Escalade (ESCA) CEO Patrick Griffin awarded 18,480 RSUs under 2017 plan

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Griffin Patrick J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Escalade, Inc. director, president and CEO Patrick J. Griffin received a grant of 18,480 restricted stock units (RSUs) on March 5, 2026 under the Escalade 2017 Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents one share of ESCA common stock, vesting in three equal annual installments from 2027 to 2029 if he continues in service.

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^*

Griffin Patrick J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

817 MAXWELL AVENUE

(Street)

EVANSVILLE IN 47711

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ESCALADE INC [ ESCA ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/05/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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

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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/05/2026		A		18,480		(2)	03/05/2029	Common Stock	18,480	$0	18,480	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of ESCA common stock granted pursuant to the Escalade, Incorporated 2017 Incentive Plan (Escalade 2017 Plan).

2. On March 5, 2026, the reporting person was granted 18,480 RSUs pursuant to the Escalade 2017 Plan, of which one third will vest on March 5, 2027, one third on March 5, 2028 and one third on March 5, 2029, provided that the reporting person remains an employee, director or consultant of Escalade.

	/s/ /s/ PATRICK J. GRIFFIN	03/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Escalade (ESCA) report for Patrick J. Griffin?

Escalade reported that Patrick J. Griffin received a grant of 18,480 restricted stock units. These RSUs were awarded on March 5, 2026 under the Escalade 2017 Incentive Plan as part of his equity-based compensation arrangement.

How many RSUs did Escalade (ESCA) grant to its CEO on March 5, 2026?

Escalade granted 18,480 restricted stock units to Patrick J. Griffin. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of Escalade common stock, making this a significant equity award tied directly to the company’s share performance over time.

What is the vesting schedule for Patrick J. Griffin’s 18,480 RSUs at Escalade (ESCA)?

The 18,480 RSUs vest in three equal installments: one third on March 5, 2027, one third on March 5, 2028, and one third on March 5, 2029. Vesting requires that Griffin remain an employee, director or consultant of Escalade.

Under which plan were Patrick J. Griffin’s RSUs at Escalade (ESCA) granted?

The RSUs were granted under the Escalade, Incorporated 2017 Incentive Plan. This plan authorizes equity-based awards such as restricted stock units, aligning executive compensation with shareholder interests through share-linked incentives over multiple years.

What does each restricted stock unit granted to Escalade (ESCA) CEO represent?

Each restricted stock unit represents a right to receive one share of Escalade common stock. The units convert into shares as they vest over time, providing Patrick J. Griffin with potential future share ownership tied to his continued service to the company.