ARGAN director exercises options, sells AGX shares

ARGAN INC director Peter W. Getsinger reported an option exercise followed by open-market sales of common stock.

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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.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise and sale activity reported; no spread calculated

Exercise and Sale 6 txns

Insider Getsinger Peter W

Role Director

Sold 6,728 shs ($4.75M)

Approx. gross sale proceeds $4.75M

Approx. exercise cost $179K

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: Option to Purchase Common Stock — 3,000 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 4,880 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 267 shares (Indirect, Held in Children's Trust); Common Stock — 133 shares (Indirect, Held in Custody Account for Child)

Footnotes (3)

F1. 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.
F2. 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.
F3. 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.

Key Figures

Options exercised: 5,000 shares at $35.72 Shares sold June 16, 2026: 4,728 shares at $708.65 Shares sold June 17, 2026: 2,000 shares at $699.00 +3 more

6 metrics

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

Key Terms

net settle method, stock option, open market, custody account, +1 more

5 terms

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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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.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/17/2026 - 04:30 PM EDT

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^*

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)

X	Director	10% 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)

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	06/15/2026		M		4,728⁽¹⁾	A	$35.72	11,608	D
Common Stock	06/16/2026		S		4,728⁽²⁾	D	$708.65	6,880	D
Common Stock	06/17/2026		S		2,000⁽³⁾	D	$699	4,880	D
Common Stock								267	I	Held in Children's Trust
Common Stock								133	I	Held 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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Option to Purchase Common Stock	$35.72	06/15/2026		M			5,000⁽¹⁾	12/16/2023	12/16/2033	Common Stock	5,000	$35.72	3,000	D

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. Getsinger	06/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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