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Applied Industrial (AIT) VP Jon Ploetz granted RSUs, performance shares and SARs

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APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC reported equity compensation changes for officer Jon S. Ploetz, VP-General Counsel & Secretary. On 2026-08-11 he received 1,240 stock-only stock appreciation rights tied to common stock at an exercise price of $352.35, which become exercisable in 25% annual increments starting one year after grant. He was also granted 375 restricted stock units that vest three years from the grant date and 1,023 performance shares banked based on 2026 performance that vest at the end of a three-year program, all settled in Applied common stock. On the same date, 450 shares of common stock were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations on the vesting of performance shares.

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Insider Ploetz Jon S
Role VP-General Counsel & Secretary
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Appreciation Rights F4 1,240 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Common Stock F1 375 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Common Stock F2 1,023 $0.00 $0.00
Tax Withholding Common Stock F3 450 $352.35 $159K
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Appreciation Rights — 1,240 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 3,953 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
  1. F1. Restricted stock units that vest three years from the date of grant and are settled in shares of Applied common stock.
  2. F2. Performance shares "banked" as a result of 2026 performance. Performance shares vest at end of three-year program and are settled in shares of Applied common stock.
  3. F3. Shares withheld by Registrant to satisfy tax withholding obligations on vesting of performance shares.
  4. F4. Stock-only stock appreciation rights which become exercisable in annual increments of 25% commencing one year after the date of grant.
Stock Appreciation Rights granted 1,240 rights Granted to Jon S. Ploetz on 2026-08-11, exercisable in 25% annual increments
SAR exercise price $352.35 per share Exercise price for 1,240 stock-only stock appreciation rights
Restricted stock units granted 375 shares RSUs vest three years from 2026-08-11 and settle in common stock
Performance shares banked 1,023 shares Banked based on 2026 performance; vest at end of three-year program
Shares withheld for taxes 450 shares at $352.35 Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations on vesting of performance shares
SAR vesting rate 25% annually SARs become exercisable in annual increments starting one year after grant
Total SARs after grant 1,240 rights Total stock appreciation rights held by Ploetz after the reported grant
restricted stock units financial
"Restricted stock units that vest three years from the date of grant"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
performance shares financial
"Performance shares "banked" as a result of 2026 performance."
Performance shares are a type of company stock given to executives or employees that only become theirs if the company meets specific goals, like hitting certain profits or growth targets. They motivate leaders to work toward the company’s success, because their additional shares depend on achieving these results.
stock-only stock appreciation rights financial
"Stock-only stock appreciation rights which become exercisable in annual increments"
tax withholding obligations financial
"Shares withheld by Registrant to satisfy tax withholding obligations on vesting"

FAQ

What did AIT insider Jon S. Ploetz receive in this Form 4 filing?
Jon S. Ploetz received 1,240 stock appreciation rights, 375 restricted stock units, and 1,023 performance shares on 2026-08-11 as equity-based compensation tied to APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC common stock.

What are the key terms of Jon S. Ploetz’s stock appreciation rights at AIT?
Ploetz was granted 1,240 stock-only stock appreciation rights with an exercise price of $352.35 per share. These rights become exercisable in annual increments of 25%, beginning one year after the 2026-08-11 grant date.

How do the restricted stock units granted to AIT’s Jon S. Ploetz vest?
The 375 restricted stock units granted to Jon S. Ploetz vest three years from the 2026-08-11 grant date. Once vested, they are settled in shares of APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC common stock.

What are the performance shares reported for AIT insider Jon S. Ploetz?
Ploetz was credited with 1,023 performance shares banked as a result of 2026 performance. These performance shares vest at the end of a three-year program and are settled in Applied common stock upon vesting.

Why were 450 shares of AIT common stock withheld from Jon S. Ploetz?
A total of 450 shares of APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC common stock were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of performance shares on 2026-08-11.

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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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Ploetz Jon S
(Last)(First)(Middle)
ONE APPLIED PLAZA
(Street)
CLEVELAND OHIO 44115
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC [ AIT ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
VP-General Counsel & Secretary
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/11/2026		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 Stock08/11/2026A375(1)A$03,380D
Common Stock08/11/2026A1,023(2)A$04,403D
Common Stock08/11/2026F450(3)D$352.353,953D
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
Stock Appreciation Rights$352.3508/11/2026A1,24008/11/2027(4)08/11/2036Common Stock1,240$01,240D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted stock units that vest three years from the date of grant and are settled in shares of Applied common stock.
2. Performance shares "banked" as a result of 2026 performance. Performance shares vest at end of three-year program and are settled in shares of Applied common stock.
3. Shares withheld by Registrant to satisfy tax withholding obligations on vesting of performance shares.
4. Stock-only stock appreciation rights which become exercisable in annual increments of 25% commencing one year after the date of grant.
Remarks:
/s/ Patricia A. Comai, POA for Jon S. Ploetz08/13/2026
** 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).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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