Wingstop (WING) SVP McGrath converts RSUs and withholds shares for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Wingstop Inc. senior vice president and general counsel Albert G. McGrath reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units (RSUs). On March 7 and March 9, 2026, RSUs converted into a total of 937 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.00 per share.

In connection with the vesting of these service-based RSUs, 370 shares of common stock were automatically withheld to cover tax liabilities at prices of $229.17 and $224.28 per share, as described in the filing. These tax-withholding dispositions were automatic and did not involve an investment decision by McGrath.

Following these transactions, McGrath directly owned 22,308 shares of Wingstop common stock. No open-market purchases or sales were reported; the actions reflect RSU vesting, conversion into common stock, and associated tax withholding under the company’s 2015 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan.

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^*

McGrath Albert G

(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 General Counsel, Secretary

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/07/2026

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	03/07/2026		M		366	A	$0(1)	22,107	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	03/07/2026		F		145(2)	D	$229.17	21,962	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	03/09/2026		M		571	A	$0(1)	22,533	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	03/09/2026		F		225(2)	D	$224.28	22,308	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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/07/2026		M			366	(3)	(3)	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	366	$0	0	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/09/2026		M			571	(4)	(4)	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	571	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

2. Represents the number of shares withheld for the payment of tax liabilities in connection with the vesting of service-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.

3. The RSUs were granted on March 7, 2024 pursuant to the Wingstop Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

4. The RSUs were granted on March 9, 2023 pursuant to the Wingstop Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Albert G. McGrath	03/10/2025
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Wingstop (WING) report for Albert G. McGrath?

Wingstop reported RSU vesting and conversion for Albert G. McGrath. On March 7 and March 9, 2026, his restricted stock units converted into 937 shares of common stock, reflecting routine equity compensation rather than open-market buying or selling activity.

How many Wingstop (WING) shares did Albert G. McGrath receive from RSU conversions?

McGrath received 937 Wingstop common shares from RSU conversions. Restricted stock units granted in 2023 and 2024 under the 2015 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis as part of scheduled vesting.

Were any of Albert G. McGrath’s Wingstop (WING) shares sold on the open market?

No open-market sales were reported for McGrath. The filing shows 370 shares were withheld automatically to cover tax liabilities upon RSU vesting, which is classified as a tax-withholding disposition rather than a discretionary market sale.

How many Wingstop (WING) shares does Albert G. McGrath hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, McGrath directly holds 22,308 shares. This total reflects RSU conversions into common stock on March 7 and March 9, 2026, minus shares withheld automatically to satisfy associated tax obligations.

What tax-withholding activity did the Wingstop (WING) Form 4 disclose?

The Form 4 disclosed 370 shares withheld for taxes. Specifically, 145 shares were withheld at $229.17 and 225 shares at $224.28 per share, automatically applied to cover tax liabilities arising from the vesting of service-based RSUs.

Under what plan were Albert G. McGrath’s Wingstop (WING) RSUs granted and how do they vest?

The RSUs were granted under Wingstop’s 2015 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan. RSUs granted in 2023 and 2024 vest in three equal annual installments, beginning on the first anniversary of each respective grant date.