Gart Thomas A 4

What Happened Thomas A. Gart, a director of First Western Financial Inc. (MYFW), was granted 974 restricted stock units (RSUs) on June 3, 2026. The award was reported as an "A" (award/grant) transaction at $0.00 per share (total reported value $0). This was a compensatory grant, not an open‑market purchase or sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-06-03; Form 4 filed 2026-06-05 (timely filing).
• Shares granted: 974 RSUs; reported acquisition price $0.00 (award).
• Vesting: RSUs vest in five substantially equal annual installments beginning June 3, 2027, subject to continued service (Footnote F1).
• Shares owned after transaction: not specified in this report.
• Beneficial ownership note: Reporting person is Managing Partner of Gart Investments and disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest (Footnote F2).
• Transaction code: A = award/grant.

Context Restricted stock units are compensatory equity that convert to shares (and often taxable) only as they vest; this grant is primarily a retention/compensation action rather than an immediate market stance. The filing does not indicate an immediate sale or exercise; investors should view this as managerial compensation tied to future service.