Director at Air Industries Group (AIRI) receives 12,159 RSU grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Air Industries Group director Peter Rettaliata reported an equity award and updated holdings. On 02/12/2026, he acquired 12,159 restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock at a price of $0 per unit, classified as a grant or other acquisition. The RSUs vested upon grant and will be settled on the later of the first anniversary of the award date or a qualifying change in control, with settlement no later than 18 months after the award date. Following the reported transactions, he holds 27,152 shares of common stock directly, along with several fully exercisable stock option positions with various exercise prices and expirations.

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 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^*

Rettaliata Peter

(Last) (First) (Middle)

46 IROQUOIS DRIVE

(Street)

BRIGHTWATERS NY 11706

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AIR INDUSTRIES GROUP [ AIRI ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/12/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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								27,152	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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	02/12/2026		A		12,159		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	12,159	$0	12,159	D
Stock Options	$3							(2)	11/30/2030	Common Stock	10,000		10,000	D
Stock Options	$3.75							(3)	08/31/2029	Common Stock	30,000		30,000	D
Stock Options	$3.5							(3)	05/31/2028	Common Stock	1,000		1,000	D
Stock Options	$3.43							(3)	06/30/2028	Common Stock	4,040		4,040	D
Stock Options	$8.4							(3)	04/30/2027	Common Stock	1,000		1,000	D
Stock Options	$12.5							(3)	07/31/2026	Common Stock	100		100	D
Stock Options	$13.2							(3)	12/31/2027	Common Stock	1,000		1,000	D
Stock Options	$23.8							(3)	12/31/2026	Common Stock	1,000		1,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each RSU represents the right to receive, at settlement, one share of common stock. The RSUs vested upon grant and shall be settled on the later of: (A) the first anniversary of the Award Date and (B) the occurrence of a Change in Control, which for purposes of the Award Agreement, must constitute an event described in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-3(a)(5); provided, however, that if the event in (B) has not occurred by the eighteen (18) month anniversary of the Award Date, the vested RSUs shall be settled on the eighteen (18) month anniversary of the Award Date.

2. Vests as to 5,000 shares on December 31, 2025, 2,500 shares on February 28, 2026 and 2,500 shares on May 31, 2026.

3. Exercisable in full.

	/s/ Peter Rettaliata	02/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AIRI director Peter Rettaliata report?

Director Peter Rettaliata reported receiving 12,159 restricted stock units in Air Industries Group as a grant. Each RSU represents one share of common stock, with no cash price per unit, and is part of his equity-based compensation disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

How many restricted stock units did AIRI grant to director Peter Rettaliata?

Air Industries Group granted Peter Rettaliata 12,159 restricted stock units. These RSUs vested upon grant but will settle later in common stock based on specified timing conditions, including the first anniversary of the award date or a qualifying change in control event.

When will Peter Rettaliata’s 12,159 AIRI RSUs be settled into shares?

The 12,159 RSUs will settle into common shares on the later of the first anniversary of the award date or a qualifying change in control. If that change in control has not occurred within 18 months of the award date, settlement will occur at the 18‑month anniversary.

How many AIR Industries Group common shares does Peter Rettaliata own after this filing?

After the reported transactions, Peter Rettaliata directly owns 27,152 shares of Air Industries Group common stock. This figure reflects his non‑derivative holdings as of the transaction date reported in the Form 4 insider trading report filed with the SEC.

What stock options in AIRI does Peter Rettaliata hold according to this Form 4?

The Form 4 lists several stock option positions held by Peter Rettaliata, all directly owned and exercisable in full. They cover different amounts of common stock with exercise prices such as $3.00, $3.75, $3.50, $3.43, $8.40, $12.50, $13.20, $23.80 and various future expiration dates.

Does the AIRI Form 4 show a stock purchase or sale by Peter Rettaliata?

The filing shows a grant of 12,159 restricted stock units to Peter Rettaliata, categorized as a grant or other acquisition. It does not report an open‑market purchase or sale of common stock, but instead discloses equity awards and existing stock and option holdings.