Applied Industrial director granted 572 restricted shares

Q: What insider transaction did AIT director Richard J. Simoncic report?

Director Richard J. Simoncic reported receiving 572 shares of Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) common stock as a grant of restricted stock on 01/20/2026.

Q: Was the AIT insider transaction a purchase or a grant of shares?

The Form 4 shows a transaction code "A", indicating an acquisition. The footnote clarifies this was a grant of restricted stock under the 2023 Long-Term Performance Plan at a stated price of $0 per share.

Q: How many AIT shares does Richard J. Simoncic own after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the reported grant, Richard J. Simoncic directly beneficially owns 1,490 shares of Applied Industrial Technologies common stock.

Q: When do the restricted AIT shares granted to Richard J. Simoncic vest?

The footnote states that the 572 restricted shares granted under the 2023 Long-Term Performance Plan vest one year from the date of the grant.

Q: What is Richard J. Simoncic’s relationship to Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT)?

The Form 4 identifies Richard J. Simoncic as a director of Applied Industrial Technologies and not a 10% owner or officer.

Q: Is the AIT Form 4 transaction held directly or indirectly by Richard J. Simoncic?

The filing reports direct ownership (D) of the shares by Richard J. Simoncic, with no nature of indirect ownership specified.

Applied Industrial Technologies director Richard J. Simoncic reported a new equity award.

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Applied Industrial Technologies director Richard J. Simoncic reported a new equity award. On 01/20/2026, he received 572 shares of common stock as a grant of restricted stock under the company’s 2023 Long-Term Performance Plan at a stated price of $0 per share.

The filing notes that these restricted shares vest one year from the grant date. After this award, Simoncic directly beneficially owns 1,490 shares of Applied Industrial Technologies common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 572 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Simoncic Richard J

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	572	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,490 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

F1. Shares of restricted stock granted under the 2023 Long-Term Performance Plan that vest one year from the date of the grant.

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What insider transaction did AIT director Richard J. Simoncic report?

Director Richard J. Simoncic reported receiving 572 shares of Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) common stock as a grant of restricted stock on 01/20/2026.

Was the AIT insider transaction a purchase or a grant of shares?

The Form 4 shows a transaction code "A", indicating an acquisition. The footnote clarifies this was a grant of restricted stock under the 2023 Long-Term Performance Plan at a stated price of $0 per share.

How many AIT shares does Richard J. Simoncic own after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the reported grant, Richard J. Simoncic directly beneficially owns 1,490 shares of Applied Industrial Technologies common stock.

When do the restricted AIT shares granted to Richard J. Simoncic vest?

The footnote states that the 572 restricted shares granted under the 2023 Long-Term Performance Plan vest one year from the date of the grant.

What is Richard J. Simoncic’s relationship to Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT)?

The Form 4 identifies Richard J. Simoncic as a director of Applied Industrial Technologies and not a 10% owner or officer.

Is the AIT Form 4 transaction held directly or indirectly by Richard J. Simoncic?

The filing reports direct ownership (D) of the shares by Richard J. Simoncic, with no nature of indirect ownership specified.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 01/21/2026 - 04:18 PM EST

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^*

Simoncic Richard J

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

ONE APPLIED PLAZA

(Street)

CLEVELAND

44115

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC [ AIT ]

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)
01/20/2026

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)
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	01/20/2026		A		572⁽¹⁾	A	$0	1,490	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)
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)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares of restricted stock granted under the 2023 Long-Term Performance Plan that vest one year from the date of the grant.

Remarks:

	/s/ Patricia A. Comai, POA for Richard J. Simoncic	01/21/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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