Director at Clearfield (NASDAQ: CLFD) granted 2,544 restricted shares

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ROTH RONALD G reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Clearfield, Inc. director and 10% owner Ronald G. Roth reported an award of 2,544 shares of common stock on February 27, 2026, at a stated price of $0.00 per share. These shares are restricted stock, with restrictions scheduled to lapse on the first business day prior to the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

After this grant, Roth directly owns 1,281,808 common shares. In addition, 176,760 common shares are held indirectly through his spouse, as disclosed in the filing.

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^*

ROTH RONALD G

(Last) (First) (Middle)

7050 WINNETKA AVE. N.

SUITE 100

(Street)

BROOKLYN PARK MN 55428

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Clearfield, Inc. [ CLFD ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/27/2026

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
Common Stock(1)	02/27/2026		A		2,544	A	$0	1,281,808	D
Common Stock								176,760	I	Shares held by spouse

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. Restrictions on Restricted Stock lapse the first business day prior to the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

	Darrell Hammond by Power of Attorney for Ronald G. Roth	03/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Clearfield (CLFD) report for Ronald G. Roth?

Clearfield reported that director and 10% owner Ronald G. Roth received an award of 2,544 shares of common stock. The shares are restricted stock granted at a stated price of $0.00 per share, increasing his direct ownership position in the company.

How many Clearfield (CLFD) shares does Ronald G. Roth own after this Form 4?

After the reported award, Ronald G. Roth directly owns 1,281,808 shares of Clearfield common stock. The filing also discloses 176,760 additional shares held indirectly through his spouse, indicating both direct and indirect economic exposure to the company.

What are the terms of the restricted stock granted to Ronald G. Roth at Clearfield (CLFD)?

The 2,544 shares granted to Ronald G. Roth are restricted stock. Restrictions on these shares are scheduled to lapse on the first business day prior to Clearfield’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, tying the vesting horizon to that future shareholder meeting date.

Does the Form 4 show any Clearfield (CLFD) insider share sales by Ronald G. Roth?

The filing does not report any sales by Ronald G. Roth. It shows an acquisition of 2,544 restricted shares and updated ownership totals, with no transaction code or data indicating dispositions or open-market sales in this particular Form 4.

How are Ronald G. Roth’s spouse’s Clearfield (CLFD) shares reported in this Form 4?

The Form 4 lists 176,760 Clearfield common shares as held indirectly, described as “Shares held by spouse.” This reflects indirect ownership separate from Roth’s 1,281,808 directly held shares, clarifying the nature of his and his spouse’s combined holdings.