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Zeff Capital trims Butler National (BUKS) stake with 51,975-share sale

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Zeff Capital, LP, a more than 10% holder of Butler National Corp (BUKS), reported open-market sales totaling 51,975 shares of common stock on July 10, 13 and 14, 2026 at weighted-average prices around $4.41–$4.65 per share, leaving 7,341,337 shares directly owned.

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Insider Zeff Capital, LP
Role 10% Owner
Sold 51,975 shs ($239K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 36,925 $4.65 $172K
Sale Common Stock 11,050 $4.46 $49K
Sale Common Stock 4,000 $4.41 $18K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 7,341,337 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. In addition to Zeff Capital LP, a Delaware limited partnership ("Zeff Capital"), this Form 4 is being filed jointly by Zeff Holding Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Zeff Holding"), and Daniel Zeff, a citizen of the United States of America, each of whom has the same business address as Zeff Capital. (Continued from footnote 1) Zeff Holding, as the general partner of Zeff Capital, may be deemed to have the power to direct the voting and disposition of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Zeff Capital, and may be deemed to be the indirect beneficial owner of such shares. Zeff Holding disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares for all other purposes, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein. Mr. Zeff, as the manager of Zeff Holding, may be deemed to have the power to direct the voting and disposition of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Zeff Capital, and may be deemed to be the indirect beneficial owner of such shares. Mr. Zeff disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares for all other purposes, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $4.45 to $4.47 per share. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate sale price. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $4.55 to $4.75 per share. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate sale price.
Aggregate shares sold 51,975 shares Total Butler National common shares sold across three open-market transactions
Shares sold on July 14, 2026 36,925 shares Open-market sale of Butler National common stock at a weighted-average price of $4.6500 per share
Shares sold on July 13, 2026 11,050 shares Open-market sale of Butler National common stock at a weighted-average price of $4.4600 per share
Shares sold on July 10, 2026 4,000 shares Open-market sale of Butler National common stock at a price of $4.4100 per share
Holdings after final sale 7,341,337 shares Direct Butler National common stock holdings of Zeff Capital following the July 14, 2026 transaction
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action is described as an open-market sale of common stock"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
beneficial owner financial
"may be deemed to be the indirect beneficial owner of such shares"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares for all other purposes, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest"
weighted average sale price financial
"The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price"

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FAQ

What insider activity did Zeff Capital report in Butler National (BUKS)?

Zeff Capital reported open-market sales of 51,975 Butler National (BUKS) common shares over three days in July 2026 at prices around $4.41–$4.65 per share, as reflected in a Form 4 filing.

On which dates did Zeff Capital sell BUKS shares and at what prices?

Zeff Capital sold BUKS shares on July 10, 13 and 14, 2026. Reported weighted-average prices were about $4.41, $4.46, and $4.65 per share, with some trades executed in multiple tranches within stated intraday price ranges.

How many Butler National (BUKS) shares did Zeff Capital sell in total?

Across the three reported transactions, Zeff Capital sold 51,975 shares of Butler National common stock. Individual sales were 4,000 shares, 11,050 shares, and 36,925 shares, all coded as open-market sales of non-derivative common stock.

How many BUKS shares does Zeff Capital hold after these transactions?

Following the July 14, 2026 sale, Zeff Capital directly owns 7,341,337 shares of Butler National common stock. Earlier Form 4 rows show post-trade holdings of 7,389,312 and 7,378,262 shares after the prior sales, indicating a modest reduction in its position.

Who else is associated with Zeff Capital’s BUKS holdings according to the Form 4?

The filing states that Zeff Holding Company, LLC and Daniel Zeff may be deemed indirect beneficial owners through their roles with Zeff Capital, but they disclaim beneficial ownership for all other purposes except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.

Were Zeff Capital’s BUKS sales single trades or multiple executions?

For some dates, the Form 4 notes the BUKS sales were executed in multiple trades within ranges of $4.45–$4.47 and $4.55–$4.75 per share, with the reported prices representing weighted-average sale prices for those aggregated transactions.
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*
Zeff Capital, LP

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ZEFF HOLDING COMPANY, LLC
405 LEXINGTON AVE, 8TH FL

(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10174

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BUTLER NATIONAL CORP [ BUKS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/10/2026
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 Stock07/10/2026S4,000D$4.417,389,312D(1)(2)
Common Stock07/13/2026S11,050D$4.46(3)7,378,262D(1)(2)
Common Stock07/14/2026S36,925D$4.65(4)7,341,337D(1)(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. In addition to Zeff Capital LP, a Delaware limited partnership ("Zeff Capital"), this Form 4 is being filed jointly by Zeff Holding Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Zeff Holding"), and Daniel Zeff, a citizen of the United States of America, each of whom has the same business address as Zeff Capital.
2. (Continued from footnote 1) Zeff Holding, as the general partner of Zeff Capital, may be deemed to have the power to direct the voting and disposition of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Zeff Capital, and may be deemed to be the indirect beneficial owner of such shares. Zeff Holding disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares for all other purposes, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein. Mr. Zeff, as the manager of Zeff Holding, may be deemed to have the power to direct the voting and disposition of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Zeff Capital, and may be deemed to be the indirect beneficial owner of such shares. Mr. Zeff disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares for all other purposes, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
3. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $4.45 to $4.47 per share. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate sale price.
4. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $4.55 to $4.75 per share. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate sale price.
Zeff Capital LP, By: /s/ Daniel Zeff, Manager07/14/2026
Zeff Holding Company LLC, By: /s/ Daniel Zeff, Manager07/14/2026
/s/ Daniel Zeff07/14/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)