Form 4: Root Inc. Officer Sells Shares for Tax Obligations

Root Inc.'s Chief Accounting Officer, Ryan Forish, disposed of 299 shares of Class A Common Stock to cover tax withholding obligations related to restricted stock unit vesting.

Summary

• Ryan Forish, Chief Accounting Officer of Root, Inc., reported a transaction involving Class A Common Stock.
• On December 22, 2025, 299 shares of Class A Common Stock were disposed of.
• The disposition was a 'F' transaction code, indicating shares were withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations.
• The price per share for the disposed securities was $74.63.
• Following this transaction, Ryan Forish beneficially owns 19,696 shares of Class A Common Stock directly.
• The 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).

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The transaction is a routine tax withholding related to the vesting of restricted stock units, which is a neutral event and does not reflect discretionary buying or selling by the insider.

Future Outlook

This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance.

Industry Context

This is a routine insider transaction for tax withholding purposes and does not provide specific insights into broader industry trends or competitive positioning.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minimal impact as this is a routine, non-discretionary transaction for tax purposes, not indicative of a change in insider sentiment or company fundamentals.

Key Dates

Keywords

Root Inc., ROOT, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Sale, Tax Withholding, Restricted Stock Units, Ryan Forish, Chief Accounting Officer