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STEWART INFORMATION (NYSE: STC) executive nets shares after RSU vesting and tax withholding

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STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES CORP Group President Ryan M. Swed reported routine stock compensation activity involving restricted stock units (RSUs). On May 1, 2026, he exercised RSUs covering 802 shares of common stock, reflecting a vesting event under his equity awards.

In connection with this vesting, 241 shares of common stock were disposed of at $69.10 per share to satisfy tax obligations, a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale. After these transactions, Swed directly owned 11,393 shares of STC common stock. Footnotes explain each RSU represents one share and that the units vest in three equal annual installments through May 1, 2026.

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Insider Swed Ryan M.
Role Group President
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 802 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 802 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 241 $69.10 $17K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 11,634 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of STC Common Stock. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments on May 1, 2024, May 1, 2025, and May 1, 2026.
RSUs exercised 802 shares Restricted stock units converted into common stock on May 1, 2026
Tax-withheld shares 241 shares Shares disposed to satisfy tax obligations on vesting
Tax-withholding price $69.10 per share Valuation used for 241-share tax-withholding disposition
Shares owned after transactions 11,393 shares Direct STC common stock holdings following Form 4 events
Tax-withholding shares total 241 shares Matches transactionSummary taxWithholdingShares figure
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"security_title: "Restricted Stock Unit" and footnote stating each unit represents one share of STC Common Stock"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition" for the 241-share transaction"
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.
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"transaction_action: "derivative exercise/conversion" for the RSU conversion into common stock"
vest in three equal annual installments financial
"footnote: "The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments""
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*
Swed Ryan M.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1360 POST OAK BLVD.
SUITE 100, MC-14-1

(Street)
HOUSTON TEXAS 77056

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES CORP [ STC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Group President
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026
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 Stock05/01/2026M802A(1)11,634D
Common Stock05/01/2026F241D$69.111,393D
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
Restricted Stock Unit(1)05/01/2026M802 (2) (2)Common Stock802$00D
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 vest in three equal annual installments on May 1, 2024, May 1, 2025, and May 1, 2026.
Remarks:
/s/ Julie Warnock, as attorney-in-fact for the Reporting Person05/04/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did STC executive Ryan M. Swed report in this Form 4 filing?

Ryan M. Swed reported routine equity compensation activity, exercising 802 restricted stock units into common shares. As part of the vesting, 241 shares were withheld to cover taxes, and he finished with 11,393 STC common shares held directly.

How many Stewart Information Services (STC) shares did Ryan Swed acquire and dispose of?

Swed acquired 802 shares of STC common stock through RSU vesting and disposed of 241 shares for tax withholding. The tax-related disposition is not an open-market sale, and his direct ownership increased to 11,393 common shares after the transactions.

Was Ryan Swed’s disposition of STC shares an open-market sale?

No, the 241 STC shares were disposed of as a tax-withholding transaction, not sold on the open market. They were used to satisfy tax liabilities arising from the vesting of 802 restricted stock units into common shares on May 1, 2026.

What is the vesting schedule for Ryan Swed’s restricted stock units at STC?

The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments on May 1, 2024, May 1, 2025, and May 1, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Stewart Information Services (STC) common stock upon vesting and settlement.

How many STC shares does Ryan Swed own after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the reported transactions, Ryan Swed directly holds 11,393 shares of STC common stock. This figure reflects the 802 shares received from RSU vesting, net of the 241 shares withheld to cover associated tax obligations on May 1, 2026.

What price was used for the tax-withholding disposition of STC shares?

The 241 STC shares used for tax withholding were valued at $69.10 per share. This price is applied for the tax-withholding disposition related to the RSU vesting and does not represent an open-market trading price chosen by the executive.