CITIZENS FINANCIAL (CFG) Director Edward J. Kelly III Receives Award

What Happened Edward J. Kelly III, a director of Citizens Financial Group (CFG), was credited with 246.184 shares (restricted stock units) on August 13, 2026. The Form 4 reports these as an award (transaction code A) at $0.00 per share (total reported value $0), reflecting issuance of compensation rather than a market purchase or sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-08-13; Form 4 filed: 2026-08-17 (filed within the required reporting window).
• Transaction type/code: Award (A) — 246.184 shares granted/credited.
• Price reported: $0.00 per share; total reported value: $0.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing.
• Footnote: The award reflects restricted stock units credited following the issuer’s dividend payment under the Amended & Restated Citizens Financial Group, Inc. 2014 Non‑Employee Directors Compensation Plan.

Context This was a director compensation credit (RSUs tied to dividend reinvestment), not a purchase or sale. Such awards are routine for non‑employee directors and typically reflect compensation mechanics rather than an indicator of the director’s market view.