Covista CEO Stephen W. Beard sells 8,306 shares

Q: How many CVSA shares did Stephen W. Beard sell, and at what prices?

Stephen W. Beard sold 3,639 shares on October 8, 2026, at a weighted average of $130.3690 per share, and 4,667 shares on October 9, 2026, at a weighted average of $130.7690 per share.

Q: What price ranges were reported for Stephen W. Beard’s CVSA sales?

The October 8 sale was executed at prices ranging from $130.005 to $131.042; its reported weighted average was $130.3690 per share. The October 9 sale was executed at prices ranging from $130.01 to $131.37; its reported weighted average was $130.7690 per share.

Q: When was the Rule 10b5-1 plan for Stephen W. Beard’s CVSA sales adopted?

The Rule 10b5-1 trading plan was adopted on December 10, 2025, in accordance with Covista’s Insider Sales and Ownership Policy Addendum.

Both sales followed a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted December 10, 2025, and involved shares above Covista’s ownership and holding requirements.

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Covista Inc. Chairman & CEO Stephen W. Beard sold 3,639 shares on October 8, 2026, at a weighted average price of $130.3690 per share, and 4,667 shares on October 9, 2026, at a weighted average price of $130.7690 per share. Both sales were made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 10, 2025. The reported footnotes state the shares came from holdings above Covista’s Stock Ownership and Holding Requirements and were sold in pre-scheduled increments.

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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 8,306 shares

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider Beard, Stephen W.

Role Chairman & CEO

Sold 8,306 shs ($1.08M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock ^{F1, F2, F3, F5}	4,667	$130.769	$610K
Sale	Common Stock ^{F1, F2, F3, F4}	3,639	$130.369	$474K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 469,158 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (5)

F1. This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on December 10, 2025 in accordance with Covista's Insider Sales and Ownership Policy Addendum.
F2. Shares sold represent a portion of holdings in excess of Covista's Stock Ownership and Holding Requirements and were executed in pre-scheduled increments under the trading plan.
F3. No discretionary trades by the reporting person are permitted under Covista policy; all sales must occur pursuant to a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan absent a hardship exception.
F4. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $130.005 to $131.042. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
F5. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $130.01 to $131.37. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

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Shares sold: 3,639 shares Weighted average sale price: $130.3690 per share Shares sold: 4,667 shares +2 more

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Shares sold 3,639 shares October 8, 2026

Weighted average sale price $130.3690 per share October 8, 2026

Shares sold 4,667 shares October 9, 2026

Weighted average sale price $130.7690 per share October 9, 2026

Shares sold across reported transactions 8,306 shares Two sales on October 8 and October 9, 2026

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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, weighted average sales price, Stock Ownership and Holding Requirements

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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"

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 sales price financial

"reflects the weighted average sales price"

Stock Ownership and Holding Requirements technical

"excess of Covista's Stock Ownership and Holding Requirements"

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How many CVSA shares did Stephen W. Beard sell, and at what prices?

Stephen W. Beard sold 3,639 shares on October 8, 2026, at a weighted average of $130.3690 per share, and 4,667 shares on October 9, 2026, at a weighted average of $130.7690 per share.

What price ranges were reported for Stephen W. Beard’s CVSA sales?

The October 8 sale was executed at prices ranging from $130.005 to $131.042; its reported weighted average was $130.3690 per share. The October 9 sale was executed at prices ranging from $130.01 to $131.37; its reported weighted average was $130.7690 per share.

When was the Rule 10b5-1 plan for Stephen W. Beard’s CVSA sales adopted?

The Rule 10b5-1 trading plan was adopted on December 10, 2025, in accordance with Covista’s Insider Sales and Ownership Policy Addendum.

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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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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^*

Beard, Stephen W.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

233 S. WACKER DRIVE

SUITE 800

(Street)

CHICAGO

ILLINOIS

60606

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Covista Inc. [ CVSA ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/08/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock⁽¹⁾	10/08/2026		S⁽²⁾		3,639⁽³⁾	D	$130.369⁽⁴⁾	473,825	D
Common Stock⁽¹⁾	10/09/2026		S⁽²⁾		4,667⁽³⁾	D	$130.769⁽⁵⁾	469,158	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on December 10, 2025 in accordance with Covista's Insider Sales and Ownership Policy Addendum.

2. Shares sold represent a portion of holdings in excess of Covista's Stock Ownership and Holding Requirements and were executed in pre-scheduled increments under the trading plan.

3. No discretionary trades by the reporting person are permitted under Covista policy; all sales must occur pursuant to a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan absent a hardship exception.

4. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $130.005 to $131.042. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

5. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $130.01 to $131.37. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

	/s/ Lawrence C. Bachman, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Beard	10/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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)

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