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Signet Jewelers (SIG) CEO has shares withheld to cover RSU tax bill

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Signet Jewelers Chief Executive Officer James Kevin Symancyk reported a tax-related share withholding tied to equity compensation. On the vesting of one-third of a restricted stock unit grant made on April 2, 2025, 8,589.79 common shares were withheld to cover tax obligations at an average price of $85.28 per share.

After this tax-withholding disposition, Symancyk directly holds 148,772.83 common shares, which includes 112,809.42 restricted stock units that remain subject to vesting and forfeiture conditions. The transaction reflects routine tax settlement rather than an open-market sale.

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Insider Symancyk James Kevin
Role Chief Executive Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Shares, par value $0.18 8,589.79 $85.28 $733K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares, par value $0.18 — 148,772.83 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Reflects the number of shares withheld for tax purposes upon vesting of 1/3 of the restricted stock units granted on April 2, 2025. Reflects the average of the high and low sale price of the common shares on the date of vest. Includes 112,809.42 restricted stock units which are subject to certain vesting and forfeiture provisions.
Shares withheld for taxes 8,589.79 shares Tax-withholding disposition on RSU vesting April 2, 2026
Valuation price per share $85.28 per share Average of high and low sale prices on vesting date
Shares held after transaction 148,772.83 shares Direct holdings following tax-withholding disposition
Remaining restricted stock units 112,809.42 RSUs Unvested units subject to vesting and forfeiture provisions
tax-withholding disposition financial
"reported a tax-related share withholding tied to equity compensation."
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
restricted stock units financial
"vesting of 1/3 of the restricted stock units granted on April 2, 2025."
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.
vesting financial
"upon vesting of 1/3 of the restricted stock units granted on April 2, 2025."
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
forfeiture provisions financial
"restricted stock units which are subject to certain vesting and forfeiture provisions."
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
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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*
Symancyk James Kevin

(Last)(First)(Middle)
375 GHENT ROAD

(Street)
AKRON OHIO 44333

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SIGNET JEWELERS LTD [ SIG ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/02/2026
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
Common Shares, par value $0.1804/02/2026F8,589.79(1)D$85.28(2)148,772.83(3)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Reflects the number of shares withheld for tax purposes upon vesting of 1/3 of the restricted stock units granted on April 2, 2025.
2. Reflects the average of the high and low sale price of the common shares on the date of vest.
3. Includes 112,809.42 restricted stock units which are subject to certain vesting and forfeiture provisions.
Remarks:
J. Matthew Shady, Attorney in Fact04/07/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Signet Jewelers (SIG) CEO James Symancyk report?

James Symancyk reported a tax-withholding disposition of 8,589.79 Signet Jewelers common shares. The shares were withheld to cover taxes upon vesting of restricted stock units, using an average price of $85.28 per share on the vesting date.

Was the Signet Jewelers (SIG) CEO’s Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?

No, the Form 4 shows a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. Shares were withheld by the company to satisfy tax obligations when one-third of previously granted restricted stock units vested.

How many Signet Jewelers (SIG) shares does the CEO hold after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the tax-withholding transaction, James Symancyk directly holds 148,772.83 Signet Jewelers common shares. This total includes both vested shares and restricted stock units that continue to be subject to vesting and forfeiture provisions.

What restricted stock units does the Signet Jewelers (SIG) CEO still have after the vesting event?

After the vesting event and tax withholding, James Symancyk’s holdings include 112,809.42 restricted stock units. These units remain subject to specified vesting schedules and forfeiture terms, meaning they convert into shares only if conditions are fully met.

How was the $85.28 price used in the Signet Jewelers (SIG) Form 4 determined?

The $85.28 per-share price reflects the average of the high and low sale prices of Signet Jewelers common shares on the vesting date. This average price was used to value the 8,589.79 shares withheld for tax purposes.