Director Groch adds 1,500 WEX (NYSE: WEX) shares in open-market buy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WEX Inc. director James R. Groch reported an open-market purchase of 1,500 shares of the company’s Common Stock. The trade occurred at a price of $142.95 per share and was classified as a non-derivative transaction. Following this purchase, he directly holds 17,957 WEX shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 1,500 shares ($214,425)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider GROCH JAMES R

Role null

Bought 1,500 shs ($214K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	1,500	$142.95	$214K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 17,957 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 1,500 shares Purchase price: $142.95 per share Holdings after transaction: 17,957 shares

3 metrics

Shares purchased 1,500 shares Open-market buy of WEX Common Stock

Purchase price $142.95 per share Price for 1,500-share open-market transaction

Holdings after transaction 17,957 shares Direct ownership following the reported purchase

Key Terms

open-market purchase, Common Stock, non-derivative

3 terms

open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action: "open-market purchase""

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

non-derivative financial

"transaction_type: "non-derivative""

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^*

GROCH JAMES R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O WEX INC.

1 HANCOCK STREET

(Street)

PORTLAND MAINE 04101

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WEX Inc. [ WEX ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/18/2026

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
Common Stock	05/18/2026		P		1,500	A	$142.95	17,957	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

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	/s/ Matthew Finkelstein, as attorney-in-fact for James R. Groch	05/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did WEX (WEX) director James R. Groch report?

James R. Groch reported an open-market purchase of 1,500 WEX Common Stock shares. The transaction is a non-derivative buy, indicating he increased his direct equity stake in the company through a standard market purchase rather than through options or other derivatives.

At what price did James R. Groch buy WEX (WEX) shares?

He bought the 1,500 WEX shares at $142.95 per share. This reported price reflects the cost of the open-market purchase and helps investors understand the level at which the director chose to add to his position in the company.

How many WEX (WEX) shares does James R. Groch own after this transaction?

After the reported purchase, James R. Groch directly owns 17,957 WEX Common Stock shares. This total represents his direct holdings following the 1,500-share open-market acquisition disclosed in the Form 4 filing for the transaction date provided.

What type of security did James R. Groch acquire in WEX (WEX)?

He acquired WEX Common Stock in a non-derivative transaction. Non-derivative means he bought the actual shares rather than options, warrants, or other derivative instruments, directly increasing his straightforward ownership stake in the company’s equity.

Was the WEX (WEX) insider transaction a buy or a sell?

The Form 4 reports a buy transaction, classified as an open-market purchase. James R. Groch added 1,500 WEX Common Stock shares to his holdings, increasing his direct ownership rather than disposing of or transferring shares.