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Ardmore Shipping director boosts stake via RSUs

Ardmore Shipping Corp director James Alistair Fok reported multiple equity-related transactions in June 2026.

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Ardmore Shipping Corp director James Alistair Fok reported multiple equity-related transactions in June 2026. On June 15, he acquired 257 common shares at $17.06 per share through an automatic dividend reinvestment plan and received a grant of 4,556 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) that vest in full on June 15, 2027.

On June 17, previously granted RSUs and associated dividend equivalent rights were settled for 8,474 common shares at no cash cost, increasing his direct common stock holdings to 19,953 shares. The reported position also now includes 72 common shares that had been inadvertently omitted from an earlier ownership report.

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Insider Fok James Alistair
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units Award F3, F5, F4 8,474 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock 8,474 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units Award F3, F4 4,556 $0.00 $0.00
Small Acquisition Common Stock F1, F2 257 $17.06 $4K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units Award — 4,556 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 19,953 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (5)
  1. F1. Reflects shares acquired by the reporting person pursuant to an automatic dividend reinvestment plan.
  2. F2. Includes 72 shares of Issuer's Common Stock inadvertently omitted from the reporting person's Form 3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 18, 2026.
  3. F3. Restricted Stock Units Award ("RSUs") represent a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock per RSU. RSUs have associated dividend equivalent rights ("DERs") that vest and become payable in shares of the Issuer's common stock proportionately with the RSUs to which they relate. Upon vesting of RSUs, the number of shares issuable under the associated DERs becomes calculable, based on the quotient of the accrued dividends with respect to the vested RSUs, divided by the common stock's fair market value on such vesting date (or in the event dividends are declared, but not yet paid to stockholders as of a vesting date, on the date of payment to stockholders).
  4. F4. These RSUs vest in full on the date shown, subject to the reporting person's continued service to the Issuer through the vesting date.
  5. F5. Includes 319 shares payable under associated dividend equivalent rights that became calculable upon vesting of the RSUs.
RSU and DER settlement shares 8,474 shares Common stock received on June 17, 2026 from RSU and dividend equivalent settlement
Dividend reinvestment acquisition 257 shares at $17.06 Common stock acquired June 15, 2026 via automatic dividend reinvestment plan
Post-transaction common holdings 19,953 shares Direct Ardmore Shipping common stock owned after June 17, 2026 transactions
New RSU grant 4,556 RSUs Restricted Stock Units awarded June 15, 2026, vesting June 15, 2027
Dividend equivalent right shares 319 shares Shares payable under dividend equivalent rights upon RSU vesting
Previously omitted shares now included 72 shares Common stock that had been left out of an earlier Form 3 but is now reported
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Restricted Stock Units Award ("RSUs") represent a contingent right to receive one share"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
dividend equivalent rights financial
"RSUs have associated dividend equivalent rights ("DERs") that vest and become payable in shares"
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
automatic dividend reinvestment plan financial
"Reflects shares acquired by the reporting person pursuant to an automatic dividend reinvestment plan."
Rule 16a-6 regulatory
"Small acquisition under Rule 16a-6"

FAQ

What insider transactions did Ardmore Shipping (ASC) director James Alistair Fok report in June 2026?
James Alistair Fok reported acquiring 257 Ardmore Shipping common shares via a dividend reinvestment plan, receiving 4,556 new RSUs, and settling earlier RSUs and dividend equivalents for 8,474 common shares, which increased his direct ownership to 19,953 shares.

How many Ardmore Shipping (ASC) shares does James Alistair Fok hold after these transactions?
After the June 2026 transactions, James Alistair Fok directly holds 19,953 Ardmore Shipping common shares. This figure reflects RSU settlements into stock and also incorporates 72 common shares that were previously omitted from an earlier ownership report but are now included.

What Restricted Stock Units were granted to Ardmore Shipping (ASC) director James Alistair Fok?
On June 15, 2026, James Alistair Fok received a grant of 4,556 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), each representing a right to one Ardmore Shipping share. These RSUs, with associated dividend equivalent rights, are scheduled to vest in full on June 15, 2027, subject to continued service.

How were dividend equivalent rights treated in the Ardmore Shipping (ASC) insider transactions?
Dividend equivalent rights linked to James Alistair Fok’s RSUs vest and pay out in Ardmore Shipping shares proportionately with the RSUs. Upon RSU vesting, 319 shares became payable under these rights, contributing to the total 8,474 common shares issued in the June 17, 2026 settlement.

What does the small acquisition under Rule 16a-6 mean for Ardmore Shipping (ASC)?
The small acquisition coded under Rule 16a-6 reflects Fok’s purchase of 257 Ardmore Shipping shares at $17.06, executed through an automatic dividend reinvestment plan. This is a routine, relatively small increase in his holdings rather than a large open-market trading transaction.

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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
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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*
Fok James Alistair
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ARDMORE SHIPPING CORPORATION
DORCHESTER HOUSE, 7 CHURCH STREET
(Street)
HAMILTONHM11
(City)(State)(Zip)
BERMUDA
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Ardmore Shipping Corp [ ASC ] 		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)
06/15/2026		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 Stock06/15/2026L257(1)A$17.0611,479(2)D
Common Stock06/17/2026M8,474A$0.000019,953D
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
Restricted Stock Units Award(3)$0.000006/15/2026A4,55606/15/2027(4)06/15/2027Common Stock4,556$0.00004,556D
Restricted Stock Units Award(3)$0.000006/17/2026M8,474(5)06/17/2026(4)06/17/2026Common Stock8,474$0.00000.0000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Reflects shares acquired by the reporting person pursuant to an automatic dividend reinvestment plan.
2. Includes 72 shares of Issuer's Common Stock inadvertently omitted from the reporting person's Form 3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 18, 2026.
3. Restricted Stock Units Award ("RSUs") represent a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock per RSU. RSUs have associated dividend equivalent rights ("DERs") that vest and become payable in shares of the Issuer's common stock proportionately with the RSUs to which they relate. Upon vesting of RSUs, the number of shares issuable under the associated DERs becomes calculable, based on the quotient of the accrued dividends with respect to the vested RSUs, divided by the common stock's fair market value on such vesting date (or in the event dividends are declared, but not yet paid to stockholders as of a vesting date, on the date of payment to stockholders).
4. These RSUs vest in full on the date shown, subject to the reporting person's continued service to the Issuer through the vesting date.
5. Includes 319 shares payable under associated dividend equivalent rights that became calculable upon vesting of the RSUs.
/s/ John Russell, Attorney-in-Fact07/14/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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