Director in Brady (NYSE: BRC) gains 304 deferred compensation shares

Q: What is the nature of Patrick W. Allender’s ownership of these Brady Corp shares?

The 304 Brady Corp shares are held as indirect ownership under a deferred compensation arrangement. They arise from Allender’s contributions of quarterly director earnings into the plan, rather than direct share purchases, and are classified as deferred compensation in the filing.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Director Patrick W. Allender received an indirect award of 304 shares of Brady Corp Class A Common Stock on April 6, 2026. The shares were credited to a deferred compensation plan based on his elected deferral of quarterly director fees at $80.22 per share.

Following this compensation-related acquisition, Allender’s deferred compensation holdings now total 101,100 Class A shares held indirectly through the plan. This is a non‑market, grant/award transaction rather than an open‑market purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider ALLENDER PATRICK W

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	304	$80.22	$24K

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 101,100 shares (Indirect, Deferred Compensation)

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Key Figures

Shares awarded: 304 shares Award price per share: $80.22 per share Total shares after transaction: 101,100 shares

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Shares awarded 304 shares Deferred compensation grant on April 6, 2026

Award price per share $80.22 per share Value used for deferred compensation crediting

Total shares after transaction 101,100 shares Indirect holdings in deferred compensation plan after grant

Key Terms

Deferred Compensation, Class A Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition

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Deferred Compensation financial

"Includes the shares acquired from the reporting owner's contributions into the deferred compensation plan."

Deferred compensation is pay that employees or executives have earned now but will receive at a later date, such as delayed bonuses, retirement benefits, or stock grants. It matters to investors because it creates future obligations and shapes incentives—like a promise to pay later that can affect a company’s reported profits, cash needs and potential stock dilution—so it helps signal how a business manages costs and retains key people.

Class A Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Class A Common Stock""

Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/07/2026 - 11:31 AM

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

OMB APPROVAL

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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^*

ALLENDER PATRICK W

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

2733 MARIE ANTOINETTE ST.

(Street)

HENDERSON

NEVADA

89044

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/06/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Class A Common Stock	04/06/2026		A		304⁽¹⁾	A	$80.22	101,100	I	Deferred Compensation

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes the shares acquired from the reporting owner's contributions into the deferred compensation plan. The reporting owner is paid quarterly for his services as a Director and has elected to defer these earnings.

Remarks:

	Heidi Knueppel, Attorney-In-Fact	04/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** 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)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Brady Corp (BRC) report for Patrick W. Allender?

Brady Corp reported that director Patrick W. Allender acquired 304 shares of Class A Common Stock through a deferred compensation plan. The shares reflect quarterly director fees he elected to defer, rather than an open-market purchase, and are recorded as an indirect ownership position.

How many Brady Corp shares did Patrick W. Allender receive and at what price?

Patrick W. Allender received 304 shares of Brady Corp Class A Common Stock at an effective price of $80.22 per share. These shares were credited to his deferred compensation account, representing director fees he chose to defer instead of taking immediate cash payment.

What is the nature of Patrick W. Allender’s ownership of these Brady Corp shares?

The 304 Brady Corp shares are held as indirect ownership under a deferred compensation arrangement. They arise from Allender’s contributions of quarterly director earnings into the plan, rather than direct share purchases, and are classified as deferred compensation in the filing.

How many Brady Corp shares does Patrick W. Allender hold after this deferred award?

After this deferred compensation award, Patrick W. Allender’s deferred compensation holdings total 101,100 shares of Brady Corp Class A Common Stock. This figure reflects his indirect ownership position through the deferred compensation plan following the April 6, 2026 grant transaction.

Was the Brady Corp insider transaction a market buy or a compensation grant?

The Brady Corp insider transaction was a compensation-related grant, not a market buy. The 304 Class A shares were acquired as part of a deferred compensation plan tied to Allender’s director fees, recorded under the Form 4 code for grant, award, or other acquisition.