WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) CEO discloses stock grants, sales and options

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WEC Energy Group, Inc. reported equity transactions by its President and CEO, who is also a director. On 01/02/2026, the executive acquired 14,188 shares of common stock at a stated price of $0, increasing direct ownership. On the same date and on 01/05/2026, a total of 3,879 shares of common stock were disposed of at prices of $106.088 and $105.045, coded as transaction type "F", typically indicating shares withheld to cover taxes. After these transactions, the executive directly held 66,800.5124 shares of common stock and indirectly held 6,741.533 shares through the Employee Retirement Savings Plan. The report also shows a new stock option grant for 68,111 options with an exercise price of $106.088, exercisable on 01/02/2029 and expiring on 01/02/2036, each option relating to one share of common stock.

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^*

Lauber Scott J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

231 WEST MICHIGAN STREET

(Street)

MILWAUKEE WI 53203

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WEC ENERGY GROUP, INC. [ WEC ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President and CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/02/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/02/2026		A		14,188	A	$0	70,679.5124(1)	D
Common Stock	01/02/2026		F		2,894	D	$106.088	67,785.5124(1)	D
Common Stock	01/05/2026		F		985	D	$105.045	66,800.5124(1)	D
Common Stock								6,741.533(2)	I	ERSP

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
Stock Option (right to buy)	$106.088	01/02/2026		A		68,111		01/02/2029(3)	01/02/2036	Common Stock	68,111	$0	68,111	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes shares acquired pursuant to a dividend reinvestment feature of WEC Energy Group's ("WEC") Stock Plus Investment Plan in transactions exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-11.

2. Includes shares acquired under WEC Energy Group, Inc.'s Employee Retirement Savings Plan (ERSP) in transactions exempt from Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16b-3(c) and exempt from reporting pursuant to Rule 16a-3(f)(1)(i)(B). The number of shares in the ERSP attributable to any one participant varies with the price of the Common Stock. The information in this report is based on a plan statement dated as of December 31, 2025.

3. Options vest 100% on the date indicated.

Remarks:

	Joshua M. Erickson, as attorney in fact	01/06/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did WEC (WEC Energy Group, Inc.) disclose for January 2026?

The President and CEO of WEC Energy Group, Inc. reported acquiring 14,188 shares of common stock on 01/02/2026 and disposing of a total of 3,879 shares on 01/02/2026 and 01/05/2026 in transactions coded as type "F".

How many WEC common shares does the CEO beneficially own after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, the executive beneficially owns 66,800.5124 shares of WEC common stock directly and 6,741.533 shares indirectly through the Employee Retirement Savings Plan.

What stock options were granted to the WEC CEO in this report?

The disclosure lists a grant of 68,111 stock options with an exercise price of $106.088 per share, each option relating to one share of WEC common stock.

When do the newly granted WEC stock options vest and expire?

The 68,111 stock options vest 100% and become exercisable on 01/02/2029 and have an expiration date of 01/02/2036, as stated in the explanation of responses.

What do the transaction code "F" entries mean in the WEC insider report?

The entries marked with transaction code "F" show dispositions of WEC common stock (2,894 shares at $106.088 and 985 shares at $105.045), which typically correspond to shares withheld to pay taxes in connection with equity awards.

Does the WEC CEO hold WEC shares through an employee savings plan?

Yes. The report notes 6,741.533 shares held indirectly in WEC Energy Group, Inc.'s Employee Retirement Savings Plan (ERSP), based on a plan statement dated as of December 31, 2025.

What roles does the reporting person hold at WEC Energy Group, Inc.?

The reporting person is identified as both a Director and an Officer, with the specific title of President and CEO of WEC Energy Group, Inc.