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Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) CEO awarded 35,257 restricted stock units

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Fink Nicholas I. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. President & CEO Nicholas I. Fink received a grant of 35,257 restricted stock units on April 24, 2026. Each unit represents a contingent right to one share of Class A Common Stock. The units vest in three equal annual installments, with shares delivered at each vest date net of shares withheld to cover taxes.

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Insider Fink Nicholas I.
Role President & CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 35,257 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 35,257 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.
RSUs granted 35,257 units Grant to President & CEO on April 24, 2026
Underlying shares 35,257 shares Class A Common Stock underlying the RSUs
Vesting installments 3 annual installments RSUs vest in three equal annual tranches
Exercise date field May 1, 2027 Exercise/vesting-related date reported for the RSUs
Transaction price per unit $0.00 per unit RSU grant classified as a no-cash award
Restricted Stock Units financial
"security_title: "Restricted Stock Units""
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
"underlying_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.
contingent right financial
"represents a contingent right to receive one share"
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.
shares withheld to satisfy taxes financial
"net of shares withheld to satisfy taxes"
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*
Fink Nicholas I.

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President & CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/24/2026
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
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 Units(1)04/24/2026A35,25705/01/2027(2) (2)Class A Common Stock35,257$035,257D
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-fact04/28/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did STZ CEO Nicholas Fink report on this Form 4?

Nicholas I. Fink reported receiving a grant of 35,257 restricted stock units of Constellation Brands Class A Common Stock. These RSUs are part of his equity compensation and represent contingent rights to receive shares in the future, subject to vesting.

How many Constellation Brands (STZ) RSUs were granted to the CEO?

The CEO was granted 35,257 restricted stock units. Each unit corresponds to the right to receive one share of Constellation Brands Class A Common Stock, subject to vesting conditions over time and tax withholding when the underlying shares are delivered.

How do the STZ restricted stock units granted to the CEO vest?

The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments. On each vesting date, shares are delivered to the reporting person, but a portion of those shares is withheld to satisfy applicable tax obligations, reducing the net shares actually received.

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

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Constellation Brands Class A Common Stock. The right becomes actual shares only as the units vest according to the specified schedule and after required tax withholding.

Will Nicholas Fink receive all 35,257 STZ shares from this grant in cash or stock?

Nicholas Fink will receive shares of Class A Common Stock as the restricted stock units vest. However, some shares will be withheld at each vesting date to cover taxes, so he receives the remaining net shares rather than cash.