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WEC Energy Group (WEC) EVP & COO receives new stock and option awards

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WEC Energy Group, Inc. reported an insider equity transaction by its EVP & Chief Operating Officer on 01/02/2026. The executive acquired 3,360 shares of common stock at a stated price of $0, increasing direct beneficial ownership to 8,134 common shares after the reported transactions. On the same date, 335 shares of common stock were disposed of at $106.088 per share under transaction code “F,” reflecting shares withheld, typically for tax obligations.

In addition, the executive received a stock option grant for 16,129 options with an exercise price of $106.088 per share. These options relate to common stock, are listed as directly owned, vest 100% on 01/02/2029, and carry an expiration date of 01/02/2036.

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Insider Hooper Michael
Role EVP & Chief Operating Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Option (right to buy) 16,129 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 3,360 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 335 $106.088 $36K
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (right to buy) — 16,129 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 8,469 shares (Direct)
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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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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*
Hooper Michael
(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)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
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 3,360 A $0 8,469 D
Common Stock 01/02/2026 F 335 D $106.088 8,134 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)
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 16,129 01/02/2029(1) 01/02/2036 Common Stock 16,129 $0 16,129 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Options vest 100% on the date indicated.
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 Energy Group, Inc.) report on this Form 4?

The EVP & Chief Operating Officer of WEC Energy Group, Inc. reported transactions dated 01/02/2026, including an acquisition of 3,360 common shares and a disposition of 335 common shares, as well as a grant of stock options.

How many WEC common shares does the reporting officer own after the transaction?

Following the reported transactions, the officer beneficially owns 8,134 shares of WEC common stock in direct form.

What were the details of the WEC stock option grant reported?

The filing shows a grant of 16,129 stock options with an exercise price of $106.088 per share. These options relate to WEC common stock, are directly owned, vest 100% on 01/02/2029, and expire on 01/02/2036.

Why were 335 WEC shares disposed of in the transaction?

The 335-share disposition is coded as transaction code “F”, which indicates shares were withheld, commonly in connection with tax obligations related to an equity award, at a price of $106.088 per share.

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

The reporting person is an Officer of WEC Energy Group, Inc., serving as EVP & Chief Operating Officer.

Is this WEC Form 4 filed by one or multiple reporting persons?

The document indicates that the Form 4 is filed by one reporting person, rather than a group filing.