Root, Inc. (ROOT) officer reports 5,750-share insider sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Root, Inc.'s President and CTO reported an insider sale of 5,750 shares of Class A common stock on December 10, 2025 at $83 per share, executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

After this transaction, the reporting person beneficially owns 266,807 shares directly and 149,294 shares indirectly through investment funds linked to the spouse’s carried interest, while disclaiming beneficial ownership of those indirect shares except to the extent of the spouse’s pecuniary interest.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 5,750 shares ($477,250)

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider Bonakdarpour Mahtiyar

Role President and CTO

Sold 5,750 shs ($477K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Class A Common Stock	5,750	$83.00	$477K
holding	Class A Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 266,807 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 149,294 shares (Indirect, See Footnote)

Footnotes (1)

1. The shares were sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan. These shares are held by Drive Capital Overdrive Fund I, L.P. ("DCOF I") (99,687), Drive Capital Overdrive Fund I (TE), L.P. ("DCOF I TE") (48,201), and Drive Capital Overdrive Ignition Fund I, L.P. ("DCOIF I") (1,406). Drive Capital Overdrive Fund I (GP), LLC ("DCOIF I GP"), the general partner of each of DCOF I, DCOF I TE and DEOIF I, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares. The Reporting Person's spouse does not have voting or investment control over these shares but may be deemed to have an indirect pecuniary interest in such shares through her carried interest in DCOIF I GP. The Reporting Person's exact pecuniary interest is not readily determinable because it is subject to several variables. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of any of these shares except to the extent of his spouse's pecuniary interest therein.

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).

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^*

Bonakdarpour Mahtiyar

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ROOT, INC.

80 E. RICH STREET, SUITE 500

(Street)

COLUMBUS OH 43215

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)
	President and CTO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/10/2025

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

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

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

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	12/10/2025		S		5,750(1)	D	$83	266,807	D
Class A Common Stock								149,294	I	See Footnote(2)

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.

2. These shares are held by Drive Capital Overdrive Fund I, L.P. ("DCOF I") (99,687), Drive Capital Overdrive Fund I (TE), L.P. ("DCOF I TE") (48,201), and Drive Capital Overdrive Ignition Fund I, L.P. ("DCOIF I") (1,406). Drive Capital Overdrive Fund I (GP), LLC ("DCOIF I GP"), the general partner of each of DCOF I, DCOF I TE and DEOIF I, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares. The Reporting Person's spouse does not have voting or investment control over these shares but may be deemed to have an indirect pecuniary interest in such shares through her carried interest in DCOIF I GP. The Reporting Person's exact pecuniary interest is not readily determinable because it is subject to several variables. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of any of these shares except to the extent of his spouse's pecuniary interest therein.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jodi Baker, Attorney-in-fact	12/12/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider stock transaction did Root, Inc. (ROOT) report in this Form 4?

The filing reports that the President and CTO of Root, Inc. sold 5,750 shares of Class A common stock at a price of $83 per share on December 10, 2025.

When did the Root, Inc. (ROOT) insider sale occur and at what price?

The insider sale took place on December 10, 2025, involving 5,750 Class A common shares sold at $83 per share.

How many Root, Inc. (ROOT) shares does the insider own after this transaction?

Following the reported sale, the insider beneficially owns 266,807 Class A common shares directly and 149,294 shares indirectly.

Was the Root, Inc. (ROOT) insider trade made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. The filing explains that the 5,750 shares were sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan, which is a prearranged plan for trading securities.

What indirect Root, Inc. (ROOT) shareholdings are disclosed for the insider?

The filing states that 149,294 shares are held indirectly through Drive Capital Overdrive Fund I, L.P. (99,687 shares), Drive Capital Overdrive Fund I (TE), L.P. (48,201 shares), and Drive Capital Overdrive Ignition Fund I, L.P. (1,406 shares).

What is the reporting person’s relationship to Root, Inc. (ROOT)?

The reporting person is an officer of Root, Inc., serving as its President and CTO, and is required to report transactions in company securities.

How does the insider treat beneficial ownership of the indirect Root, Inc. shares?

The filing notes that the reporting person’s spouse may have an indirect pecuniary interest via carried interest in the general partner, and the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these indirect shares except to the extent of the spouse’s pecuniary interest.