Root (ROOT) director receives 2,864-share restricted stock grant in Form 4 filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hilsheimer Lawrence A. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Root, Inc. director Lawrence A. Hilsheimer reported an equity award rather than an open‑market trade. On June 3, 2026, he received 2,864 shares of Class A Common Stock at $0.0000 per share as a grant of restricted stock units under Root's Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, increasing his direct holdings to 43,859 shares. The filing also shows 1,596 shares held indirectly by an IRA, reported as an existing holding.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Hilsheimer Lawrence A.

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	2,864	$0.00	--
holding	Class A Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 43,859 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Stock — 1,596 shares (Indirect, by IRA)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 2,864 shares Grant price: $0.0000 per share Direct holdings after grant: 43,859 shares +1 more

4 metrics

RSU grant size 2,864 shares Restricted stock unit grant on June 3, 2026

Grant price $0.0000 per share Stated price for RSU award

Direct holdings after grant 43,859 shares Class A Common Stock held directly after June 3, 2026 award

Indirect IRA holdings 1,596 shares Class A Common Stock held indirectly by IRA as of June 3, 2026

Key Terms

restricted stock units, Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, Class A Common Stock, IRA

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

"Represents the grant of restricted stock units in accordance with the Issuer's Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy financial

"Represents the grant of restricted stock units in accordance with the Issuer's Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy."

Class A Common Stock financial

"security_title: Class A Common Stock"

Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.

IRA financial

"nature_of_ownership: by IRA"

An individual retirement account (IRA) is a savings account designed to help people put aside money for their retirement, often with tax advantages that encourage long-term savings. It matters to investors because it can grow over time, providing financial security later in life, and offers benefits that can reduce current taxes or allow investments to compound more effectively.

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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^*

Hilsheimer Lawrence A.

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/03/2026

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
Class A Common Stock	06/03/2026		A		2,864(1)	A	$0	43,859	D
Class A Common Stock								1,596	I	by IRA

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. Represents the grant of restricted stock units in accordance with the Issuer's Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jodi Baker, Attorney-in-fact	06/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Root (ROOT) report for Lawrence A. Hilsheimer?

Root reported that director Lawrence A. Hilsheimer received 2,864 shares of Class A Common Stock as a restricted stock unit grant. The award was made under the company’s Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy and was not an open-market purchase or sale.

How many Root (ROOT) shares does Lawrence A. Hilsheimer hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Lawrence A. Hilsheimer directly holds 43,859 shares of Root Class A Common Stock. The filing also shows 1,596 additional shares held indirectly through an IRA, which are reported separately from his direct ownership stake.

Was the Root (ROOT) Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or compensation grant?

The Form 4 shows a compensation grant, not a market purchase. Hilsheimer received 2,864 restricted stock units at a stated price of $0.0000 per share, consistent with an equity award under Root’s Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy for non-employee directors.

What does the 'A' transaction code mean in the Root (ROOT) Form 4?

The 'A' transaction code on the Form 4 indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition. In this case, it reflects the award of 2,864 restricted stock units of Root Class A Common Stock to director Lawrence A. Hilsheimer as part of his director compensation.

How are Lawrence A. Hilsheimer’s indirect Root (ROOT) holdings reported?

The Form 4 reports 1,596 shares of Root Class A Common Stock as held indirectly by an IRA. This line is categorized as a holding entry, indicating the position rather than a new buy or sell transaction on the reported date.