Applied Industrial (NYSE: AIT) VP sells 4,000 shares, keeps sizable stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Applied Industrial Technologies vice president Warren E. Hoffner III reported selling 4,000 shares of common stock on February 6, 2026 at $292.64 per share. After this transaction, he directly holds 48,751 common shares and has an additional 453.798 shares held indirectly through a Retirement Savings Plan.

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^*

Hoffner Warren E III

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE APPLIED PLAZA

(Street)

CLEVELAND OH 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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP, General Mgr-Fluid Power

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/06/2026

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	02/06/2026		S		4,000	D	$292.64	48,751	D
Common Stock								453.798	I	Retirement Savings Plan

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

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	/s/ Patricia A. Comai POA for Warren E. Hoffner, III	02/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AIT executive Warren Hoffner report?

AIT executive Warren E. Hoffner III reported selling 4,000 shares of Applied Industrial Technologies common stock. The sale occurred on February 6, 2026 at a price of $292.64 per share, as disclosed in his Form 4 insider trading report.

At what price were the AIT shares sold by Warren Hoffner?

The 4,000 Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) shares were sold at $292.64 per share. This price is specifically listed in the Form 4 filing as the transaction price for the common stock sale on February 6, 2026.

How many AIT shares does Warren Hoffner own after the reported sale?

After the sale, Warren E. Hoffner III beneficially owns 48,751 AIT common shares directly. He also has 453.798 additional shares held indirectly through a Retirement Savings Plan, according to the beneficial ownership figures in the Form 4.

What is Warren Hoffner’s role at Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT)?

Warren E. Hoffner III is an officer of Applied Industrial Technologies, serving as Vice President, General Manager – Fluid Power. This officer title is explicitly disclosed in the Form 4 under the relationship to the issuer section.

Does Warren Hoffner hold any AIT shares indirectly?

Yes. The Form 4 shows that 453.798 Applied Industrial Technologies common shares are held indirectly for Warren Hoffner through a Retirement Savings Plan. This position is separate from his directly held 48,751 common shares after the reported transaction.