Director Ann Scott Blouin receives 600 ENSIGN GROUP (ENSG) stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ENSIGN GROUP, INC director Ann Scott Blouin received an equity grant of 600 shares of Common Stock on April 15, 2026 as a compensation-related award, not an open-market purchase. The award carries no cash exercise price.

The filing states these shares vest in three equal annual installments beginning April 15, 2027, indicating a multi‑year retention incentive. After this grant, Blouin directly holds 23,452 shares of Common Stock in total.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Blouin Ann Scott

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	600	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 23,452 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Equity grant size: 600 shares Post-transaction holdings: 23,452 shares Grant price per share: $0.0000 per share +1 more

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Equity grant size 600 shares Common Stock award on April 15, 2026

Post-transaction holdings 23,452 shares Total Common Stock directly held after grant

Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Indicates non-cash stock grant, not market purchase

Vesting structure 3 equal annual installments Vesting begins April 15, 2027

Key Terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock, vest

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Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

vest financial

"These shares vest in three equal annual installments"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Blouin Ann Scott

(Last) (First) (Middle)

29222 RANCHO VIEJO ROAD

SUITE 127

(Street)

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CALIFORNIA 92675

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ENSIGN GROUP, INC [ ENSG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/15/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/15/2026		A		600(1)	A	$0	23,452	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. These shares vest in three equal annual installments beginning April 15, 2027.

Remarks:

	/s/ Chad A. Keetch, as power of attorney	04/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did ENSIGN GROUP, INC (ENSG) director Ann Scott Blouin report in this Form 4?

Ann Scott Blouin reported receiving a grant of 600 shares of ENSIGN GROUP, INC Common Stock as a compensation-related award. The shares were awarded at no cash cost and are structured to vest over time, aligning her interests with long-term shareholder value.

How many ENSIGN GROUP, INC (ENSG) shares did Ann Scott Blouin receive and at what price?

She received 600 shares of ENSIGN GROUP, INC Common Stock with a reported price per share of $0.0000, reflecting a stock grant rather than an open-market purchase. This indicates the transaction is part of her director compensation, not a cash investment.

When do Ann Scott Blouin’s new ENSIGN GROUP, INC (ENSG) shares vest?

The 600 granted shares vest in three equal annual installments beginning April 15, 2027. This means the award is spread over three years, encouraging continued service and alignment with ENSIGN GROUP, INC’s longer-term performance and governance objectives.

What are Ann Scott Blouin’s ENSIGN GROUP, INC (ENSG) holdings after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the grant, Ann Scott Blouin directly holds 23,452 shares of ENSIGN GROUP, INC Common Stock. This total includes the newly awarded shares and provides a snapshot of her equity stake as a director after the April 15, 2026 award.

Was Ann Scott Blouin’s ENSIGN GROUP, INC (ENSG) Form 4 a market buy or a compensation grant?

The Form 4 reflects a compensation grant, not a market purchase. The transaction code "A" and zero dollar price per share indicate a grant, award, or similar acquisition provided by ENSIGN GROUP, INC as part of her director compensation package.