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Butler National Corp (BUKS) director adds 30K shares in open-market buys

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Butler National Corp director and ten percent owner Joseph Patrick Daly reported open-market purchases of 30,000 shares of common stock on July 10 and 13, 2026, at prices between $4.32 and $4.45 per share. Following these transactions he directly holds 4,530,000 shares, with an additional 4,360,000 shares held indirectly through EssigPR Inc.

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Insider Daly Joseph Patrick
Role Director, 10% Owner
Bought 30,000 shs ($131K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock 7,500 $4.45 $33K
Purchase Common Stock 2,500 $4.37 $11K
Purchase Common Stock 5,000 $4.40 $22K
Purchase Common Stock 6,000 $4.35 $26K
Purchase Common Stock 7,000 $4.34 $30K
Purchase Common Stock 2,000 $4.32 $9K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,527,500 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 4,360,000 shares (Indirect, EssigPR Inc.)
Footnotes (1)
Common shares purchased 30,000 shares Total open-market purchases on July 10 and 13, 2026
Purchase price range $4.32–$4.45 per share Prices paid for BUKS common stock in the reported transactions
Direct holdings after transactions 4,530,000 shares Common shares directly owned by Joseph Patrick Daly after July 13, 2026 purchases
Indirect holdings 4,360,000 shares Common shares held indirectly through EssigPR Inc. as of July 10, 2026
open-market purchase financial
"Each buy is labeled in the transaction_action field as an open-market purchase"
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
ten percent owner financial
"The reporting person is indicated as a director and ten percent owner"
indirect ownership financial
"4,360,000 shares are reported with code I, indicating indirect ownership"

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FAQ

What insider buying did BUKS report for Joseph Patrick Daly?

Joseph Patrick Daly reported open-market purchases of 30,000 BUKS shares on July 10 and 13, 2026. The trades were all in Butler National common stock at prices between $4.32 and $4.45 per share.

Who is the insider trading BUKS stock in this Form 4?

The filer is Joseph Patrick Daly, a director and ten percent owner of Butler National Corp (BUKS). He reported several open-market purchases of the company’s common stock, increasing his already substantial ownership position.

At what prices were the recent BUKS insider purchases made?

Daly’s BUKS purchases were executed at prices ranging from $4.32 to $4.45 per share. Individual trades included 2,000–7,500 shares each, all classified as open-market purchases of Butler National common stock.

How many BUKS shares does Joseph Patrick Daly own after these trades?

After the reported trades, Daly directly owns 4,530,000 BUKS shares. An additional 4,360,000 shares are reported as indirectly owned through EssigPR Inc., reflecting a significant combined economic interest in Butler National.

Does this BUKS Form 4 show any derivative securities transactions?

No derivative securities are reported in this BUKS Form 4. The derivativeSummary is empty, and all listed positions and transactions involve Butler National common stock only, both for direct holdings and indirect holdings through EssigPR Inc.

What portion of Daly’s BUKS holdings are indirect?

The filing lists 4,360,000 BUKS shares as held indirectly through EssigPR Inc., compared with 4,530,000 shares held directly. This indicates a sizable indirect stake alongside his large direct ownership in Butler National common stock.
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
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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*
Daly Joseph Patrick

(Last)(First)(Middle)
497 CIRCLE FREEWAY

(Street)
CINCINNATI OHIO 45246

(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)
XDirectorX10% 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 Stock07/10/2026P5,000A$4.44,505,000D
Common Stock07/10/2026P6,000A$4.354,511,000D
Common Stock07/10/2026P7,000A$4.344,518,000D
Common Stock07/10/2026P2,000A$4.324,520,000D
Common Stock07/13/2026P7,500A$4.454,527,500D
Common Stock07/13/2026P2,500A$4.374,530,000D
Common Stock4,360,000IEssigPR Inc.
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:
Joseph P Daly07/14/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)