Form 4: Wintrust CEO Sells Shares for Tax Obligations
Insider Transaction Report
Wintrust Financial CEO Timothy Crane disposed of 4,272 shares of common stock on January 26, 2026, to satisfy tax withholding obligations.
Summary
- Timothy Crane, President & CEO and Director of Wintrust Financial Corp (WTFC), reported a transaction involving the company's common stock.
- On January 26, 2026, Mr. Crane disposed of 4,272 shares of common stock at a price of $146.2 per share.
- This transaction, coded 'F', indicates a disposition to cover tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock or the exercise of stock options.
- Following this transaction, Mr. Crane directly beneficially owns 104,212 shares of Wintrust Financial Corp common stock.
- 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 filing reports a routine insider transaction (disposition for tax withholding) which is neutral in sentiment and does not reflect positively or negatively on the company's performance or the insider's confidence.
Future Outlook
N/A. This filing is a disclosure of an insider transaction and does not contain forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance.
Industry Context
This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure of an insider stock transaction, specifically a sale to cover tax obligations. Such transactions are common for executives receiving equity compensation and are generally not indicative of broader industry trends or competitive positioning.
Stakeholder Impact
- Minimal impact on shareholders as this is a routine, pre-planned transaction for tax purposes and does not signal a change in management's outlook or company fundamentals.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 01/26/2026 | Date of transaction where 4,272 shares of common stock were disposed of. |
| 01/28/2026 | Date the Form 4 filing was signed and submitted. |
Keywords
Wintrust Financial Corp, WTFC, Timothy Crane, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Stock Sale, Tax Withholding, CEO, Director, Common Stock, Rule 10b5-1(c)
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