Core Molding (CMT) EVP gains shares via performance awards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Core Molding Technologies EVP of Operations Michael James Gayford reported stock-based compensation awards rather than market trades. On March 11, 2026, he acquired 4,846 shares of common stock at no cost upon vesting and settlement of 2023 performance share awards. He also received 314 additional shares valued at an average market price of $19.15 per share, based on prices that day ranging from $18.30 to $20.00. Following these awards, he directly holds 26,667 common shares.

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^*

Gayford Michael James

(Last) (First) (Middle)

800 MANOR PARK DR

(Street)

COLUMBUS OH 43035

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES INC [ CMT ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/11/2026

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	03/11/2026		A		4,846	A	$0	26,353	D
Common Stock	03/11/2026		A		314(1)	A	$19.15(2)	26,667	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. These shares were issued upon the vesting and settlement of 2023 performance share awards on March 11, 2026.

2. The price reported in Column 4 represents the average market price on March 11, 2026, the vesting date of the performance share awards. Such prices ranged from $18.30 to $20.00 per share.

Remarks:

	/s/ Alex J. Panda, as attorney-in-fact	03/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did CMT executive Michael James Gayford report in this Form 4?

Michael James Gayford, EVP of Operations at Core Molding Technologies, reported acquiring common stock through stock-based compensation awards. The filing shows these were grants tied to performance share vesting, not open-market purchases or sales, increasing his direct holdings in the company.

How many CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES (CMT) shares did Gayford acquire?

Gayford acquired 4,846 shares at no cost and 314 additional shares on March 11, 2026. Both transactions are coded as awards, reflecting the vesting and settlement of 2023 performance share awards, and together they modestly increase his equity stake in Core Molding Technologies.

Were Michael Gayford’s CMT transactions open-market buys or sells?

The transactions were not open-market trades. Both entries are coded as award or other acquisition, reflecting stock-based compensation from performance share awards vesting. No open-market buying or selling activity is reported in this Form 4 for Core Molding Technologies common stock.

What price is reported for Michael Gayford’s Core Molding awards?

One award of 4,846 shares shows a price of $0.00, indicating a no-cost grant. The second, for 314 shares, uses an average market price of $19.15 on March 11, 2026, with actual trade prices ranging from $18.30 to $20.00 per share.

How many CMT shares does Michael Gayford own after these awards?

After the reported March 11, 2026 transactions, Gayford directly holds 26,667 Core Molding Technologies common shares. This total reflects the incremental additions from vesting and settlement of his 2023 performance share awards, as shown in the Form 4 transaction tables.

What is the origin of the CMT shares granted to Michael Gayford?

The shares were issued upon vesting and settlement of 2023 performance share awards on March 11, 2026. This means the stock was earned based on pre-set performance criteria and delivered as compensation, rather than acquired through discretionary market purchases by Gayford.