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AAR CORP (AIR) director granted 1,364-share restricted stock award

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Lord Ellen M. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

AAR CORP director Ellen M. Lord received a stock grant of 1,364 common shares. The shares were awarded at no cash cost under a Restricted Stock Agreement in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3. Following this award, she directly holds 14,396 shares of AAR CORP common stock.

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Insider Lord Ellen M.
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 1,364 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 14,396 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Stock award size 1,364 shares Common stock granted to director Ellen M. Lord on June 1, 2026
Award price per share $0.0000 per share Indicates no cash paid for the stock award
Post-transaction holdings 14,396 shares Ellen M. Lord’s direct AAR CORP common stock holdings after the grant
Transaction code A (grant/award acquisition) Non-derivative acquisition classified as a grant or award
Transaction date June 1, 2026 Date of the reported stock award
Restricted Stock Agreement financial
"Award of stock pursuant to a Restricted Stock Agreement in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3."
Rule 16b-3 regulatory
"Award of stock pursuant to a Restricted Stock Agreement in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3."
Rule 16b-3 is a Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that exempts certain routine, pre-approved transactions by company insiders from automatic liability for short-term trading profits. It acts like a safe harbor: if an insider follows a formal plan or the board approves specific transactions in advance, profits from buying and selling company stock within six months are not automatically reclaimed. Investors care because the rule clarifies when insider trades are permissible and reduces uncertainty about potential clawbacks.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
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.
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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
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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*
Lord Ellen M.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1100 N. WOOD DALE ROAD

(Street)
WOOD DALE ILLINOIS 60191

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AAR CORP [ AIR ]
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)
06/01/2026
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 Stock06/01/2026A1,364(1)A$014,396D
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Award of stock pursuant to a Restricted Stock Agreement in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.
/s/ Katherine Kwiat, power of attorney06/03/2026
** 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).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did AAR CORP (AIR) report for Ellen M. Lord?

AAR CORP reported that director Ellen M. Lord received a grant of 1,364 shares of common stock. The shares were awarded at no cash cost under a Restricted Stock Agreement exempt under Rule 16b-3.

Was Ellen M. Lord’s AAR CORP stock transaction a market purchase or sale?

The transaction was not a market purchase or sale. Ellen M. Lord received 1,364 AAR CORP shares as a stock award under a Restricted Stock Agreement, classified as a grant or other acquisition exempt under Rule 16b-3.

How many AAR CORP shares does Ellen M. Lord hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Ellen M. Lord directly holds 14,396 shares of AAR CORP common stock. This total includes the 1,364-share award reported in the Form 4 filed for the transaction dated June 1, 2026.

What does Rule 16b-3 exemption mean for the AAR CORP (AIR) stock award?

The filing states the award was exempt under Rule 16b-3, meaning it qualifies as a board-approved compensation grant. Such exempt awards differ from open-market trades and are typically part of director or executive equity compensation.

What type of equity award did AAR CORP grant to Ellen M. Lord?

The footnote describes the transaction as an award of stock under a Restricted Stock Agreement. This indicates AAR CORP granted actual shares of common stock as compensation rather than options, with details governed by that agreement.