Smith Gregory A 4
4 · WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP · Filed Jul 2, 2026
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Wintrust Financial (WTFC) Director Gregory A. Smith Receives Award
What Happened Gregory A. Smith, a director of Wintrust Financial Corp. (WTFC), was awarded 447 shares on June 30, 2026. The grant is reported as an acquisition (award) at $138.94 per share, for a total value of $62,106. This was a compensation award for services as a director rather than an open-market purchase.
Key Details
- Transaction date and price: 2026-06-30, 447 shares at $138.94 each (total $62,106).
- Transaction type: Award/Grant (code A).
- Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing.
- Footnote: Shares were earned for Q2 2026 under the Director’s Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by shareholders.
- Filing: Form 4 was filed July 2, 2026; no late-filing flag is indicated in the provided information.
Context This transaction represents routine director compensation (deferred fee converted to shares) rather than an insider buying stock on the open market. Such awards are common and reflect pay-for-service under the company’s director compensation plan; they should not be interpreted alone as a directional signal about the insider’s view of the stock.
Insider Transaction Report
- Award
Common Stock
[F1]2026-06-30$138.94/sh+447$62,106→ 3,976 total
Footnotes (1)
- [F1]Shares earned for the second quarter of 2026 for services as a Director of the Company in accordance with the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by the Shareholders.