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Director at Ampco-Pittsburgh (NYSE: AP) granted 7,374 restricted stock shares

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GERMAN MICHAEL I reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Ampco-Pittsburgh director Michael I. German reported an equity award of 7,374 shares of Common Stock. The shares were granted as restricted stock at a price of $0.00 per share under the Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated May 8, 2025.

These restricted shares vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. After the award, German directly owns 229,044 shares of Common Stock, and a footnote notes that some shares are held jointly with his spouse. The filing does not show any open-market buying or selling, only this compensation-related grant.

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Routine director equity grant with no open-market trading.

Michael I. German, a director of Ampco-Pittsburgh, received 7,374 shares of restricted Common Stock at $0.00 per share as a board compensation award. The grant comes under the 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan, indicating a standardized, plan-based issuance rather than a market transaction.

The restricted stock vests on the first anniversary of the grant date, so German’s ability to fully realize this award depends on satisfying that one-year service condition. Following the grant, his direct holdings total 229,044 shares, with a note that some are held jointly with his spouse.

This event is typical for director compensation and does not involve any open-market buying or selling. It modestly increases insider ownership, but its overall impact is limited and best viewed as routine alignment of director incentives with shareholders rather than a signal about the company’s near-term prospects.

Insider GERMAN MICHAEL I
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 7,374 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 229,044 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents a grant of restricted stock under the Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated May 8, 2025. These grants of restricted stock vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. Joint with spouse
Restricted stock grant 7,374 shares Common Stock awarded to director as of May 15, 2026
Grant price $0.00 per share Price for restricted stock award
Shares owned after grant 229,044 shares Director’s direct Common Stock holdings following transaction
Vesting period 1 year Restricted stock vests on first anniversary of grant date
restricted stock financial
"Represents a grant of restricted stock under the Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan"
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"under the Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated May 8, 2025"
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
vesting financial
"These grants of restricted stock vest on the first anniversary of the grant date"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
joint with spouse financial
"Joint with spouse"
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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
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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*
GERMAN MICHAEL I
(Last)(First)(Middle)
726 BELL AVENUE
SUITE 301
(Street)
CARNEGIE PENNSYLVANIA 15106
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AMPCO PITTSBURGH CORP [ AP ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026		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 Stock05/15/2026A7,374(1)A$0229,044D
Common Stock10,000D(2)
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents a grant of restricted stock under the Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated May 8, 2025. These grants of restricted stock vest on the first anniversary of the grant date.
2. Joint with spouse
Kimberly P. Knox, attorney-in-fact05/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What did Ampco-Pittsburgh (AP) director Michael I. German report in this Form 4?

Michael I. German reported receiving 7,374 shares of restricted Common Stock as an equity award. The grant was made at $0.00 per share and is part of his director compensation under Ampco-Pittsburgh’s 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

How many Ampco-Pittsburgh (AP) shares does Michael I. German own after this grant?

After the reported grant, Michael I. German directly owns 229,044 shares of Ampco-Pittsburgh Common Stock. The Form 4 also notes that some of these shares are held jointly with his spouse, reflecting shared ownership but still reported under his name.

Was the Ampco-Pittsburgh (AP) Form 4 a market buy or sell by the director?

The Form 4 does not show any open-market buying or selling by the director. Instead, it records a compensation-related grant of 7,374 restricted shares at $0.00 per share, issued under the company’s equity incentive plan rather than through the stock market.

What are the vesting terms of the restricted stock granted to the Ampco-Pittsburgh (AP) director?

The 7,374 restricted shares granted to the director vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. This means the director must remain in service for one year from the grant for the award to fully vest, aligning compensation with ongoing board participation.

Under which plan was the Ampco-Pittsburgh (AP) restricted stock grant made?

The restricted stock grant was made under the Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated May 8, 2025. This plan governs how the company issues equity-based awards to directors, executives, and other eligible participants.

Does the Ampco-Pittsburgh (AP) Form 4 mention joint ownership with the director’s spouse?

Yes. A footnote in the Form 4 states “Joint with spouse,” indicating that some of the reported Common Stock is held jointly by the director and his spouse. These jointly held shares are still reported as part of his direct ownership position.