STC CEO exercises RSUs, shares withheld for taxes

Stewart Information Services Chief Executive Officer Frederick H. Eppinger reported the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units into common shares of the company.

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Stewart Information Services Chief Executive Officer Frederick H. Eppinger reported the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units into common shares of the company. On March 8, 2026, he exercised restricted stock units covering 31,463 and 6,992 underlying shares of common stock, resulting in the acquisition of common stock at a conversion price of $0.00 per share.

To satisfy tax obligations tied to these equity awards, a total of 15,213 and 3,381 common shares were withheld at a price of $67.00 per share, recorded as tax-withholding dispositions rather than open-market sales. After these transactions, Eppinger directly held 161,893 shares of Stewart Information Services common stock, reflecting a net increase in his direct equity position from the vested units.

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38,455 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 6 txns

Insider EPPINGER FREDERICK H

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	31,463	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	6,992	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	31,463	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	15,213	$67.00	$1.02M
Exercise	Common Stock	6,992	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	3,381	$67.00	$227K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 161,893 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of STC Common Stock.
F2. The restricted stock units vested in full on March 8, 2026.
F3. The restricted stock units vested in three equal annual installments on March 8, 2024, March 8, 2025, and March 8, 2026.

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What insider transaction did STC CEO Frederick Eppinger report on March 8, 2026?

Frederick H. Eppinger reported the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units into common stock on March 8, 2026. The filing shows derivative exercises converting restricted stock units into shares, along with tax-related share withholdings, rather than any open‑market purchases or sales.

How many Stewart Information Services (STC) shares did the CEO acquire through RSU vesting?

The CEO acquired common stock tied to restricted stock units covering 31,463 and 6,992 underlying shares. These units converted into an equal number of Stewart Information Services common shares, reflecting routine equity compensation settlement rather than discretionary open‑market buying activity.

How many STC shares were withheld to cover Frederick Eppinger’s tax obligations?

A total of 15,213 and 3,381 Stewart Information Services common shares were withheld to cover tax obligations. These F‑code transactions occurred at $67.00 per share and are classified as tax‑withholding dispositions, not open‑market sales, reflecting standard treatment of vested equity awards.

What was Frederick Eppinger’s direct STC shareholding after these transactions?

After completing the RSU vesting and related tax withholdings, Frederick H. Eppinger directly held 161,893 shares of Stewart Information Services common stock. This post‑transaction figure reflects his ongoing equity stake as reported in the Form 4, incorporating all acquisitions and tax‑related dispositions on that date.

Were the STC CEO’s March 8, 2026 transactions open‑market purchases or sales?

The transactions were not open‑market trades. They consisted of derivative exercises converting restricted stock units into common shares at a $0.00 conversion price, plus F‑code tax‑withholding dispositions at $67.00 per share, which are recorded for tax payment purposes rather than discretionary buying or selling.

What do the footnotes reveal about the Stewart Information Services RSU awards?

The footnotes explain that each restricted stock unit represents a right to receive one STC common share. They also state that some units vested in full on March 8, 2026, while others vested in three equal annual installments on March 8, 2024, 2025, and 2026.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/10/2026 - 04:06 PM

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^*

EPPINGER FREDERICK H

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

1360 POST OAK BLVD.

SUITE 100, MC-14-1

(Street)

HOUSTON

77056

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES CORP [ STC ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/08/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	03/08/2026		M		31,463	A	⁽¹⁾	173,495	D
Common Stock	03/08/2026		F		15,213	D	$67	158,282	D
Common Stock	03/08/2026		M		6,992	A	⁽¹⁾	165,274	D
Common Stock	03/08/2026		F		3,381	D	$67	161,893	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	03/08/2026		M			31,463	⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Common Stock	31,463	$0	0	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	03/08/2026		M			6,992	⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Common Stock	6,992	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of STC Common Stock.

2. The restricted stock units vested in full on March 8, 2026.

3. The restricted stock units vested in three equal annual installments on March 8, 2024, March 8, 2025, and March 8, 2026.

	/s/ David Taylor, as attorney in fact for the Reporting Person	03/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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