World Acceptance Corp (WRLD) CEO has shares withheld to cover taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP interim President and CEO Janet Lewis Matricciani reported a routine tax-withholding share disposition. On May 13, 2026, 264 shares of common stock were withheld at $149.88 per share to cover tax liabilities, and she now directly holds 6,831 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Matricciani Janet Lewis

Role Interim President and CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE	264	$149.88	$40K

Holdings After Transaction: COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE — 6,831 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 264 shares Tax-withholding price: $149.88 per share Post-transaction holdings: 6,831 shares

3 metrics

Shares withheld for taxes 264 shares Tax-withholding disposition on May 13, 2026

Tax-withholding price $149.88 per share Price used for withheld WRLD common shares

Post-transaction holdings 6,831 shares WRLD common shares held directly after transaction

Key Terms

tax-withholding disposition, COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE, transaction code F, Form 4

4 terms

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition""

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE financial

"security_title: "COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE""

transaction code F financial

"transaction_code_description: "Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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^*

Matricciani Janet Lewis

(Last) (First) (Middle)

104 S MAIN ST

(Street)

GREENVILLE SOUTH CAROLINA 29601

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP [ WRLD ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Interim President and CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/13/2026

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, NO PAR VALUE	05/13/2026		F		264(1)	D	$149.88	6,831	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. Payment of tax liability by withholding securities.

Remarks:

	/s/Bert De Los Santos Attorney-in-fact	05/14/2026
	** 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 did WRLD interim CEO Janet Lewis Matricciani report in this Form 4?

Interim CEO Janet Lewis Matricciani reported a tax-withholding disposition of 264 WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP common shares. The shares were withheld to cover tax liabilities, rather than sold in the open market, and the event reflects a routine administrative transaction.

How many WRLD shares were withheld for taxes and at what price?

A total of 264 WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP common shares were withheld for taxes at a price of $149.88 per share. This reflects payment of tax liability by delivering securities instead of cash, as described in the filing’s transaction details and footnote.

How many WRLD shares does Janet Lewis Matricciani hold after this transaction?

After the tax-withholding transaction, Janet Lewis Matricciani directly holds 6,831 WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP common shares. This post-transaction balance is disclosed in the Form 4 and shows her ongoing equity stake after the routine tax-related share disposition.

Was this WRLD Form 4 transaction an open-market sale by the CEO?

No, the Form 4 describes a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. Shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations associated with equity compensation, as indicated by transaction code F and the footnote explaining payment of tax liability by withholding securities.

What does transaction code F mean in the WRLD Form 4 filing?

Transaction code F in the WRLD Form 4 indicates payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities. In this case, 264 common shares were withheld to cover tax obligations, making it a mechanical compensation-related event rather than a discretionary market sale.