Cadre Holdings (NYSE: CDRE) CFO gets RSU shares; company withholds stock for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cadre Holdings, Inc. chief financial officer Blaine Browers reported routine equity compensation activity. On March 18, 2026, 3,282 restricted stock units from a March 18, 2024 award vested into an equal number of shares of common stock. To cover tax withholding on this vesting, 1,292 shares of common stock were withheld by the company at a price of $32.22 per share rather than sold on the open market. After these transactions, Browers directly holds 69,653 shares of Cadre common stock. The underlying restricted stock unit award originally covered 9,846 shares and continues to vest in annual installments through March 18, 2027.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Browers Blaine

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CADRE HOLDINGS, INC.

13386 INTERNATIONAL PKWY

(Street)

JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA 32218

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Cadre Holdings, Inc. [ CDRE ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026

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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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock")	03/18/2026		M		3,282	A	(1)	70,945	D
Common Stock	03/18/2026		F		1,292(2)	D	$32.22	69,653	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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/18/2026		M			3,282	(1)	(1)	Common Stock	3,282	$0	3,282	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Comprised of a restricted stock units award granted on March 18, 2024 (the "2024 Restricted Stock Units Award"), under the Issuer's 2021 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), covering 9,846 shares of Common Stock. Of those shares, 3,282 shares vested and became non-forfeitable on each of March 18, 2025, and March 18, 2026, and 3,282 shares will vest and become non-forfeitable on March 18, 2027.

2. Represents the number of shares of Common Stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the tax withholding obligations incurred by Mr. Browers as a result of the vesting on March 18, 2026, of a portion of the 2024 Restricted Stock Units Award.

	/s/ Blaine Browers	03/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Cadre Holdings (CDRE) report for its CFO?

Cadre Holdings reported its CFO Blaine Browers had 3,282 restricted stock units vest into common shares. The company then withheld 1,292 shares to satisfy tax obligations, leaving him with 69,653 directly held shares after the transactions.

Did the Cadre Holdings (CDRE) CFO buy or sell shares in the open market?

The Cadre Holdings CFO did not execute open-market buys or sells. Shares were acquired through vesting of restricted stock units, and 1,292 shares were withheld by the company solely to cover tax liabilities triggered by the vesting event.

How many Cadre Holdings (CDRE) shares does the CFO hold after the latest Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Cadre Holdings CFO Blaine Browers directly holds 69,653 shares of common stock. This figure reflects the newly vested 3,282 shares, net of 1,292 shares withheld by the issuer to satisfy related tax withholding obligations.

What is the source of the Cadre Holdings (CDRE) CFO’s new shares?

The new Cadre Holdings shares came from a restricted stock unit award granted on March 18, 2024. Under that grant, 3,282 units vested on March 18, 2026 into common stock, following earlier vesting in 2025 and ahead of a final tranche in 2027.

At what price were Cadre Holdings (CDRE) shares withheld for taxes?

Cadre Holdings withheld 1,292 shares of common stock for the CFO’s tax obligations at a value of $32.22 per share. This tax-withholding disposition is reflected as a Form 4 “F” code transaction and does not represent an open-market sale.

How large is the Cadre Holdings (CDRE) 2024 restricted stock unit award to the CFO?

The 2024 restricted stock unit award to the Cadre Holdings CFO covers 9,846 shares of common stock. It vests in three equal installments of 3,282 shares on March 18, 2025, March 18, 2026, and March 18, 2027 under the company’s 2021 Stock Incentive Plan.