Wingstop (WING) CFO logs RSU vesting and automatic tax share withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Wingstop Inc. senior vice president and chief financial officer Alex Kaleida reported equity award activity involving company stock. On March 4, he acquired 6,418 common shares through the exercise and conversion of previously granted performance-based restricted stock units that vested at a maximum level after a three-year performance period.

On the same date, 1,985 shares of common stock were automatically withheld at a price of $239.34 per share to cover associated tax liabilities upon vesting, which the company notes involved no investment decision by Kaleida. Following these transactions, he directly held 12,695 Wingstop common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Kaleida Alex

Role SVP, Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	6,418	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	1,985	$239.34	$475K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 14,680 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. On March 9, 2023, the Reporting Person was granted 2,567 performance-based restricted stock units ("RSUs") pursuant to the Wingstop Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan . The performance-based RSUs vest based on the Issuer's satisfaction of certain performance criteria for the three-year period ended December 27, 2025, with the number that would vest upon maximum performance equal to 250% of the target number specified in the grant. The performance criteria were met at the maximum performance level, resulting in the vesting of 6,418 performance-based RSUs. RSUs convert into common stock of a one-for-one basis. Represents the number of shares withheld for the payment of tax liabilities in connection with the vesting of performance-based RSUs. The withholding of these shares occurred automatically upon the vesting of the RSUs, and as such, no investment decision was made by the Reporting Person in connection with this transaction.

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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^*

Kaleida Alex

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O WINGSTOP INC.

2801 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, SUITE 1600

(Street)

DALLAS TX 75204

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, Chief Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/04/2026

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, par value $0.01 per share	03/04/2026		M		6,418(1)	A	$0(2)	14,680	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	03/04/2026		F		1,985(3)	D	$239.34	12,695	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:

1. On March 9, 2023, the Reporting Person was granted 2,567 performance-based restricted stock units ("RSUs") pursuant to the Wingstop Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan . The performance-based RSUs vest based on the Issuer's satisfaction of certain performance criteria for the three-year period ended December 27, 2025, with the number that would vest upon maximum performance equal to 250% of the target number specified in the grant. The performance criteria were met at the maximum performance level, resulting in the vesting of 6,418 performance-based RSUs.

2. RSUs convert into common stock of a one-for-one basis.

3. Represents the number of shares withheld for the payment of tax liabilities in connection with the vesting of performance-based RSUs. The withholding of these shares occurred automatically upon the vesting of the RSUs, and as such, no investment decision was made by the Reporting Person in connection with this transaction.

Remarks:

	/s/ Albert G. McGrath by Power of Attorney	03/06/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Wingstop (WING) CFO Alex Kaleida report?

Alex Kaleida reported acquiring 6,418 Wingstop common shares through the vesting and exercise of performance-based RSUs, and an automatic withholding of 1,985 shares to cover tax liabilities, all dated March 4, 2026, leaving him with 12,695 directly owned shares.

How many Wingstop (WING) shares did the CFO acquire from RSU vesting?

The CFO acquired 6,418 Wingstop common shares when performance-based restricted stock units vested at the maximum performance level. These RSUs were originally granted in March 2023 and converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis after the three-year performance period ended.

Why were 1,985 Wingstop (WING) shares disposed of in this Form 4?

The 1,985 Wingstop shares were withheld automatically to pay tax liabilities related to the RSU vesting. The filing explains this tax-withholding disposition occurred upon vesting and that no investment decision was made by Alex Kaleida regarding this portion of the transaction.

What is Alex Kaleida’s Wingstop (WING) share ownership after these transactions?

After the RSU vesting and related tax withholding, Alex Kaleida directly owns 12,695 Wingstop common shares. This total reflects the exercise and conversion of performance-based RSUs on March 4, 2026, and the automatic share withholding to satisfy associated tax obligations.

How were the Wingstop (WING) performance-based RSUs structured for the CFO grant?

The grant covered 2,567 performance-based RSUs awarded in March 2023, with vesting tied to Wingstop’s performance over a three-year period ending December 27, 2025. The performance criteria were achieved at the maximum level, resulting in 6,418 RSUs vesting and converting into common stock.

Do the Wingstop (WING) RSUs convert directly into common stock?

Yes. The filing states that Wingstop performance-based restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. When performance conditions were met at the maximum level, 6,418 RSUs converted into an equal number of Wingstop common shares in the CFO’s direct ownership.