Snapper Suzanne D. 4
4 · ENSIGN GROUP, INC · Filed Feb 9, 2026
Research Summary
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Ensign Group (ENSG) CFO Suzanne Snapper Exercises Options, Sells Shares
What Happened
Suzanne Snapper, CFO and a director of Ensign Group (ENSG), exercised stock options on Feb 5–6, 2026 to acquire a total of 16,516 shares (4,129 shares in four exercises) at strike prices of $15.80 and $15.93 (total cost ≈ $262,026). She sold 12,831 shares in multiple open‑market trades on Feb 5–6, 2026 at prices mostly between ~$185 and ~$197, generating gross proceeds of about $2.50 million. The filing shows related derivative dispositions recorded at $0 (standard reporting for exercised derivatives).
Key Details
- Transaction dates: Feb 5–6, 2026. Filing date: Feb 9, 2026 (timely).
- Option exercises: 4,129 shares x 4 exercises = 16,516 shares acquired at $15.80–$15.93 (total paid ≈ $262,026). (M = option exercise)
- Open‑market sales: 12,831 shares sold in aggregated trades at weighted average prices ranging ~ $185–$197; total proceeds ≈ $2,502,877. (S = sale)
- Net reported change from these transactions: +3,685 shares (acquired 16,516 less sold 12,831). Actual shares owned after the transactions are not specified in the provided extract.
- Footnotes: F1 — some trades were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan adopted Sept 12, 2025; F2–F9 — several sales were executed in multiple trades (aggregated weighted averages reported); F10–F12 — record ownership held via family trust and some shares originate from earlier grants with multi‑year vesting.
- Filing appears timely (transactions on Feb 5–6; report filed Feb 9).
Context
- Code M indicates option exercises; because large numbers of shares were sold shortly after exercise, this resembles a common cashless exercise and sell pattern (exercise at low strike, sell higher‑priced shares). The presence of a 10b5‑1 plan (F1) shows some sales were pre‑scheduled.
- These are insider transactions and factual disclosures — they do not by themselves prove intent or predict company performance. Purchases typically attract more attention as potential bullish signals; here the actions resulted mainly in sales after exercising options.
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
Snapper Suzanne D.
DirectorCFO
Transactions
- Exercise/Conversion
Common Stock
[F1]2026-02-05$15.80/sh+4,129$65,238→ 273,333 total - Exercise/Conversion
Common Stock
[F1]2026-02-06$15.80/sh+4,129$65,238→ 277,462 total - Exercise/Conversion
Common Stock
[F1]2026-02-05$15.93/sh+4,129$65,775→ 281,591 total - Exercise/Conversion
Common Stock
[F1]2026-02-06$15.93/sh+4,129$65,775→ 285,720 total - Sale
Common Stock
[F1][F2]2026-02-05$185.22/sh−728$134,839→ 284,992 total - Sale
Common Stock
[F1][F3]2026-02-05$187.28/sh−200$37,457→ 284,792 total - Sale
Common Stock
[F1][F4]2026-02-05$192.09/sh−550$105,651→ 284,242 total - Sale
Common Stock
[F1][F5]2026-02-05$193.52/sh−644$124,628→ 283,598 total - Sale
Common Stock
[F1][F6]2026-02-05$194.96/sh−1,742$339,625→ 281,856 total - Sale
Common Stock
[F1][F7]2026-02-05$196.01/sh−2,072$406,130→ 279,784 total - Sale
Common Stock
[F1][F8]2026-02-05$196.87/sh−1,595$314,012→ 278,189 total - Sale
Common Stock
[F1][F9]2026-02-05$197.68/sh−727$143,712→ 277,462 total - Sale
Common Stock
[F1]2026-02-06$196.07/sh−2,205$432,334→ 275,257 total - Sale
Common Stock
[F1]2026-02-06$196.11/sh−2,268$444,768→ 272,989 total - Sale
Common Stock
[F1]2026-02-06$197.21/sh−100$19,721→ 272,889 total - Exercise/Conversion
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
[F1][F11]2026-02-05−4,129→ 4,129 totalExercise: $15.80From: 2018-05-25Exp: 2027-05-25→ Common Stock (4,129 underlying) - Exercise/Conversion
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
[F1][F11]2026-02-06−4,129→ 0 totalExercise: $15.80From: 2018-05-25Exp: 2027-05-25→ Common Stock (4,129 underlying) - Exercise/Conversion
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
[F1][F12]2026-02-05−4,129→ 4,129 totalExercise: $15.93From: 2017-08-31Exp: 2026-08-31→ Common Stock (4,129 underlying) - Exercise/Conversion
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
[F1][F12]2026-02-06−4,129→ 0 totalExercise: $15.93From: 2017-08-31Exp: 2026-08-31→ Common Stock (4,129 underlying)
Holdings
- 56,340(indirect: By Trust)
Common Stock
[F10]
Footnotes (12)
- [F1]This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on September 12, 2025.
- [F10]Shares held of record by Suzanne Snapper and Eric Snapper, spouse of the Reporting Person, Trustees of Eric and Suzanne Snapper Family Trust.
- [F11]These shares were granted May 25, 2017 and vested over 5 equal annual installments.
- [F12]These shares were granted August 31, 2016 and vested over 5 equal annual installments.
- [F2]This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $185.00 to $185.485. The price above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request by the commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
- [F3]This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $187.28 to $187.29. The price above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request by the commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
- [F4]This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $192.00 to $192.99. The price above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request by the commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
- [F5]This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $193.34 to $193.80. The price above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request by the commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
- [F6]This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $194.46 to $195.44. The price above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request by the commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
- [F7]This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $195.47 to $196.41. The price above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request by the commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
- [F8]This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $196.50 to $197.47. The price above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request by the commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
- [F9]This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $197.56 to $197.97. The price above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request by the commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
Signature
/s/ Chad A. Keetch, as power of attorney|2026-02-09