Applied Aerospace (AADX) CFO purchases 25,000 IPO-related shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey L. McRae bought 25,000 shares of common stock in an open-market purchase at $20.00 per share. The transaction, made under the company’s directed share program in connection with its initial public offering, brings his direct holding to 25,000 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 25,000 shares ($500,000)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider McRae Jeffrey L.

Role Chief Financial Officer

Bought 25,000 shs ($500K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	25,000	$20.00	$500K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 25,000 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares purchased: 25,000 shares Purchase price: $20.00 per share Transaction value: $500,000 +2 more

5 metrics

Shares purchased 25,000 shares Open-market purchase of common stock

Purchase price $20.00 per share Price paid for AADX common stock

Transaction value $500,000 25,000 shares × $20.00 per share

Shares owned after 25,000 shares Direct common stock holdings post-transaction

Net buy shares 25,000 shares Net share change from this Form 4

Key Terms

open-market purchase, directed share program, initial public offering, Common Stock

4 terms

open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action: open-market purchase"

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

directed share program financial

"shares purchased under the directed share program in connection with the IPO"

initial public offering financial

"in connection with the Issuer's initial public offering"

An initial public offering (IPO) is when a private company first sells its shares to the public and becomes a stock-listed company. It matters because it allows the company to raise money from a wide range of investors, helping it grow, while giving early shareholders a way to sell some of their ownership.

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.

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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^*

McRae Jeffrey L.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O APPLIED AEROSPACE & DEFENSE, INC.

355 QUALITY CIRCLE NW

(Street)

HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA 35806

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. [ AADX ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/04/2026

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	06/04/2026		P		25,000(1)	A	$20	25,000	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 reported securities represent shares of common stock purchased by the reporting person under the directed share program in connection with the Issuer's initial public offering.

	/s/ Joe Maisto, as attorney-in-fact	06/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did AADX CFO Jeffrey L. McRae do in this Form 4 filing?

Jeffrey L. McRae purchased 25,000 AADX common shares. He bought them in an open-market transaction at $20.00 per share, using the issuer’s directed share program connected to its initial public offering, and now directly holds 25,000 shares.

How many Applied Aerospace (AADX) shares did the CFO buy and at what price?

The CFO bought 25,000 AADX common shares at $20.00 each. This open-market purchase totals about $500,000 in value and was executed through the company’s directed share program tied to its initial public offering.

How many AADX shares does the CFO own after this reported transaction?

After the transaction, the CFO directly owns 25,000 AADX shares. The Form 4 shows this as the total number of common stock shares beneficially owned directly by Jeffrey L. McRae following the open-market purchase on the reported date.

What is the directed share program mentioned in the AADX Form 4 footnote?

The directed share program allocated IPO shares to the CFO. The footnote explains the reported common stock was purchased under Applied Aerospace & Defense’s directed share program in connection with its initial public offering, rather than through a separate later offering.

Was the AADX CFO’s share purchase an open-market transaction?

Yes, it is classified as an open-market purchase. The Form 4 lists transaction code P, described as an open-market or private transaction, and labels the transaction action as an open-market purchase of AADX common stock at $20.00 per share.