[Form 4] Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Form 4 filing – Auburn National Bancorporation (AUBN)

Director William F. Ham Jr. reported two open-market purchases on 2 July 2025 under the company’s DRIP/OCP program:

• 49 common shares bought at $24.6912
• 11 common shares bought at $23.2233

After the transactions, Ham directly owns 4,864 shares and indirectly holds 300 shares through his spouse. No derivative activity was reported.

The total acquisition of 60 shares (~$1,450) is modest relative to AUBN’s market capitalization and Ham’s existing stake, but it does extend his ownership and may be interpreted as a slight vote of confidence from a long-serving board member.

Positive

• Insider purchases generally signal management confidence, even if the amount is small.

Negative

• The 60-share purchase (≈ $1,450) is financially immaterial and unlikely to affect AUBN’s fundamentals or market perception.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Small insider buy; positive signal but financially immaterial.

The purchase increases Ham’s direct stake by roughly 1.2%. Although insider buying is normally viewed favourably, the dollar value (< $1,500) is de minimis and unlikely to influence valuation or liquidity. It does, however, align director incentives marginally with shareholders. Overall, I view the filing as neutral-to-slightly-positive but not impactful for investment thesis.

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^*

Wallace Peter C

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2025

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	06/30/2025		A		9.744	A	$226.52	4,808.212	I	Deferred Compensation Plan
Common Stock								26,920	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

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	/s/ Patricia A. Comai, POA for Peter C. Wallace	07/02/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many AUBN shares did Director William F. Ham Jr. purchase?

He bought 60 common shares on 2 July 2025.

What was the average price paid for the AUBN shares?

Prices were $24.6912 for 49 shares and $23.2233 for 11 shares.

What is Ham’s total AUBN ownership after the transaction?

He directly owns 4,864 shares and indirectly holds 300 shares via his spouse.

Were any derivative securities involved in this Form 4?

No. The filing shows no derivative transactions or holdings.

Does this insider purchase materially impact AUBN’s outlook?

Given its small size, the transaction is not expected to materially affect the company’s financial outlook or valuation.