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Clearfield (CLFD) CEO sells 1,778 shares under 10b5-1 plan

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Clearfield, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Cheryl Beranek reported an open-market sale of 1,778 shares of Clearfield common stock. The shares were sold on July 1, 2026 at a weighted average price of $40.06 per share, in multiple trades between $40.00 and $40.25.

The transactions were executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Beranek on December 15, 2025. Following this sale, she continues to hold 492,973 shares of Clearfield common stock directly.

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Insider Beranek Cheryl
Role Chief Executive Officer
Sold 1,778 shs ($71K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 1,778 $40.06 $71K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 492,973 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The transactions reported on this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on December 15, 2025. The price in column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $40.00 to $40.25. The reporting person undertakes to provide Clearfield, Inc., any security holder of Clearfield, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, with full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price set forth in the footnote.
Shares sold 1,778 shares Open-market sale on July 1, 2026
Weighted average sale price $40.06 per share Common stock sale on July 1, 2026
Sale price range $40.00 to $40.25 Range of individual trade prices
Shares held after transaction 492,973 shares Direct ownership by CEO after sale
Trading plan adoption date December 15, 2025 Rule 10b5-1 plan used for this sale
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The transactions reported on this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on December 15, 2025."
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
weighted average price financial
"The price in column 4 is the weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: open-market sale"
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.
Form 4 regulatory
"The transactions reported on this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Clearfield (CLFD) report in this Form 4?

Clearfield reported that CEO Cheryl Beranek sold 1,778 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction. The sale occurred on July 1, 2026, at a weighted average price of $40.06 per share, with trades ranging from $40.00 to $40.25.

At what price did the Clearfield (CLFD) CEO sell her shares?

Cheryl Beranek sold 1,778 Clearfield shares at a weighted average price of $40.06 per share. The filing notes individual trades were executed between $40.00 and $40.25 per share across multiple transactions on the same date.

How many Clearfield (CLFD) shares does the CEO hold after this sale?

After the reported sale, CEO Cheryl Beranek directly holds 492,973 shares of Clearfield common stock. This post-transaction ownership figure comes from the Form 4 and reflects her remaining direct stake following the 1,778-share open-market sale.

Was the Clearfield (CLFD) CEO’s stock sale under a 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. The Form 4 states the transactions were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Cheryl Beranek on December 15, 2025. This indicates the sales followed a pre-established trading arrangement disclosed in the filing.

What does the weighted average price mean in the Clearfield (CLFD) Form 4?

The Form 4 reports a weighted average sale price of $40.06 per share for 1,778 shares. It explains that the stock was sold in multiple trades between $40.00 and $40.25, and detailed per-trade pricing is available upon request.
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
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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).
X
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*
Beranek Cheryl

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026
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 Stock07/01/2026S(1)1,778D$40.06(2)492,973D
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. The transactions reported on this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on December 15, 2025.
2. The price in column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $40.00 to $40.25. The reporting person undertakes to provide Clearfield, Inc., any security holder of Clearfield, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, with full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price set forth in the footnote.
Darrell Hammond by Power of Attorney for Cheryl Beranek07/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* 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).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)