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Escalade Inc. (ESCA) director awarded 5,000 RSUs and 4,400 RSUs settle into shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Williams Edward E reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Escalade Inc. director Edward E. Williams reported compensation-related equity activity, including new Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and RSU vesting into common stock. On May 6, 2026, he was granted 5,000 RSUs that vest in two equal installments in 2027 and 2028, subject to continued board service.

RSUs granted in prior years vested and settled into 4,400 shares of common stock on May 7 and May 8, 2026, increasing his directly held common shares to 162,502. A separate line shows 289,487 common shares held indirectly by the KPW Family Limited Partnership, where he disclaims beneficial ownership except for his pecuniary interest.

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Insider Williams Edward E
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 2,150 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 2,150 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 2,250 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 2,250 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 5,000 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 162,502 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 289,487 shares (Indirect, By KPW Family Limited Partnership)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis. The reporting person is one of three partners of the KPW Family Limited Partnership. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership interest in these shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents a right to receive one share of Escalade common stock pursuant to the Escalade, Incorporated 2017 Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). Shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vesting of the applicable RSUs, unless the reporting person defers receipt. On May 6, 2026, the reporting person was granted 5,000 RSUs pursuant to the Escalade 2017 Plan, of which one half will vest on May 6, 2027 and one half on May 6, 2028, provided that the reporting person remains a director of Escalade. On May 7, 2025, the reporting person was granted 4,500 RSUs pursuant to the Escalade 2017 Plan, of which one half vested on May 7, 2026 and one half will vest on May 7, 2027, provided that the reporting person remains a director of Escalade. On May 8, 2024, the reporting person was granted 4,300 RSUs pursuant to the Escalade 2017 Plan, of which 2,150 RSUs vested and settled on May 8, 2025 and the remaining 2,150 RSUs vested and settled on May 8, 2026.
New RSU grant 5,000 RSUs Granted on May 6, 2026 under 2017 Plan
RSUs vested to shares 4,400 shares RSUs settled into common stock on May 7–8, 2026
Direct common shares after transactions 162,502 shares Direct ownership following RSU settlements
Indirect partnership shares 289,487 shares Held by KPW Family Limited Partnership
RSUs exercised 4,400 RSUs Total derivative exercises (code M) reported
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) financial
"Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a type of company promise to give employees shares of stock in the future, usually after certain conditions like working for a set time. They are like a gift promised today that you receive later, which can become valuable if the company's stock price goes up. RSUs matter because they are a way companies reward employees and can be a significant part of compensation.
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership interest in these shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein."
2017 Incentive Plan financial
"pursuant to the Escalade, Incorporated 2017 Incentive Plan (the "Plan")."
indirect ownership financial
"The reporting person is one of three partners of the KPW Family Limited Partnership."
vest and settle financial
"2,150 RSUs vested and settled on May 8, 2026."
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*
Williams Edward E

(Last)(First)(Middle)
P.O. BOX 50

(Street)
CRYSTAL CITY MISSOURI 63019

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ESCALADE INC [ ESCA ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/06/2026
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
Common Stock05/07/2026M2,250A(1)160,352D
Common Stock05/08/2026M2,150A(1)162,502D
Common Stock289,487IBy KPW Family Limited Partnership(2)
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
Restricted Stock Units(3)05/06/2026A5,000 (4)05/06/2028Common Stock5,000$05,000D
Restricted Stock Units(1)(3)05/07/2026M2,250 (5)05/07/2028Common Stock2,250$02,250D
Restricted Stock Units(1)(3)05/08/2026M2,150 (6)05/08/2026Common Stock2,150$00D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. The reporting person is one of three partners of the KPW Family Limited Partnership. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership interest in these shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
3. Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents a right to receive one share of Escalade common stock pursuant to the Escalade, Incorporated 2017 Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). Shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vesting of the applicable RSUs, unless the reporting person defers receipt.
4. On May 6, 2026, the reporting person was granted 5,000 RSUs pursuant to the Escalade 2017 Plan, of which one half will vest on May 6, 2027 and one half on May 6, 2028, provided that the reporting person remains a director of Escalade.
5. On May 7, 2025, the reporting person was granted 4,500 RSUs pursuant to the Escalade 2017 Plan, of which one half vested on May 7, 2026 and one half will vest on May 7, 2027, provided that the reporting person remains a director of Escalade.
6. On May 8, 2024, the reporting person was granted 4,300 RSUs pursuant to the Escalade 2017 Plan, of which 2,150 RSUs vested and settled on May 8, 2025 and the remaining 2,150 RSUs vested and settled on May 8, 2026.
/s/ EDWARD E. WILLIAMS05/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Escalade (ESCA) director Edward Williams report?

Edward Williams reported equity compensation activity, not open-market trades. Prior RSU awards vested into 4,400 Escalade common shares, and he received a new 5,000 RSU grant, all as part of the company’s incentive plans for board service.

How many Escalade (ESCA) shares does Edward Williams hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Edward Williams directly holds 162,502 Escalade common shares. A separate 289,487 shares are held indirectly by the KPW Family Limited Partnership, where he is one of three partners and disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.

What are the terms of Edward Williams’s new 5,000 RSU grant at Escalade (ESCA)?

On May 6, 2026, Williams received 5,000 Restricted Stock Units under Escalade’s 2017 Plan. Half vest on May 6, 2027, and half on May 6, 2028, provided he remains a director, with each RSU delivering one share of common stock upon vesting.

How many RSUs vested into Escalade (ESCA) common stock for Edward Williams?

A total of 4,400 RSUs vested and settled into Escalade common stock for Williams. This consisted of 2,250 RSUs settling on May 7, 2026, and 2,150 RSUs settling on May 8, 2026, all on a one-for-one basis into common shares.

Are Edward Williams’s Escalade (ESCA) transactions open-market buys or sales?

The reported activity reflects RSU grants and RSU vesting into common shares, not open-market buying or selling. Transactions carry codes A and M, indicating awards and derivative exercises, typical of stock-based director compensation rather than discretionary market trades.

What is the KPW Family Limited Partnership’s role in Escalade (ESCA) share ownership?

The filing shows 289,487 Escalade common shares held indirectly via the KPW Family Limited Partnership. Williams is one of three partners and disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest described in the footnotes.