1. The election has not been entered into, modified or terminated since the original election date. Shares have been credited to reporting person's account under Northwest Natural Gas Company's Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors and Executives.
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*
McDonough Sandra

(Last) (First) (Middle)
250 SW TAYLOR ST

(Street)
PORTLAND OR 97204

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Northwest Natural Holding Co [ NWN ]
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)
03/02/2026
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 03/02/2026 I(1) 239.913 A $52.59 10,610.822 I See Footnote(2)
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. The reporting transaction was effected pursuant to a written election under Northwest Natural Gas Company's Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors and Executives made on or about January 6, 2022. At the time made, the election was intended to satisfy the then-current Rule 10b5-1. The election has not been entered into, modified or terminated since the original election date.
2. Shares have been credited to reporting person's account under Northwest Natural Gas Company's Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors and Executives.
Molly J. Wilcox, Attorney-in-Fact 03/04/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did NWN director Sandra McDonough report?

Sandra McDonough reported a discretionary transaction involving 239.9130 Northwest Natural Holding Co common shares. The shares were credited under a deferred compensation plan, reflecting a plan-driven adjustment rather than a traditional open-market stock purchase or sale.

At what price were the NWN shares in Sandra McDonough’s Form 4 transaction?

The reported 239.9130 Northwest Natural Holding Co shares were valued at $52.59 per share. This price applies to the discretionary transaction credited under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors and Executives, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

How many NWN shares does Sandra McDonough hold after this transaction?

After the reported discretionary transaction, Sandra McDonough indirectly holds 10,610.8220 shares of Northwest Natural Holding Co common stock. These shares are credited to her account under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors and Executives, according to the Form 4 disclosure.

Was Sandra McDonough’s NWN Form 4 transaction a planned action?

Yes. The transaction was effected under a written election made around January 6, 2022, intended to satisfy then-current Rule 10b5-1. The election has not been entered into, modified, or terminated since that original election date, indicating a pre-established plan.

How are the NWN shares from this Form 4 held for Sandra McDonough?

The shares are credited to Sandra McDonough’s account under Northwest Natural Gas Company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors and Executives. The filing classifies her ownership as indirect, with details explained in the accompanying footnotes to the Form 4.

What does “discretionary transaction under Rule 16b-3(f)” mean for NWN’s Form 4?

The filing describes the event as a discretionary transaction under Rule 16b-3(f), meaning it is a board- or plan-authorized adjustment, not a simple market trade. It reflects movements within a deferred compensation plan rather than a typical buy or sell on an exchange.