CONNELLY ELIZABETH H. 4

What Happened
Elizabeth H. Connelly, a director of Wintrust Financial Corp (WTFC), received an award of 470 shares on 2026-03-31. The shares were recorded at $139.82 each, for a total value of $65,715. This transaction is an award (transaction code A) — compensation for board service — not an open-market purchase or sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-03-31, 470 shares at $139.82 each (total $65,715).
• Transaction type: Award/Grant (A) — shares earned for director services under the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not disclosed in this filing.
• Footnote: Shares were earned for Q1 2026 services per the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by shareholders.
• Filing timeliness: Report filed 2026-04-01 for the 2026-03-31 transaction — appears to be timely (not marked late).

Context
Director awards are routine compensation for board service and do not necessarily indicate the director is buying or selling based on company prospects. For retail investors, purchases often carry more weight as direct signals; awards primarily reflect standard pay practices.