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Escalade (ESCA) director adds RSU grant and boosts share holdings

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Escalade director Walter P. Glazer Jr. reported routine equity compensation activity. On May 7, 2026, 2,250 previously awarded Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) converted into 2,250 shares of Escalade common stock on a one-for-one basis, increasing his direct common stock holdings to 394,380 shares.

On May 6, 2026, he was granted 5,000 RSUs under the Escalade 2017 Incentive Plan. Half of this grant is scheduled to vest on May 6, 2027 and the other half on May 6, 2028, contingent on his continued service as a non-employee director. In addition to his direct holdings, indirect common stock holdings include 8,500 shares held by his spouse and 44,000 and 140,000 shares held in trusts.

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Insider Glazer Walter P. Jr.
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
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 -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 2,250 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 394,380 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 140,000 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Trust for the benefit of the respondent's son for which the respondent's spouse is the trustee 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 for service as a non-employee Escalade director, of which one half of the RSUs vested on May 7, 2026 and one half will vest on May 7, 2027, provided that the reporting person remains a director of Escalade.
RSUs converted 2,250 shares RSUs converting into Escalade common stock on May 7, 2026
New RSU grant 5,000 RSUs Grant to director on May 6, 2026 under 2017 Plan
Direct common shares 394,380 shares Direct Escalade common stock holdings after RSU conversion
Spouse-held shares 8,500 shares Common stock held indirectly through spouse
Trust-held shares (1) 44,000 shares Common stock held indirectly by trust
Trust-held shares (2) 140,000 shares Additional common stock held indirectly by trust
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Escalade, Incorporated 2017 Incentive Plan financial
"pursuant to the Escalade, Incorporated 2017 Incentive Plan (the "Plan")."
non-employee Escalade director financial
"for service as a non-employee Escalade director, of which one half of the RSUs vested"
vesting financial
"Shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vesting of the applicable RSUs"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
trustee financial
"for which the respondent's spouse is the trustee"
A trustee is a person or institution legally appointed to hold and manage assets or enforce an agreement on behalf of other people (beneficiaries). Think of a trustee as a neutral referee or custodian who must act in the beneficiaries’ best interests, follow the trust or contract rules, and handle distributions, recordkeeping and enforcement. Investors care because a trustworthy trustee protects their rights, ensures promised payments or remedies are delivered, and can influence recoveries if things go wrong.
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*
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)
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)394,380D
Common Stock140,000IBy Trust(2)
Common Stock44,000IBy Trust(2)
Common Stock8,500IShares 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)
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(3)05/07/2026M2,250 (5)05/07/2027Common Stock2,250$02,250D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. Trust for the benefit of the respondent's son for which the respondent's spouse is the trustee
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 for service as a non-employee Escalade director, of which one half of the RSUs vested on May 7, 2026 and one half will vest on May 7, 2027, provided that the reporting person remains a director of Escalade.
/s/ WALTER P. GLAZER, JR.05/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Escalade (ESCA) director Walter P. Glazer Jr. report in this Form 4?

He reported routine equity compensation activity, including RSUs converting into common stock and a new RSU grant. These changes adjust his equity-based compensation and share ownership but do not involve any open-market stock purchases or sales.

How many Escalade (ESCA) RSUs converted to common stock for Walter P. Glazer Jr.?

2,250 Restricted Stock Units converted into 2,250 shares of Escalade common stock. The RSUs converted on a one-for-one basis, reflecting previously granted equity awards now delivered as shares as part of his director compensation program.

What new RSU grant did Escalade (ESCA) award to Walter P. Glazer Jr.?

He received a grant of 5,000 Restricted Stock Units on May 6, 2026 under the Escalade 2017 Incentive Plan. One half vests on May 6, 2027 and the other half on May 6, 2028, subject to his continued service as a director.

What are Walter P. Glazer Jr.’s direct Escalade (ESCA) share holdings after these transactions?

After the RSU conversion, he directly holds 394,380 shares of Escalade common stock. This figure reflects only his direct ownership position and does not include additional shares held indirectly through his spouse or family trusts.

What indirect Escalade (ESCA) shareholdings are associated with Walter P. Glazer Jr.?

Indirect holdings include 8,500 Escalade common shares held by his spouse and 44,000 and 140,000 shares held in trusts. One trust is described as benefiting his son, with his spouse serving as trustee, indicating family-related ownership structures.

How do the vesting terms work for the new Escalade (ESCA) RSU grant?

The 5,000 RSUs vest in two equal installments: 2,500 units on May 6, 2027 and 2,500 units on May 6, 2028. Vesting requires that he remain a non-employee director of Escalade through each applicable vesting date under the plan’s terms.