[Form 4] WEC ENERGY GROUP, INC. Insider Trading Activity

Q: What insider transaction did WEC (WEC) report on January 2, 2026?

On 01/02/2026 , a WEC Energy Group director reported acquiring 1,603 shares of common stock at $0 , and separately deferring 1,749.6114 shares of common stock in exchange for 1,749.6114 phantom stock units under the Directors Deferred Compensation Plan.

Q: How many phantom stock units does the WEC (WEC) director hold after the Form 4 transactions?

After receiving additional units on 01/02/2026 , the director held 10,206.9426 phantom stock units under the Directors Deferred Compensation Plan, including units accrued through dividend reinvestment.

Q: Why did the WEC (WEC) director report both a disposition of shares and an acquisition of phantom stock units?

The director deferred receipt of 1,749.6114 shares of vested restricted stock granted on January 2, 2025 and instead received an equal number of phantom stock units, leading to a reported disposition of common stock and acquisition of phantom units.

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WEC Energy Group director Form 4 details equity and deferred stock transactions. On 01/02/2026, the reporting person acquired 1,603 shares of WEC common stock at $0, reflecting dividend reinvestment and related exempt activity. After this, the director held 4,936.6114 shares of common stock directly.

Also on that date, in connection with the vesting of restricted stock originally granted on January 2, 2025, the director deferred receipt of 1,749.6114 shares of common stock and instead received 1,749.6114 phantom stock units under the Directors Deferred Compensation Plan. This is reported as a disposition of common stock and an acquisition of phantom stock units. Following these transactions, the director directly held 3,187 shares of common stock and 10,206.9426 phantom stock units, including amounts accrued through dividend reinvestment features.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Garcia-Thomas Cristina A

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Phantom Stock Units	1,749.611	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,603	$0.00	--
Disposition	Common Stock	1,749.611	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Phantom Stock Units — 10,206.943 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 4,936.611 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Includes shares acquired pursuant to dividend reinvestment in transactions exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-11. In connection with the vesting of restricted stock granted to the reporting person on January 2, 2025, the reporting person deferred receipt of 1,749.6114, shares of common stock and instead received 1,749.6114 phantom stock units pursuant to the Directors Deferred Compensation Plan (DDCP). As a result, the reporting person is reporting the disposition of 1,749.6114 shares of common stock in exchange for an equal number of phantom stock units. One-for-one. These phantom stock units were accrued under the DDCP and are to be settled in accordance with the terms of the plan. Includes phantom stock units accrued pursuant to a dividend reinvestment feature of the DDCP in transactions exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-11.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

01/06/2026 - 04:37 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^*

Garcia-Thomas Cristina A

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

231 WEST MICHIGAN STREET

(Street)

MILWAUKEE

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
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

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)
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	01/02/2026		A		1,603	A	$0	4,936.6114⁽¹⁾	D
Common Stock	01/02/2026		D		1,749.6114	D	⁽²⁾	3,187	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)
Phantom Stock Units	⁽³⁾	01/02/2026		A		1,749.6114		⁽⁴⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Common Stock	1,749.6114	⁽²⁾	10,206.9426⁽⁵⁾	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes shares acquired pursuant to dividend reinvestment in transactions exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-11.

2. In connection with the vesting of restricted stock granted to the reporting person on January 2, 2025, the reporting person deferred receipt of 1,749.6114, shares of common stock and instead received 1,749.6114 phantom stock units pursuant to the Directors Deferred Compensation Plan (DDCP). As a result, the reporting person is reporting the disposition of 1,749.6114 shares of common stock in exchange for an equal number of phantom stock units.

3. One-for-one.

4. These phantom stock units were accrued under the DDCP and are to be settled in accordance with the terms of the plan.

5. Includes phantom stock units accrued pursuant to a dividend reinvestment feature of the DDCP in transactions exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-11.

Remarks:

	Joshua M. Erickson, as attorney in fact	01/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did WEC (WEC) report on January 2, 2026?

On 01/02/2026, a WEC Energy Group director reported acquiring 1,603 shares of common stock at $0, and separately deferring 1,749.6114 shares of common stock in exchange for 1,749.6114 phantom stock units under the Directors Deferred Compensation Plan.

How many WEC (WEC) common shares does the director hold after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, the director directly owned 3,187 shares of WEC Energy Group common stock.

How many phantom stock units does the WEC (WEC) director hold after the Form 4 transactions?

After receiving additional units on 01/02/2026, the director held 10,206.9426 phantom stock units under the Directors Deferred Compensation Plan, including units accrued through dividend reinvestment.

Why did the WEC (WEC) director report both a disposition of shares and an acquisition of phantom stock units?

The director deferred receipt of 1,749.6114 shares of vested restricted stock granted on January 2, 2025 and instead received an equal number of phantom stock units, leading to a reported disposition of common stock and acquisition of phantom units.

What plan governs the WEC (WEC) phantom stock units reported on this Form 4?

The phantom stock units were accrued under WEC Energy Group's Directors Deferred Compensation Plan (DDCP), including additional units from a dividend reinvestment feature.