Director at Americas CarMart (CRMT) awarded 11,801 restricted shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MORRIS DAWN C reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

AMERICAS CARMART INC director Dawn C. Morris received an equity award of 11,801 shares of common stock. The shares were granted at no cash cost as restricted stock and will vest in full on May 1, 2027. Following this award, she directly owns 17,498 common shares.

This Form 4 reflects a compensation-related grant, not an open-market purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider MORRIS DAWN C

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	11,801	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 17,498 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 11,801 shares Post-transaction holdings: 17,498 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share +1 more

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Restricted stock grant 11,801 shares Award of common stock to director on May 1, 2026

Post-transaction holdings 17,498 shares Common shares directly owned after grant

Grant price $0.00 per share Equity compensation, not open-market purchase

Vesting date May 1, 2027 Restricted stock vests in full on this date

Key Terms

restricted stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock, Form 4

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restricted stock financial

"Represents an award of restricted stock which will vest in its entirety on May 1, 2027."

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

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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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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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^*

MORRIS DAWN C

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O AMERICA'S CAR-MART, INC.

1805 NORTH 2ND STREET, SUITE 401

(Street)

ROGERS ARKANSAS 72756

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AMERICAS CARMART INC [ CRMT ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

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	05/01/2026		A		11,801(1)	A	$0	17,498	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. Represents an award of restricted stock which will vest in its entirety on May 1, 2027.

	/s/ Courtney C. Crouch, III, Pursuant to a Power of Attorney	05/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did CRMT director Dawn C. Morris report?

Dawn C. Morris reported receiving an award of 11,801 shares of AMERICAS CARMART INC common stock. The transaction was coded as a grant or award, reflecting equity compensation rather than an open-market trade, and increased her directly held position in the company.

How many CRMT shares does Dawn C. Morris hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, Dawn C. Morris directly owns 17,498 shares of AMERICAS CARMART INC common stock. This total includes the newly awarded 11,801 restricted shares, which are subject to vesting conditions before they become fully available to her.

When do the restricted CRMT shares granted to Dawn C. Morris vest?

The restricted stock award to Dawn C. Morris vests in its entirety on May 1, 2027. Until that vesting date, the 11,801 shares remain subject to restrictions typical for equity compensation, rather than being fully unrestricted common stock.

Was the Dawn C. Morris CRMT transaction a purchase or sale on the open market?

The transaction was not an open-market purchase or sale. It was coded as a grant or award acquisition at a price of $0.00 per share, representing restricted stock granted as compensation rather than shares bought or sold in the market.

What type of security did Dawn C. Morris receive from AMERICAS CARMART (CRMT)?

She received restricted shares of AMERICAS CARMART INC common stock. The Form 4 identifies the security as common stock, with a footnote clarifying that the 11,801 shares constitute a restricted stock award that will vest fully on May 1, 2027.