Form 4: Ensign Group CEO Sells Shares to Cover Tax Obligations
SEC Form 4 Filing
CEO Barry Port disposed of 549 shares of Ensign Group, Inc. to cover taxes related to a restricted stock award.
Summary
- On May 19, 2025, Barry Port, the CEO of Ensign Group, Inc., disposed of 549 shares of common stock to cover taxes.
- The shares were sold at a price of $147.7 per share.
- Following the transaction, Port directly owns 58,250 shares and indirectly owns 155,300 shares through a trust.
- The shares disposed of relate to taxes withheld on a Restricted Stock Award granted on May 18, 2023, which vests in five equal annual installments beginning May 18, 2024.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document is a routine regulatory filing related to stock transactions for tax purposes, indicating a neutral sentiment.
Industry Context
Form 4 filings are standard practice for company insiders and are closely monitored by investors for insights into management's perspective on the company's stock.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2023 | Date of Restricted Stock Award grant. |
| May 18, 2024 | First annual installment vesting date of the Restricted Stock Award. |
| May 19, 2025 | Date of share disposal transaction. |
| May 20, 2025 | Date of signature on the Form 4 filing. |
Keywords
Ensign Group, Barry Port, CEO, Form 4, Share Disposal, Restricted Stock Award, Tax Withholding, Beneficial Ownership
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