Root (ROOT) officer sells 1,606 shares under 10b5-1 trading plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Root, Inc. Chief Administrative Officer Jonathan Allison sold 1,606 shares of Class A Common Stock in an open-market sale on May 15, 2026 at $55.96 per share. The sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and he now holds 68,356 shares directly.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 1,606 shares ($89,872)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Allison Jonathan

Role Chief Administrative Officer

Sold 1,606 shs ($90K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Class A Common Stock	1,606	$55.96	$90K

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 68,356 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 1,606 shares Sale price per share: $55.96 per share Shares owned after transaction: 68,356 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares sold 1,606 shares Open-market sale on May 15, 2026

Sale price per share $55.96 per share Class A Common Stock transaction price

Shares owned after transaction 68,356 shares Direct holdings after May 15, 2026 sale

Net shares sold 1,606 shares Net-sell direction in transaction summary

Key Terms

Class A Common Stock, open-market sale, Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, non-derivative

4 terms

Class A Common Stock financial

"Security title reported as Class A Common Stock in the transaction."

Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.

open-market sale financial

"Transaction action described as an open-market sale."

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial

"The shares were sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan."

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

non-derivative financial

"The transaction type is identified as non-derivative."

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

OMB APPROVAL

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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).

X

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^*

Allison Jonathan

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ROOT, INC.

80 E. RICH STREET, SUITE 500

(Street)

COLUMBUS OHIO 43215

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Root, Inc. [ ROOT ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026

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
Class A Common Stock	05/15/2026		S		1,606(1)	D	$55.96	68,356	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. The shares were sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jodi Baker, Attorney-in-fact	05/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** 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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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did ROOT executive Jonathan Allison report on this Form 4?

Jonathan Allison reported an open-market sale of 1,606 shares of Root Class A Common Stock. The transaction occurred on May 15, 2026 at a price of $55.96 per share, as disclosed in the Form 4 insider trading report.

At what price did ROOT’s Jonathan Allison sell his shares on May 15, 2026?

He sold 1,606 shares of Class A Common Stock at $55.96 per share. This price reflects the execution level for the reported open-market sale described in the Form 4, which also notes that the trade followed a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

How many ROOT shares does Jonathan Allison hold after this reported sale?

Following the sale, Jonathan Allison directly holds 68,356 shares of Root Class A Common Stock. This post-transaction balance, shown in the Form 4, provides context for the size of the reported trade relative to his remaining ownership position.

Was Jonathan Allison’s sale of ROOT stock made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. A footnote explains the shares were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Such plans are pre-arranged trading programs that schedule transactions in advance, helping separate routine portfolio management from discretionary market-timed trades.

What role does Jonathan Allison hold at Root, Inc. in this Form 4 filing?

Jonathan Allison is identified as an officer of Root, Inc., serving as Chief Administrative Officer. His status as an executive officer makes his transactions reportable under Section 16 rules, requiring timely disclosure of changes in his share ownership.