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DXP Enterprises (DXPE) CEO forfeits 22,501 shares to cover vesting taxes

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

DXP Enterprises Inc. Chairman & CEO David R. Little reported a tax-related share disposition. On this Form 4, 22,501 shares of DXP common stock were withheld at $138.82 per share to cover a vesting tax liability, as satisfied by forfeiting shares.

After this tax-withholding disposition, Little directly holds 1,217,761 DXP shares, indicating he retains a substantial ownership stake. The transaction reflects compensation-related tax settlement rather than an open-market sale.

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Insider LITTLE DAVID R
Role Chairman & CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding DXP Common Stock 22,501 $138.82 $3.12M
Holdings After Transaction: DXP Common Stock — 1,217,761 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Tax-withheld shares 22,501 shares Shares forfeited to satisfy vesting tax liability
Reference share price $138.82 per share Price reported for the 22,501 tax-withheld shares
Shares held after transaction 1,217,761 shares Direct DXP common stock ownership after tax-withholding disposition
Transaction code F Indicates payment of tax liability by delivering securities
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition" for 22,501 shares"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
vesting tax liability financial
"payment of a vesting tax liability that was satisfied by forfeiting shares"
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.
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
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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*
LITTLE DAVID R

(Last)(First)(Middle)
5301 HOLLISTER ST

(Street)
HOUSTON TEXAS 77040

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DXP ENTERPRISES INC [ DXPE ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirectorX10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chairman & CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/08/2026
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
DXP Common Stock04/08/2026F22,501(1)D$138.821,217,761D
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 disposal of shares reflects the payment of a vesting tax liability that was satisfied by forefeiting shares as a means of meeting the tax obligation.
Remarks:
/s/ David R. Little04/09/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did DXP Enterprises (DXPE) report for David R. Little?

DXP Enterprises reported that Chairman & CEO David R. Little had 22,501 DXP common shares disposed of to satisfy a vesting tax liability. The shares were forfeited at $138.82 per share, functioning as a tax-withholding event rather than an open-market sale.

Was the DXP Enterprises (DXPE) Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?

The reported transaction was not an open-market sale. It was a tax-withholding disposition, where 22,501 shares were forfeited to cover a vesting tax liability. This type of event is compensation-related and does not reflect discretionary buying or selling in the open market.

How many DXP Enterprises (DXPE) shares does David R. Little hold after this Form 4?

Following the tax-withholding disposition, David R. Little directly holds 1,217,761 shares of DXP common stock. This figure, reported in the Form 4, shows he retains a substantial equity position in the company even after using shares to satisfy his vesting tax obligation.

What does the tax-withholding disposition on DXP Enterprises (DXPE) shares mean?

A tax-withholding disposition means shares are given up to pay taxes due on vested equity awards. In this case, 22,501 DXP shares were forfeited at $138.82 per share, settling David R. Little’s vesting tax liability without an open-market sale of stock.

Who is the insider involved in the latest DXP Enterprises (DXPE) Form 4 filing?

The insider is David R. Little, who serves as Chairman and CEO of DXP Enterprises and is also a more than ten percent owner. The Form 4 reports a tax-related disposition of 22,501 shares while confirming he still directly holds 1,217,761 DXP shares.