Northern Trust CAO Alexandria Taylor Disposes Shares for Tax Withholding

Executive Summary

On October 20, 2026, Northern Trust Corp ($NTRS) filed a Form 4 disclosing that Chief Administrative Officer Alexandria Taylor disposed of 3,823 shares of common stock on October 17, 2026, valued at approximately $632,324.20.

Transaction Details

• Transaction Code: F (Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities)
• Shares Withheld: 3,823
• Price Per Share: $165.40
• Post-Transaction Beneficial Ownership: 43,628.536 shares (including 15,009 stock units payable 1-for-1 in common stock)
• Context: The disposition represents shares withheld to satisfy Federal, State, and Medicare tax obligations upon the vesting of 8,628 previously reported stock units. The net balance of 4,805 shares was distributed directly to the reporting person.

Market Impact & Significance

This transaction carries Low informational significance for investors. It does not reflect an open-market discretionary sale or a change in executive sentiment regarding the company's financial outlook, but rather routine equity compensation vesting mechanics.