Wintrust (WTFC) Director Teglia Karin Gustafson Receives 420-Share Award

What Happened
Teglia Karin Gustafson, a director of Wintrust Financial Corp (WTFC), was granted 420 shares as an award (transaction code A) on 2026-09-30. The award is valued at $160.72 per share, for a total reported value of $67,502. This was a compensation award for board service, not an open-market purchase or sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-09-30; 420 shares at $160.72 per share (total $67,502).
• Transaction type/code: Award/other acquisition (A) — shares earned for services.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not disclosed in this Form 4 filing.
• Footnote: Shares were earned for Q3 2026 under the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by shareholders.
• Timeliness: Filing date and period of report are both 2026-09-30 — no late filing indicated.

Context
Director awards under deferred fee/stock plans are routine compensation for board service and do not necessarily indicate the director's market sentiment. For retail investors, purchases by insiders typically carry more informational weight than routine awards, which are part of regular compensation.