Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) awards 7,372 RSUs to EVP & Pres. Beer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sabia James A. Jr. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. executive James A. Sabia Jr., EVP & Pres. Beer, received a grant of 7,372 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a contingent right to one share of Class A Common Stock and was awarded at a stated price of $0.00 per unit.

The 7,372 restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the specified vesting start date. On each vesting date, shares will be delivered to Sabia net of any shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations, reflecting a compensation-related equity award rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Sabia James A. Jr.

Role EVP & Pres. Beer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	7,372	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 7,372 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A Common Stock. These restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the date specified. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person as of each vesting date net of shares withheld to satisfy taxes.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 7,372 units Grant price per unit: $0.00 Shares underlying RSUs: 7,372 shares +3 more

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RSUs granted 7,372 units Restricted stock unit award to EVP & Pres. Beer

Grant price per unit $0.00 Stated price per restricted stock unit

Shares underlying RSUs 7,372 shares Class A Common Stock underlying the RSUs

Shares after transaction 7,372 units Total restricted stock units held following the award

Vesting schedule 3 annual installments RSUs vest in three equal annual installments

First vesting-related date May 1, 2027 Specified date associated with RSU vesting/exercise

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Class A Common Stock, vest, withheld to satisfy taxes

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"

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.

Class A Common Stock financial

"one share of Constellation Brands, Inc. 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.

vest financial

"These restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

withheld to satisfy taxes financial

"net of shares withheld to satisfy taxes"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Sabia James A. Jr.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.

50 EAST BROAD STREET

(Street)

ROCHESTER NEW YORK 14614

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. [ STZ ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & Pres. Beer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/24/2026

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

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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	04/24/2026		A		7,372		05/01/2027(2)	(2)	Class A Common Stock	7,372	$0	7,372	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A Common Stock.

2. These restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the date specified. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person as of each vesting date net of shares withheld to satisfy taxes.

Remarks:

	/s/ Matthew Stoloff, Attorney-in-fact	04/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did STZ executive James A. Sabia Jr. receive in this Form 4 filing?

James A. Sabia Jr. received 7,372 restricted stock units as an equity award. Each unit represents a contingent right to one share of Constellation Brands Class A Common Stock, forming part of his compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase.

How many restricted stock units were granted to the STZ executive?

The executive was granted 7,372 restricted stock units. These units convert into the same number of Class A Common Stock shares as they vest, giving him a direct equity interest tied to Constellation Brands’ future performance over the vesting period.

How do the restricted stock units for STZ’s EVP & Pres. Beer vest over time?

The 7,372 restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments. This means roughly one-third of the award becomes earned each year, encouraging longer-term alignment between the executive’s interests and Constellation Brands’ performance during the multi‑year vesting schedule.

What stock does each restricted stock unit represent for Constellation Brands (STZ)?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A Common Stock. As the units vest, the corresponding shares are delivered, turning the award into actual stock ownership for the executive over time.

How are taxes handled on the STZ restricted stock unit award?

When each portion of the restricted stock units vests, shares are delivered net of those withheld to satisfy taxes. In practice, Constellation Brands withholds some shares at vesting to cover tax obligations, and the executive receives the remaining shares as compensation.

Is this STZ Form 4 transaction an open-market stock purchase or a compensation award?

This transaction is a compensation-related equity award, not an open-market purchase. The Form 4 shows a grant of 7,372 restricted stock units at a stated price of $0.00, reflecting stock-based compensation granted by Constellation Brands to its executive.