BRC Form 4: Director's 1,728-Share Compensation Boosts Holdings to 3,871

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Brady Corporation director Michelle Elizabeth Williams reported acquiring 1,728 unrestricted shares of Class A common stock as compensation for board service on 10/02/2025. The shares were recorded at a price of $78.16 per share and raise her total beneficial ownership to 3,871 shares, held directly. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 10/06/2025.

This filing discloses a routine director compensation transaction rather than an open-market buy or sale. The acquisition increases the director's equity stake and aligns her compensation with company stock ownership; no derivative transactions or other changes were reported.

Positive

• 1,728 shares acquired as director compensation, increasing insider alignment
• Total beneficial ownership increased to 3,871 shares, held directly

Negative

• None.

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Director received equity compensation: 1,728 shares, boosting direct holdings to 3,871 shares.

The reporting shows a standard board compensation issuance: 1,728 unrestricted Class A shares were granted as payment for director services on 10/02/2025 at an indicated price of $78.16 per share. The shares are held directly, increasing total reported beneficial ownership to 3,871 shares.

This is a routine governance event that modestly increases insider alignment with shareholders. Monitor upcoming proxy disclosures or compensation tables if further detail on the annual director equity plan or the frequency of such grants is needed in the next 12 months.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 1,728 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Williams Michelle Elizabeth

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	1,728	$78.16	$135K

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 3,871 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Reporting owner acquired 1,728 unrestricted shares of Class A Common Stock as compensation for their services as a member of the Board of Directors.

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FAQ

What did Brady Corp (BRC) report on Form 4?

A director, Michelle Elizabeth Williams, acquired 1,728 unrestricted Class A shares as compensation on 10/02/2025, raising her holdings to 3,871 shares.

At what price were the shares recorded for the Brady Corp (BRC) Form 4 transaction?

The shares are shown with a recorded price of $78.16 per share.

Was the Brady Corp (BRC) transaction a market purchase or compensation grant?

The filing states the 1,728 shares were acquired as compensation for board services, not an open-market purchase.

How is the acquired stock held according to the Form 4?

The Form 4 reports the shares as direct ownership (listed as 'D'), not indirect.

Who signed the Brady Corp (BRC) Form 4 and when?

The form was signed by an attorney-in-fact, Heidi Knueppel, on 10/06/2025.

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^*

Williams Michelle Elizabeth

(Last) (First) (Middle)

220 W RITTENHOUSE SQUARE, UNIT 12D

(Street)

PHILADELPHIA PA 19103

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BRADY CORP [ BRC ]

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)
10/02/2025

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
Class A Common Stock	10/02/2025		A		1,728(1)	A	$78.16	3,871	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:

1. Reporting owner acquired 1,728 unrestricted shares of Class A Common Stock as compensation for their services as a member of the Board of Directors.

Remarks:

	Heidi Knueppel, Attorney-In-Fact	10/06/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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