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Root, Inc. (ROOT) CAO sells 1,706 shares in planned 10b5-1 trade

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Root, Inc. Chief Administrative Officer Jonathan Allison reported an open-market sale of 1,706 shares of Class A Common Stock. The shares were sold at $44.35 per share, and he held 71,668 shares directly after the transaction, indicating he retained the vast majority of his position.

The sale was executed pursuant to a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which is designed to allow insiders to sell shares on a scheduled basis and reduce the significance of the trade’s timing as a discretionary decision.

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Insider Allison Jonathan
Role Chief Administrative Officer
Sold 1,706 shs ($76K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Class A Common Stock 1,706 $44.35 $76K
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 71,668 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares sold 1,706 shares Open-market sale of Class A Common Stock
Sale price $44.35 per share Price for the 1,706 shares sold
Shares held after sale 71,668 shares Direct ownership following the transaction
Net shares sold 1,706 shares Net-sell direction in transaction summary
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial
"The shares were sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan."
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: open-market sale"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
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 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
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*
Allison Jonathan
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ROOT, INC.
80 E. RICH STREET, SUITE 500
(Street)
COLUMBUS OHIO 43215
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Root, Inc. [ ROOT ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Administrative Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/07/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock04/07/2026S1,706(1)D$44.3571,668D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The shares were sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan.
Remarks:
/s/ Jodi Baker, Attorney-in-fact04/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did ROOT’s Chief Administrative Officer report?

Jonathan Allison reported an open-market sale of 1,706 shares of Root, Inc. Class A Common Stock. The sale was executed at $44.35 per share and disclosed on a Form 4 insider trading report filed with regulators.

At what price did the ROOT insider sell shares and how many remain?

The Root, Inc. executive sold 1,706 shares at $44.35 per share. After the transaction, he directly held 71,668 shares of Class A Common Stock, showing that only a small portion of his overall holdings was sold.

Was the ROOT insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. The filing notes the shares were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Such plans pre-schedule trades, helping insiders diversify or manage liquidity while reducing the importance of trade timing as a discretionary signal.

Does the Root, Inc. Form 4 show any option exercises or derivative trades?

No. The Form 4 reports only a non-derivative open-market sale of Class A Common Stock. The derivativeSummary section is empty, indicating there were no reported option exercises, conversions, or other derivative security transactions in this filing.

How many ROOT shares did the insider sell versus his remaining holdings?

The executive sold 1,706 shares of Root, Inc. Class A Common Stock and held 71,668 shares afterward. This shows the sale involved a relatively small slice of his reported direct ownership position in the company.