What awards caused the ENSIGN GROUP (ENSG) tax-withholding share dispositions?

The dispositions relate to Restricted Stock Awards granted on May 27, 2021 and May 26, 2022. Each award vests in five equal annual installments, beginning May 27, 2022 and May 26, 2023, respectively, triggering tax-withholding when portions vest.

Ensign Group (NASDAQ: ENSG) executive stock withheld to cover taxes

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ENSIGN GROUP, INC executive Chad Keetch reported routine tax-withholding dispositions tied to vesting restricted stock awards. On May 26 and 27, a total of 632 shares of common stock were withheld at prices of $172.42 and $171.97 per share to cover tax liabilities. Following these transactions, he directly holds 109,735 shares of common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Keetch Chad

Role CIO and EVP

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	306	$171.97	$53K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	326	$172.42	$56K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 109,735 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

These shares relate to taxes withheld on a Restricted Stock Award granted May 26, 2022 that vests in five equal annual installments beginning May 26, 2023. These shares relate to taxes withheld on a Restricted Stock Award granted May 27, 2021 that vests in five equal annual installments beginning May 27, 2022.

Key Figures

Tax-withheld shares May 27: 306 shares at $171.97 Tax-withheld shares May 26: 326 shares at $172.42 Total tax-withholding shares: 632 shares +1 more

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Tax-withheld shares May 27 306 shares at $171.97 Common stock withheld for taxes on May 27, 2026

Tax-withheld shares May 26 326 shares at $172.42 Common stock withheld for taxes on May 26, 2026

Total tax-withholding shares 632 shares Aggregate shares withheld for taxes across both transactions

Shares held after transactions 109,735 shares Direct common stock holdings after May 27, 2026 disposition

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Award, tax-withholding disposition, Form 4

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Restricted Stock Award financial

"These shares relate to taxes withheld on a Restricted Stock Award granted May 26, 2022"

A restricted stock award is company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or fully owned until certain conditions—like staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets—are met. Think of it as a gift that only becomes yours after you fulfill specific obligations; for investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total shares outstanding when they vest, reveal how management is being paid and motivated, and create potential selling pressure when restrictions lift.

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition""

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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05/28/2026 - 06:34 PM

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^*

Keetch Chad

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/26/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/26/2026		F		326⁽¹⁾	D	$172.42	110,041	D
Common Stock	05/27/2026		F		306⁽²⁾	D	$171.97	109,735	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. These shares relate to taxes withheld on a Restricted Stock Award granted May 26, 2022 that vests in five equal annual installments beginning May 26, 2023.

2. These shares relate to taxes withheld on a Restricted Stock Award granted May 27, 2021 that vests in five equal annual installments beginning May 27, 2022.

Remarks:

	/s/ Chad A. Keetch	05/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transactions did ENSIGN GROUP (ENSG) report for Chad Keetch?

Chad Keetch reported two tax-withholding dispositions totaling 632 common shares. The shares were withheld on May 26 and 27 to cover taxes due on vesting restricted stock awards granted in 2021 and 2022.

Were Chad Keetch’s ENSIGN GROUP (ENSG) transactions open-market sales?

No, the transactions were coded “F,” indicating tax-withholding dispositions. Shares were delivered to satisfy tax obligations on restricted stock vesting, not sold in open-market trades for investment or portfolio reasons.

How many ENSIGN GROUP (ENSG) shares were withheld and at what prices?

A total of 632 common shares were withheld for taxes. On May 26, 326 shares were withheld at $172.42 per share, and on May 27, 306 shares were withheld at $171.97 per share, according to the Form 4 data.

How many ENSIGN GROUP (ENSG) shares does Chad Keetch hold after these transactions?

After the reported tax-withholding transactions, Chad Keetch directly holds 109,735 ENSIGN GROUP common shares. This figure reflects his position following the May 27 disposition related to his vesting restricted stock awards.