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ARTS WAY (ARTW) CEO Marc McConnell receives 1,000-share stock award, updates holdings

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MCCONNELL MARC H reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC President, CEO and Chairman Marc H. McConnell reported updated holdings and a new stock award. On May 31, 2026, he received a grant of 1,000 shares of Common Stock at $0.00 per share, increasing his direct ownership to 256,500 shares.

The filing also lists indirect holdings, including 2,149,819 shares of Common Stock held through McConnell Legacy Investments, LLC, as well as smaller positions held for two children and an IRA. Footnotes explain that the direct total includes fully vested and restricted stock with risks of forfeiture lapsing on specified future dates.

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Insider MCCONNELL MARC H
Role President, CEO and Chairman
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 1,000 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 256,500 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 5,580 shares (Indirect, By IRA #1)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Includes (i) 206,501 shares of fully vested stock; (ii) 6,666 shares of restricted stock for which risks of forfeiture lapse on 2/7/2027; (iii) 13,333 shares of restricted stock for which risks of forfeiture lapse as to 6,667 shares on 1/24/2027 and 6,666 shares on 1/24/2028; and (iv) 30,000 shares of restricted stock for which risks of forfeiture lapse as to 10,000 shares on 1/21/2027 and as to 10,000 shares on each of 1/21/2028 and 1/21/2029. The Reporting Person serves as Managing Member of McConnell Legacy Investments, LLC.
Stock grant 1,000 shares Common Stock grant at $0.00 per share on May 31, 2026
Direct holdings after grant 256,500 shares Common Stock held directly following the award
Indirect LLC holdings 2,149,819 shares Common Stock held indirectly via McConnell Legacy Investments, LLC
Child #1 indirect holdings 5,000 shares Common Stock held indirectly by Child #1
Child #2 indirect holdings 5,000 shares Common Stock held indirectly by Child #2
IRA indirect holdings 5,580 shares Common Stock held indirectly by IRA #1
Fully vested shares in direct total 206,501 shares Fully vested Common Stock included in direct holdings
Restricted stock grant 30,000 shares Restricted stock with risks of forfeiture lapsing 2027–2029
restricted stock financial
"shares of restricted stock for which risks of forfeiture lapse"
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.
risks of forfeiture financial
"restricted stock for which risks of forfeiture lapse on 2/7/2027"
Managing Member financial
"The Reporting Person serves as Managing Member of McConnell Legacy Investments, LLC."
IRA financial
"Common Stock, nature_of_ownership: By IRA #1"
An individual retirement account (IRA) is a savings account designed to help people put aside money for their retirement, often with tax advantages that encourage long-term savings. It matters to investors because it can grow over time, providing financial security later in life, and offers benefits that can reduce current taxes or allow investments to compound more effectively.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
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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*
MCCONNELL MARC H

(Last)(First)(Middle)
5556 HIGHWAY 9

(Street)
ARMSTRONG IOWA 50514

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC [ ARTW ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirectorX10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President, CEO and Chairman
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/31/2026
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 Stock05/31/2026A1,000A$0256,500(1)D
Common Stock5,580IBy IRA #1
Common Stock5,000IBy Child #1
Common Stock5,000IBy Child #2
Common Stock2,149,819IMcConnell Legacy Investments, LLC(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. Includes (i) 206,501 shares of fully vested stock; (ii) 6,666 shares of restricted stock for which risks of forfeiture lapse on 2/7/2027; (iii) 13,333 shares of restricted stock for which risks of forfeiture lapse as to 6,667 shares on 1/24/2027 and 6,666 shares on 1/24/2028; and (iv) 30,000 shares of restricted stock for which risks of forfeiture lapse as to 10,000 shares on 1/21/2027 and as to 10,000 shares on each of 1/21/2028 and 1/21/2029.
2. The Reporting Person serves as Managing Member of McConnell Legacy Investments, LLC.
/s/ Michael W. Woods as Attorney-in-Fact for Marc H. McConnell05/31/2026
** 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).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did ARTW CEO Marc McConnell report on this Form 4?

Marc H. McConnell reported a grant of 1,000 shares of Common Stock at $0.00 per share. This is a compensation-related stock award, not an open-market purchase or sale, and increases his direct ownership.

How many ARTW shares does Marc McConnell own directly after this filing?

After the reported grant, Marc H. McConnell holds 256,500 shares of Common Stock directly. This direct position includes fully vested shares and several tranches of restricted stock that vest over multiple future dates.

What indirect ARTW share holdings are associated with Marc McConnell?

Indirect holdings include 2,149,819 shares of Common Stock held through McConnell Legacy Investments, LLC, plus 5,000 shares for each of two children and 5,580 shares in an IRA, all reported as indirect ownership.

How are restricted ARTW shares structured in Marc McConnell’s holdings?

Footnotes state his direct total includes 206,501 fully vested shares and several restricted stock grants. Risks of forfeiture on these restricted shares lapse on specific dates in 2027, 2028, and 2029, subject to the stated schedules.

Does this ARTW Form 4 show any insider selling by Marc McConnell?

The data show no reported open-market sales. The only transaction coded is an A code, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition of 1,000 shares, alongside several holding-only entries updating indirect positions.