Argan grants Gemma CEO 3,506 restricted units

Gemma’s CEO received a new grant of 3,506 time-based restricted stock units in ARGAN INC that fully vest in 2029.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ARGAN INC (symbol: AGX) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Collins Charles Edwin IV reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

ARGAN INC (AGX) reported that Charles Edwin Collins IV, Chief Executive Officer of subsidiary Gemma, received a grant of 3,506 Time-Based Restricted Stock Units (TRSUs) on September 9, 2026. These TRSUs represent potential shares of common stock and will vest fully on September 9, 2029, increasing his reported direct holdings of these units to 6,404.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 3,506 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Collins Charles Edwin IV

Role CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, GEMMA

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Time Based Restricted Stock Units F1	3,506	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Time Based Restricted Stock Units — 6,404 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. On September 9, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted Time-Based Restricted Stock Units ("TRSUs") covering 3,506 shares of the Issuer's common stock. The TRSUs will vest fully on September 9, 2029.

Key Figures

Time-Based Restricted Stock Units granted: 3,506 units Time-Based Restricted Stock Units held after transaction: 6,404 units Vesting date of TRSUs: September 9, 2029 +1 more

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Time-Based Restricted Stock Units granted 3,506 units Grant to Charles Edwin Collins IV on September 9, 2026

Time-Based Restricted Stock Units held after transaction 6,404 units Direct holdings of Collins after the September 9, 2026 grant

Vesting date of TRSUs September 9, 2029 Full vesting date for the 3,506 Time-Based Restricted Stock Units

Transaction price per unit $0.00 per unit Equity grant recorded with no cash price per unit

Key Terms

Time Based Restricted Stock Units, TRSUs, vest fully

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Time Based Restricted Stock Units financial

"the Reporting Person was granted Time-Based Restricted Stock Units ("TRSUs")"

TRSUs financial

"Time-Based Restricted Stock Units ("TRSUs") covering 3,506 shares"

vest fully financial

"The TRSUs will vest fully on September 9, 2029"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did AGX report for Charles Edwin Collins IV?

AGX reported that Charles Edwin Collins IV received a grant of 3,506 Time-Based Restricted Stock Units on September 9, 2026. These TRSUs relate to ARGAN INC common stock and are part of his equity-based compensation.

When do the new restricted stock units granted at AGX vest?

The Time-Based Restricted Stock Units granted to Charles Edwin Collins IV will vest fully on September 9, 2029. Until vesting, they represent contingent rights to receive shares of ARGAN INC common stock.

How many restricted stock units does the Gemma CEO hold after this AGX grant?

After the September 9, 2026 grant, Charles Edwin Collins IV is reported to hold 6,404 Time-Based Restricted Stock Units directly. This total includes the newly granted 3,506 units.

Was the AGX insider grant to Charles Edwin Collins IV made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No. The filing indicates no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for this transaction, meaning the grant is reported without any affirmed pre-arranged trading plan framework.

What type of security was granted in the AGX Form 4 filing?

The security granted was Time-Based Restricted Stock Units, each tied to one share of ARGAN INC common stock. The grant covers 3,506 underlying shares subject to future vesting on September 9, 2029.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Collins Charles Edwin IV

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ARGAN, INC.

4075 WILSON BLVD, 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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, GEMMA

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/09/2026

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

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
Time Based Restricted Stock Units	$0	09/09/2026		A		3,506		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	3,506	$0	6,404	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. On September 9, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted Time-Based Restricted Stock Units ("TRSUs") covering 3,506 shares of the Issuer's common stock. The TRSUs will vest fully on September 9, 2029.

	/s/ Charles E. Collins IV	09/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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