What price per share was reported for the WTFC stock granted to Gregory A. Smith?

The 438 Common Stock shares granted to Gregory A. Smith were reported at $139.82 per share. This price is used for reporting purposes on the Form 4 and reflects the value assigned to the director compensation grant for the first quarter of 2026.

Wintrust Financial (WTFC) director granted 438 shares as Q1 2026 compensation

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Smith Gregory A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Wintrust Financial Corp director Gregory A. Smith received 438 shares of Common Stock as a grant for the first quarter of 2026. The shares were valued at $139.82 per share for reporting purposes and were awarded as compensation for his services as a director.

After this award, Smith directly holds 3,529 shares of Wintrust Financial Corp Common Stock. The grant was made under the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan that has been approved by shareholders, indicating it is part of the company’s standard director compensation program rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Smith Gregory A

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	438	$139.82	$61K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,529 shares (Direct)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 438 shares Reported share value: $139.82 per share Total shares after grant: 3,529 shares

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Shares granted 438 shares Common Stock grant for Q1 2026 director services

Reported share value $139.82 per share Value used for the 438-share director grant

Total shares after grant 3,529 shares Gregory A. Smith direct holdings following the transaction

Key Terms

Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan, Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Form 4

4 terms

Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan financial

"in accordance with the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by the Shareholders"

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock" and shares of Common Stock as a grant"

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.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

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 →

04/01/2026 - 04:34 PM

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^*

Smith Gregory A

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

9700 WEST HIGGINS ROAD, 8TH FLOOR

(Street)

ROSEMONT

ILLINOIS

60018

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP [ WTFC ]

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)
03/31/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	03/31/2026		A		438⁽¹⁾	A	$139.82	3,529	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares earned for the first quarter of 2026 for services as a Director of the Company in accordance with the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by the Shareholders.

Remarks:

	/s/Kathleen M. Boege, Attorney-in-fact	04/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What did Wintrust Financial (WTFC) director Gregory A. Smith report in this Form 4?

Director Gregory A. Smith reported receiving 438 shares of Wintrust Financial Common Stock as a grant. The shares were awarded for his services as a director for the first quarter of 2026 under a shareholder-approved deferred fee and stock compensation plan.

Is Gregory A. Smith’s WTFC Form 4 transaction an open-market stock purchase?

No, the transaction is not an open-market purchase. It is a grant of 438 Common Stock shares earned as director compensation for the first quarter of 2026, issued under Wintrust Financial’s Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by shareholders.

How many Wintrust Financial (WTFC) shares does Gregory A. Smith now hold after this transaction?

Following the grant, Gregory A. Smith directly holds 3,529 shares of Wintrust Financial Common Stock. This total reflects his position after receiving 438 shares as compensation for first quarter 2026 director services under the company’s shareholder-approved deferred fee and stock plan.

What is the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan mentioned in the WTFC Form 4?

The Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan is a shareholder-approved program under which Wintrust Financial directors earn shares as part of their compensation. Gregory A. Smith’s 438-share grant for first quarter 2026 services was issued according to this plan rather than through market trading.