AIT (NYSE: AIT) VP Warren Hoffner reports 4,000-share insider stock sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Applied Industrial Technologies officer Warren E. Hoffner III, VP and General Manager – Fluid Power, reported a sale of common stock. On February 5, 2026, he disposed of 4,000 shares of AIT common stock at a weighted average price of $288.62 per share, with individual trade prices ranging from $288.3595 to $288.70. Following this transaction, he directly beneficially owned 52,751 shares of common stock and indirectly held 453.798 shares 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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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^*

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)
02/05/2026

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	02/05/2026		S		4,000	D	$288.62(1)	52,751	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:

1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $288.3595 to $288.70, inclusive.

Remarks:

	/s/ Patricia A. Comai POA for Warren E. Hoffner, III	02/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AIT executive Warren E. Hoffner III report?

Warren E. Hoffner III reported selling 4,000 shares of Applied Industrial Technologies common stock. The transaction occurred on February 5, 2026 at a weighted average price of $288.62 per share, based on multiple trades within a narrow price range.

At what price did the AIT insider trade the shares on February 5, 2026?

The shares were traded at a weighted average price of $288.62 per share. According to the disclosure, multiple transactions took place at prices ranging from $288.3595 to $288.70, inclusive, resulting in the reported average figure.

How many Applied Industrial Technologies shares does Hoffner own after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Hoffner beneficially owned 52,751 shares of AIT common stock directly. He also had an additional 453.798 shares held indirectly through a Retirement Savings Plan, according to the ownership table in the filing.

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

Warren E. Hoffner III is an officer of Applied Industrial Technologies, serving as Vice President and General Manager – Fluid Power. His status as an officer requires public reporting of certain trades in company stock via Form 4 filings.

How are Hoffner’s indirect AIT share holdings reported in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 453.798 AIT common shares held indirectly for Hoffner. These indirect holdings are reported under a Retirement Savings Plan, separate from his directly owned 52,751 shares of common stock listed in the same ownership table.