Ennis (NYSE: EBF) awards director Walter Gruenes 2,661 restricted shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gruenes Walter D reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Ennis, Inc. reported that director Walter D. Gruenes received a grant of 2,661 shares of restricted Common Stock on 2026-07-16. The award vests in equal one-third installments annually, starting on the first anniversary of the grant. After this grant, his direct holdings total 13,404 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 2,661 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Gruenes Walter D

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	2,661	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 13,404 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Restricted stock grant - vest 1/3 annually commencing on the first anniversary date of grant.

Key Figures

Restricted shares granted: 2,661 shares Shares held after transaction: 13,404 shares Transaction price per share: $0.00 +1 more

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Restricted shares granted 2,661 shares Common Stock award to director Walter D. Gruenes on 2026-07-16

Shares held after transaction 13,404 shares Total direct Ennis Common Stock holdings after the grant

Transaction price per share $0.00 Compensation grant of restricted stock with no cash paid per share

Vesting schedule 1/3 annually Restricted stock grant vests starting on the first anniversary date of grant

Key Terms

Restricted stock grant, vest 1/3 annually, anniversary date of grant

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"Restricted stock grant - vest 1/3 annually commencing on the first anniversary"

A restricted stock grant is an award of company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals. For investors, it signals how the company ties pay to future performance and can affect the number of shares outstanding and management’s incentives—think of it as a wrapped gift you only keep once you meet the requirements.

vest 1/3 annually financial

"Restricted stock grant - vest 1/3 annually commencing on the first anniversary"

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"vest 1/3 annually commencing on the first anniversary date of grant"

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Ennis (EBF) report for Walter D. Gruenes?

Ennis reported that director Walter D. Gruenes received a grant of 2,661 shares of restricted Common Stock on 2026-07-16. This compensation award was recorded at $0.00 per share, increasing his direct Ennis holdings to 13,404 shares after the transaction.

How many Ennis (EBF) shares does Walter D. Gruenes hold after this grant?

Following the restricted stock grant, Walter D. Gruenes directly holds 13,404 shares of Ennis Common Stock. This total includes the newly granted 2,661 restricted shares, which are subject to a multi-year vesting schedule beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

What is the vesting schedule of the Ennis (EBF) restricted stock granted to Walter D. Gruenes?

The restricted stock grant to Walter D. Gruenes vests in one-third installments annually. Vesting begins on the first anniversary date of the grant, meaning the award will fully vest over three years if the vesting conditions continue to be satisfied.

Was the Ennis (EBF) restricted stock grant to Walter D. Gruenes a market purchase?

No. The transaction is reported as a grant or award acquisition of 2,661 shares of restricted Common Stock, with a stated price of $0.00 per share. This indicates it is compensation, not a market purchase made for cash consideration.

Was the Ennis (EBF) grant to Walter D. Gruenes under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The reported grant of restricted stock to Walter D. Gruenes was not designated as made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The associated Rule 10b5-1 status in the insider data is set to false, indicating no such trading plan election for this award.

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^*

Gruenes Walter D

(Last) (First) (Middle)

713 CASTLE CREEK DR.

(Street)

COPPELL TEXAS 75019

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ENNIS, INC. [ EBF ]

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)
07/16/2026

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	07/16/2026		A		2,661(1)	A	$0	13,404	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. Restricted stock grant - vest 1/3 annually commencing on the first anniversary date of grant.

	/s/Vera Burnett, Attorney-in-Fact for Walter D. Gruenes	07/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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