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Clearfield (CLFD) CFO adds 752 shares through Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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Clearfield, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Daniel R. Herzog acquired additional company stock through the employee stock purchase plan. He obtained 752 shares of common stock labeled as "Common Stock (ESPP)" at a price of $24.78 per share, based on 85% of the closing price on December 31, 2025 for the purchase period from January 1 to June 30, 2026. Following this plan-related acquisition, he directly owns 85,834 shares of Clearfield common stock.

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Insider HERZOG DANIEL R
Role Chief Financial Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock (ESPP) 752 $24.78 $19K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock (ESPP) — 85,834 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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ESPP shares acquired 752 shares Common Stock (ESPP) on June 30, 2026
ESPP purchase price $24.78 per share Price based on 85% of Dec. 31, 2025 close
Post-transaction holdings 85,834 shares Total Clearfield common stock held directly by CFO
ESPP period January 1 - June 30, 2026 Period for which ESPP shares were purchased
ESPP discount basis 85% of closing price Based on Clearfield closing price on December 31, 2025
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Purchase of Common Shares through Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the period January 1 - June 30, 2026."
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
Common Stock (ESPP) financial
"security_title: "Common Stock (ESPP)" for the reported transaction."
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition" for this Form 4 entry."
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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
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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*
HERZOG DANIEL R
(Last)(First)(Middle)
7050 WINNETKA AVE. N.
SUITE 100
(Street)
BROOKLYN PARK MINNESOTA 55428
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Clearfield, Inc. [ CLFD ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Financial Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2026		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 Stock (ESPP)06/30/2026A752(1)A$24.7885,834D
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. Purchase of Common Shares through Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the period January 1 - June 30, 2026. In accordance with the ESPP, these shares were purchased based on 85% of the closing price on December 31, 2025.
Darrell Hammond by Power of Attorney for Daniel Herzog07/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Clearfield (CLFD) report for CFO Daniel R. Herzog?

Clearfield reported that CFO Daniel R. Herzog acquired 752 shares of common stock through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The shares relate to the January 1 to June 30, 2026 offering period and increase his direct ownership position in Clearfield.

How many Clearfield (CLFD) shares does the CFO hold after this ESPP transaction?

After this ESPP acquisition, CFO Daniel R. Herzog directly holds 85,834 shares of Clearfield common stock. This total reflects the addition of 752 shares purchased through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the January 1 to June 30, 2026 period.

At what price were the ESPP shares acquired by the Clearfield (CLFD) CFO?

The 752 ESPP shares were acquired at $24.78 per share. According to the disclosure, the price was based on 85% of Clearfield’s closing stock price on December 31, 2025, consistent with the terms of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Was the Clearfield (CLFD) CFO’s Form 4 transaction an open-market stock purchase?

No, the transaction was not an open-market purchase. The filing codes it as an acquisition under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, meaning shares were obtained through a company plan mechanism rather than a discretionary buy on the open market.

What period does the Clearfield (CLFD) ESPP purchase by the CFO cover?

The ESPP purchase covers the period from January 1 to June 30, 2026. The filing notes that the 752 shares of common stock were bought through Clearfield’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan for this offering period, with pricing tied to December 31, 2025.