Escalade (NASDAQ: ESCA) director sells 33,626 shares, keeps 360,754

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Escalade Inc. director Walter P. Glazer Jr. reported open-market sales of 33,626 shares of common stock in early May 2026. He sold 32,578 shares on May 7, 2026 at an average price of $19.8335 per share and 1,048 shares on May 8, 2026 at $19.8047 per share.

Following these transactions, he holds 360,754 shares directly, plus additional indirect holdings of 8,500 shares held by his spouse and 44,000 and 140,000 shares held by trusts.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 33,626 shares ($666,891)

Net Sell 5 txns

Insider Glazer Walter P. Jr.

Role null

Sold 33,626 shs ($667K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	1,048	$19.8047	$21K
Sale	Common Stock	32,578	$19.8335	$646K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 360,754 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 140,000 shares (Indirect, By Trust)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Total shares sold: 33,626 shares Sale price May 7: $19.8335 per share Sale price May 8: $19.8047 per share +5 more

8 metrics

Total shares sold 33,626 shares Open-market sales in May 2026

Sale price May 7 $19.8335 per share 32,578 shares sold on May 7, 2026

Sale price May 8 $19.8047 per share 1,048 shares sold on May 8, 2026

Direct holdings after transactions 360,754 shares Common stock held directly after May 2026 sales

Spouse indirect holdings 8,500 shares Shares held by spouse as reported

Trust indirect holdings 1 44,000 shares Common stock held by trust

Trust indirect holdings 2 140,000 shares Additional common stock held by trust

Net share change -33,626 shares Net sell direction in transaction summary

Key Terms

open-market sale, Form 4, indirect ownership, trust, +1 more

5 terms

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action": "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

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.

indirect ownership financial

""direct_or_indirect": "I", "ownership_type": "indirect""

trust financial

""nature_of_ownership": "By Trust""

transaction code "S" regulatory

""transaction_code": "S", "transaction_code_description""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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

OMB APPROVAL

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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^*

Glazer Walter P. Jr.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

817 MAXWELL AVENUE

(Street)

EVANSVILLE INDIANA 47711

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/07/2026

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	05/07/2026		S		32,578	D	$19.8335	361,802	D
Common Stock	05/08/2026		S		1,048	D	$19.8047	360,754	D
Common Stock								140,000	I	By Trust(1)
Common Stock								44,000	I	By Trust(1)
Common Stock								8,500	I	Shares held by spouse

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. Trust for the benefit of the respondent's son for which the respondent's spouse is the trustee

	/s/ WALTER P. GLAZER, JR.	05/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Escalade (ESCA) report for Walter P. Glazer Jr.?

Walter P. Glazer Jr. reported selling 33,626 Escalade common shares in open-market transactions. He sold 32,578 shares at $19.8335 on May 7, 2026, and 1,048 shares at $19.8047 on May 8, 2026, according to the Form 4 filing.

At what prices did Walter P. Glazer Jr. sell Escalade (ESCA) shares?

He sold Escalade shares at prices around $19.80 per share. The Form 4 shows 32,578 shares sold at an average $19.8335 on May 7, 2026, and 1,048 shares sold at an average $19.8047 on May 8, 2026.

How many Escalade (ESCA) shares does Walter P. Glazer Jr. hold after the reported sales?

After the sales, he directly holds 360,754 Escalade common shares. The filing also shows indirect holdings of 8,500 shares held by his spouse and 44,000 and 140,000 shares held by trusts associated with his family.

Were the May 2026 Escalade (ESCA) insider transactions open-market sales?

Yes. The Form 4 classifies both May 2026 transactions as open-market sales. The transaction code “S” and description “Sale in open market or private transaction” confirm they were standard equity sales rather than option exercises, gifts, or tax withholdings.

Does Walter P. Glazer Jr. have indirect Escalade (ESCA) share ownership through family or trusts?

Yes. Besides his direct holdings, the Form 4 lists 8,500 shares held by his spouse and two trust positions of 44,000 and 140,000 shares. These entries are reported as indirect ownership interests related to his family and trusts.