Evans Carl Thomas Jr. 4
4 · KEMPER Corp · Filed Feb 5, 2026
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Kemper (KMPR) Interim CEO Evans Receives Awards; Sells Shares for Taxes
What Happened Carl T. Evans Jr., Kemper’s Interim CEO, Secretary & General Counsel, received multiple equity awards and had shares withheld to satisfy taxes. On 2026-02-03 he was credited with 4,989 restricted stock units valued at $38.09 each (total ≈ $190,031), 1,777 shares earned from performance share units (acquired at $0), and 19,953 derivative shares (acquired at $0). To satisfy withholding obligations upon vesting, 521 shares were disposed at $38.09 each for proceeds of $19,845.
Key Details
- Transaction date: 2026-02-03; Form 4 filed: 2026-02-05 (timely).
- Main award: 4,989 RSUs at $38.09 per share (≈ $190,031).
- Tax withholding: 521 shares disposed at $38.09 for $19,845 to satisfy tax withholding on vesting.
- Additional awards: 1,777 shares earned from 2023 performance share units; 19,953 derivative shares reported (subject to plan/agreement).
- Shares owned after the transactions: not stated in the filing.
- Transaction codes: A = award/acquisition; F = tax withholding/disposition.
- Footnotes from the filing:
- F1: Shares earned under 2023 performance share unit awards.
- F2: Withholding of shares to satisfy tax withholding on vesting.
- F3: RSU award under the 2023 Omnibus Plan, subject to forfeiture/vesting.
- F4/F5: References to option/SAR structure and vesting schedule (option shares vest starting 2/7/27).
Context
- The only disposition was withholding of 521 shares to cover tax liability—this is a routine, non‑market-sale disposition that often accompanies vesting.
- The larger activity is issuance/vesting of awards (RSUs and performance awards), which are not the same as an open‑market purchase and may be subject to forfeiture or future vesting conditions.
- For option-related entries referenced by footnotes, vesting schedules and tandem SAR features are disclosure items; these do not indicate an immediate cash exercise or market sale in this filing.
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
KEMPER CorpKMPR
Evans Carl Thomas Jr.
Interim CEO, Sec. & GC
Transactions
- Award
Common Stock
[F1]2026-02-03+1,777→ 86,748 total - Tax Payment
Common Stock
[F2]2026-02-03$38.09/sh−521$19,845→ 86,227 total - Award
Common Stock
[F3]2026-02-03$38.09/sh+4,989$190,031→ 91,216 total - Award
Employee Stock Option
[F4][F5]2026-02-03+19,953→ 19,953 totalExercise: $38.09From: 2027-02-07Exp: 2036-02-03→ Common Stock (19,953 underlying)
Footnotes (5)
- [F1]Earned pursuant to the terms of performance share unit awards granted in 2023.
- [F2]Withholding of shares to satisfy tax withholding obligation due upon vesting of performance units.
- [F3]Award of restricted stock units under the Kemper Corporation Second A&R 2023 Omnibus Plan ("Plan"), subject to forfeiture and other restrictions until vested pursuant to the Plan and the award agreement.
- [F4]Option to buy stock with tandem stock appreciation right.
- [F5]Option shares vest in three equal consecutive annual installments beginning on 2/7/27.
Signature
/s/ Baird S. Allis, as Attorney-in-Fact|2026-02-05