Arts Way investor reports 5.8% passive stake

Arts Way Manufacturing Co Inc disclosed that individual investor Larry M. Walther beneficially owns 300,000 .01 par value common shares, representing about 5.8% of the outstanding class, as of the event date.

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Arts Way Manufacturing Co Inc disclosed that individual investor Larry M. Walther beneficially owns 300,000 .01 par value common shares, representing about 5.8% of the outstanding class, as of the event date. Walther has sole power to vote and dispose of all 300,000 shares and no shared voting or dispositive power.

He filed on a passive basis and certified that the securities were not acquired, and are not held, for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Arts Way Manufacturing, nor in connection with any control-related transaction other than activities solely tied to proxy nomination rules.

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What stake in ARTW does Larry M. Walther report on this Schedule 13G?

Larry M. Walther reports beneficial ownership of 300,000 Arts Way common shares, representing approximately 5.8% of the outstanding class. This level of ownership requires public disclosure under Schedule 13G rules.

Does the Schedule 13G for ARTW indicate control intentions by Larry M. Walther?

No. Larry M. Walther certifies the shares were not acquired to change or influence control of Arts Way Manufacturing. He also states they are not held in connection with any control-related transaction, aside from limited proxy-nomination activities.

What voting power does Larry M. Walther have over ARTW shares?

Larry M. Walther reports sole voting power over 300,000 Arts Way shares and no shared voting power. He similarly has sole dispositive power over these shares, meaning he alone can decide how to vote and whether to sell them.

When was the ownership level that triggered this ARTW Schedule 13G reached?

The reported ownership level relates to an event dated February 13, 2026. That date is identified as the event requiring the Schedule 13G filing, reflecting when his beneficial ownership position met the reporting threshold.

What type of securities in ARTW does Larry M. Walther hold?

The filing covers .01 par value common shares of Arts Way Manufacturing Co Inc, identified by CUSIP 043168103. The Schedule 13G reports his beneficial ownership and related voting and dispositive powers in this common stock class.

Is Larry M. Walther part of a group in this ARTW Schedule 13G?

No. The filing indicates no group status and marks items about group membership and subsidiaries as not applicable. The reported 5.8% stake is attributed solely to Larry M. Walther as an individual investor.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/17/2026 - 10:37 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC

(Name of Issuer)

.01 Par Common Shares

(Title of Class of Securities)

043168103

(CUSIP Number)

02/13/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 043168103

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Walther Larry M

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

TEXAS

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 300,000.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 300,000.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

300,000.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 5556 HIGHWAY 9, ARMSTRONG, IOWA, 50514
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Larry Walther
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 222 Lincoln Drive Streetman, TX 75859
(c)	Citizenship: USA
(d)	Title of class of securities: .01 Par Common Shares
(e)	CUSIP No.: 043168103
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 300,000
(b)	Percent of class: 5.7947%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 300,000
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 300,000
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Walther Larry M

Signature:	Larry M. Walther
Name/Title:	Larry M. Walther
Date:	02/17/2026