Drilling Tools International (NYSE: DTI) director receives 23,438 RSU grant

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Kimes Daniel Jeffrey reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Drilling Tools International Corp director Daniel Jeffrey Kimes received a grant of restricted stock units as equity compensation. He was awarded 23,438 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock, which vest 100% on April 29, 2027. Following this filing, he directly holds 216,575 shares of common stock and 23,438 restricted stock units.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Kimes Daniel Jeffrey

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	23,438	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 23,438 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 216,575 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 23,438 units Common shares held: 216,575 shares RSU vesting date: April 29, 2027 +1 more

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RSU grant size 23,438 units Restricted stock units granted to director on April 29, 2026

Common shares held 216,575 shares Direct common stock holdings after reported transactions

RSU vesting date April 29, 2027 RSUs vest 100% on this date

RSU-to-share ratio 1 unit : 1 share Each restricted stock unit converts to one common share at vesting

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, contingent right, vest, grant, award, or other acquisition

4 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"The restricted stock units vest 100% on April 29, 2027"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

contingent right financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"

vest financial

"The restricted stock units vest 100% on April 29, 2027"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/30/2026 - 04:05 PM

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^*

Kimes Daniel Jeffrey

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O 10370 RICHMOND AVE, SUITE 1000

(Street)

HOUSTON

TEXAS

77042

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Drilling Tools International Corp [ DTI ]

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)
04/29/2026

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								216,575	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)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	04/29/2026		A		23,438		⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Common Stock	⁽¹⁾	$0	23,438	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. The restricted stock units vest 100% on April 29, 2027, the one-year anniversary of the grant date.

	/s/ John Niedzwiecki, as Attorney-in-fact	04/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Drilling Tools International (DTI) report for Daniel Jeffrey Kimes?

Drilling Tools International reported that director Daniel Jeffrey Kimes received a grant of 23,438 restricted stock units. These RSUs are a form of equity compensation and give him a contingent right to receive an equal number of common shares when they vest in the future.

How many restricted stock units did DTI director Daniel Jeffrey Kimes receive?

Daniel Jeffrey Kimes received 23,438 restricted stock units from Drilling Tools International. Each unit represents a right to one share of common stock upon vesting, increasing his potential future equity exposure without involving any open‑market purchase or sale of existing shares.

When do the new restricted stock units for DTI’s Daniel Jeffrey Kimes vest?

The 23,438 restricted stock units granted to Daniel Jeffrey Kimes vest 100% on April 29, 2027. Once vested, each unit converts into one share of Drilling Tools International common stock, aligning his compensation more closely with long‑term shareholder value over that period.

How many Drilling Tools International common shares does Daniel Jeffrey Kimes hold after this Form 4?

After this Form 4, Daniel Jeffrey Kimes directly holds 216,575 shares of Drilling Tools International common stock. In addition, he has 23,438 restricted stock units outstanding, which may convert into the same number of common shares when they fully vest on April 29, 2027.

Does the DTI Form 4 show Daniel Jeffrey Kimes buying or selling shares on the market?

No, the filing shows a grant of 23,438 restricted stock units to Daniel Jeffrey Kimes rather than an open‑market trade. RSU grants are compensation awards that convert into common shares upon vesting, so there is no immediate market purchase or sale involved here.