RICHTER DAVID S 4

What Happened David S. Richter, a director of Wintrust Financial Corp (WTFC), was granted 405 shares on 2026-03-31 as an award under the company's director compensation plan. The shares were recorded at $139.82 per share, for a total value of $56,627. This was an award/acquisition for director services (not an open-market purchase or sale).

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-03-31 at $139.82 per share.
• Shares involved: 405 shares; total reported value $56,627.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the filing.
• Footnote: Shares were earned for Q1 2026 for services as a Director under the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan (per filing).
• Filing timeliness: Report filed 2026-04-01 (one day after the transaction), which appears to be timely.

Context This transaction represents routine director compensation (an award under the deferred fee/stock plan) rather than a market purchase or sale, and therefore is not a direct bullish or bearish signal about the company's stock. Awards like this are common to align directors with shareholder interests; they should be interpreted differently than purchases or sales by executives or 10% owners.