ACME United (NYSE: ACU) CEO Johnsen gifts 5,834 shares, retains 314,999

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ACME UNITED CORP director and CEO Walter C. Johnsen reported a bona fide gift of 5,834 shares of Common Stock on May 27, 2026. The shares were transferred at a reference price of $42.23 per share. After the gift, he directly holds 314,999 Common Stock shares.

Insider Trade Summary

5,834 shares gifted

Mixed 1 txn

Insider JOHNSEN WALTER C

Role Chairman and CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Common Stock	5,834	$42.23	$246K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 314,999 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares gifted: 5,834 shares Reference price per share: $42.23 per share Shares owned after transaction: 314,999 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares gifted 5,834 shares Bona fide gift of Common Stock on May 27, 2026

Reference price per share $42.23 per share Value used for the 5,834-share gift

Shares owned after transaction 314,999 shares Direct Common Stock holdings after the gift

Gift transactions 1 transaction, 5,834 shares Aggregate gift activity in this Form 4

Key Terms

bona fide gift, Form 4, Common Stock, transaction code G

4 terms

bona fide gift financial

"The transaction is coded as a bona fide gift (code G)"

A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.

Form 4 regulatory

"ACME UNITED CORP reported that Walter C. Johnsen made this transfer in a Form 4 filing"

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.

Common Stock financial

"gifted 5,834 shares of ACME UNITED CORP 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.

transaction code G regulatory

"The Form 4 uses transaction code G and describes the action as a gift transfer"

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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^*

JOHNSEN WALTER C

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1 WATERVIEW DRIVE

(Street)

SHELTON CONNECTICUT 06484

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ACME UNITED CORP [ ACU ]

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

X	Director	X	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chairman and CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/27/2026

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	05/27/2026	05/27/2026	G		5,834	D	$42.23	314,999	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:

	/s/ Walter C. Johnsen	05/29/2026
	** 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).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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)

FAQ

What insider transaction did ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) report in this Form 4?

ACME UNITED CORP reported that Chairman and CEO Walter C. Johnsen made a bona fide gift transfer of 5,834 shares of Common Stock. The disposition is classified as a gift, not an open-market sale, and therefore carries limited direct market signaling value.

How many ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) shares did Walter C. Johnsen gift?

Walter C. Johnsen gifted 5,834 shares of ACME UNITED CORP Common Stock. The transaction is coded as a bona fide gift (code G), meaning no sale proceeds were received and the transfer was made without economic consideration to the reporting person.

What is Walter C. Johnsen’s ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) shareholding after the reported gift?

After the reported gift, Walter C. Johnsen directly holds 314,999 shares of ACME UNITED CORP Common Stock. This post-transaction figure reflects his remaining direct ownership position as disclosed in the Form 4 filing following the share transfer.

Was the ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) insider transaction a market sale or a gift?

The ACME UNITED CORP insider transaction was a bona fide gift, not a market sale. The Form 4 uses transaction code G and describes the action as a gift transfer, indicating no open-market selling activity or sale proceeds for the reporting person.

What reference price per share was used in the ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) Form 4 gift?

The Form 4 lists a reference price of $42.23 per share for the 5,834 gifted shares. This price is an informational value used in the filing and does not indicate that the shares were sold in an open-market transaction.