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ARGAN INC (AGX) director exercises 5,000 options, sells 6,728 shares in June trades

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ARGAN INC director Peter W. Getsinger reported an option exercise followed by open-market sales of common stock. On June 15, 2026, he exercised a stock option to purchase 5,000 shares at $35.72 per share using the net settle method, resulting in 4,728 shares of common stock.

He then sold 4,728 shares on June 16, 2026 at an average price of $708.65 per share and 2,000 additional shares on June 17, 2026 at an average price of $699.00 per share. After these transactions, he directly owns 4,880 shares of common stock and 3,000 options to purchase common stock, and indirectly reports 133 shares held in a custody account for a child and 267 shares held in a children's trust.

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Insider Getsinger Peter W
Role null
Sold 6,728 shs ($4.75M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 2,000 $699.00 $1.40M
Sale Common Stock 4,728 $708.65 $3.35M
Exercise Option to Purchase Common Stock 5,000 $35.72 $179K
Exercise Common Stock 4,728 $35.72 $169K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,880 shares (Direct, null); Option to Purchase Common Stock — 3,000 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 267 shares (Indirect, Held in Children's Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. On June 15, 2026, the Reporting Person exercised his stock option awarded on December 16, 2022 to purchase 5,000 shares of the Issuer's common stock at a price of $35.72 per share using the net settle method. On June 16, 2026, the Reporting Person sold 4,728 shares of the Issuer's common stock on the open market at an average price of $708.65 per share. On June 17, 2026, the Reporting Person sold 2,000 shares of the Issuer's common stock on the open market at an average price of $699.00 per share.
Options exercised 5,000 shares at $35.72 Stock option exercise on June 15, 2026
Shares sold June 16, 2026 4,728 shares at $708.65 Open-market sale of common stock
Shares sold June 17, 2026 2,000 shares at $699.00 Open-market sale of common stock
Direct holdings after transactions 4,880 shares Common stock held directly after June 17, 2026 sale
Remaining stock options 3,000 options Options to purchase common stock after June 15, 2026 exercise
Net shares sold 6,728 shares Net-sell direction per transaction summary
net settle method financial
"used the net settle method to exercise a stock option to purchase 5,000 shares"
stock option financial
"exercised a stock option awarded on December 16, 2022 to purchase 5,000 shares"
A stock option is a contract that gives you the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. People use them to potentially make money if the stock's price moves favorably or to protect against losses. It's like holding a coupon that can be used to buy or sell stock at a set price later on.
open market financial
"sold 4,728 shares of the Issuer's common stock on the open market"
An open market is a system where buying and selling of goods, services, or financial assets happen freely without restrictions or special controls. For investors, it means they can trade assets easily and quickly, which helps determine fair prices based on supply and demand. This environment encourages transparency and competition, making it easier to buy or sell with confidence.
custody account financial
"133 shares are held in a custody account for a child"
A custody account is a secure account where a specialized financial firm or bank holds and looks after an investor’s securities and cash on their behalf, like a bank vault that also handles recordkeeping and settlement of trades. It matters to investors because it protects assets from loss or misuse, ensures trades and dividend payments are processed correctly, and provides clear ownership records—similar to having a trusted custodian watch over your valuables.
children's trust financial
"267 shares are held in a children's trust as indirect ownership"
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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*
Getsinger Peter W
(Last)(First)(Middle)
4075 WILSON BOULEVARD
SUITE 440
(Street)
ARLINGTON VIRGINIA 22203
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ARGAN INC [ AGX ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/15/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/15/2026M4,728(1)A$35.7211,608D
Common Stock06/16/2026S4,728(2)D$708.656,880D
Common Stock06/17/2026S2,000(3)D$6994,880D
Common Stock267IHeld in Children's Trust
Common Stock133IHeld in Custody Account for Child
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Option to Purchase Common Stock$35.7206/15/2026M5,000(1)12/16/202312/16/2033Common Stock5,000$35.723,000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. On June 15, 2026, the Reporting Person exercised his stock option awarded on December 16, 2022 to purchase 5,000 shares of the Issuer's common stock at a price of $35.72 per share using the net settle method.
2. On June 16, 2026, the Reporting Person sold 4,728 shares of the Issuer's common stock on the open market at an average price of $708.65 per share.
3. On June 17, 2026, the Reporting Person sold 2,000 shares of the Issuer's common stock on the open market at an average price of $699.00 per share.
/s/ Peter W. Getsinger06/17/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transactions did AGX director Peter W. Getsinger report?

Peter W. Getsinger reported exercising options for 5,000 ARGAN INC shares, then selling 4,728 shares on June 16, 2026 and 2,000 shares on June 17, 2026 in open-market transactions at average prices above $699 per share.

At what prices did Peter W. Getsinger sell AGX common stock?

He sold 4,728 ARGAN INC shares at an average price of $708.65 on June 16, 2026 and 2,000 shares at an average price of $699.00 on June 17, 2026, according to the Form 4 insider trading report.

How many AGX shares does Peter W. Getsinger hold after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, Peter W. Getsinger directly holds 4,880 shares of ARGAN INC common stock, plus indirect holdings of 133 shares in a custody account and 267 shares in a children's trust, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

What stock options did Peter W. Getsinger exercise for AGX?

On June 15, 2026, he exercised a stock option awarded on December 16, 2022 to purchase 5,000 ARGAN INC shares at $35.72 per share using the net settle method, leaving 3,000 options to purchase common stock outstanding afterward.

Is the June 2026 AGX insider activity a net sale for Peter W. Getsinger?

Yes. The Form 4 summary shows a net-sell direction, with total sell transactions of 6,728 ARGAN INC shares exceeding the 5,000 shares acquired through option exercise during the same period, resulting in a net reduction in his share position.