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Escalade Inc (ESCA) director converts 19,150 RSUs into common stock

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Escalade Inc director Walter P. Glazer Jr. exercised 19,150 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) into an equal number of common shares on April 3, 2026 at a price of $0.00 per share. These RSUs converted to common stock on a one-for-one basis under the Escalade, Incorporated 2017 Incentive Plan.

The RSUs came from a 57,450-unit grant on April 3, 2024, with 19,150 units vesting and settling on each of April 3, 2025 and April 3, 2026. The remaining 19,150 RSUs are scheduled to vest on April 3, 2027 if he continues as an employee, director or consultant.

Following the transaction, Glazer directly owns 392,130 shares of Escalade common stock. He also reports indirect holdings of 140,000 shares and 44,000 shares held by trusts and 8,500 shares held by his spouse.

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Insider Glazer Walter P. Jr.
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 19,150 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 19,150 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 19,150 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 392,130 shares (Direct); 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 RSU represents a right to receive one share of Escalade common stock pursuant to the Escalade, Incorporated 2017 Incentive Plan (Escalade 2017 Plan). On April 3, 2024, the reporting person was granted 57,450 RSUs pursuant to the Escalade 2017 Plan, of which 19,150 RSUs vested and settled on April 3, 2025 and 19,150 RSUs vested and settled on April 3, 2026. The remaining 19,150 RSUs will vest on April 3, 2027, provided that the reporting person remains an employee, director or consultant of Escalade.
RSUs exercised 19,150 units Converted to common stock on April 3, 2026
Direct common stock holdings 392,130 shares Shares directly owned after RSU conversion
Trust holdings (son’s trust) 140,000 shares Common stock held indirectly by trust
Additional trust holdings 44,000 shares Common stock held indirectly by another trust
Spouse-held shares 8,500 shares Common stock held indirectly by spouse
Original RSU grant 57,450 units Granted on April 3, 2024 under 2017 Plan
Annual RSU vesting tranches 19,150 units each Vestings in 2025, 2026, 2027 subject to service
Exercise price $0.00 per share RSUs converted to common stock at no cash cost
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.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
2017 Incentive Plan financial
"pursuant to the Escalade, Incorporated 2017 Incentive Plan (Escalade 2017 Plan)."
vested and settled financial
"19,150 RSUs vested and settled on April 3, 2025 and 19,150 RSUs vested and settled on April 3, 2026."
By Trust financial
"nature_of_ownership: By Trust"
Shares held by spouse financial
"nature_of_ownership: Shares held by spouse"
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)
04/03/2026
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 Stock04/03/2026M19,150A(1)392,130D
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)04/03/2026M19,150 (4)04/03/2027Common Stock19,150$019,150D
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 RSU represents a right to receive one share of Escalade common stock pursuant to the Escalade, Incorporated 2017 Incentive Plan (Escalade 2017 Plan).
4. On April 3, 2024, the reporting person was granted 57,450 RSUs pursuant to the Escalade 2017 Plan, of which 19,150 RSUs vested and settled on April 3, 2025 and 19,150 RSUs vested and settled on April 3, 2026. The remaining 19,150 RSUs will vest on April 3, 2027, provided that the reporting person remains an employee, director or consultant of Escalade.
/s/ WALTER P. GLAZER JR.04/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

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

He reported exercising 19,150 Restricted Stock Units into an equal number of Escalade common shares at $0.00 per share. The units converted on a one-for-one basis under Escalade’s 2017 Incentive Plan as part of a previously granted equity award.

How many Escalade (ESCA) RSUs were originally granted to Walter P. Glazer Jr.?

On April 3, 2024, he was granted 57,450 Restricted Stock Units under the Escalade 2017 Incentive Plan. These RSUs were structured to vest in three equal tranches of 19,150 units each in 2025, 2026 and 2027, subject to continued service.

What is the vesting schedule of Walter P. Glazer Jr.’s Escalade RSUs?

The 57,450 RSUs vest in three tranches of 19,150 units. Tranches vested and settled on April 3, 2025 and April 3, 2026, with the final 19,150 units scheduled to vest on April 3, 2027 if he remains with Escalade.

How many Escalade (ESCA) shares does Walter P. Glazer Jr. hold after this transaction?

After exercising RSUs, he directly owns 392,130 Escalade common shares. He also reports indirect ownership of 140,000 shares and 44,000 shares through trusts, plus 8,500 shares held by his spouse, as disclosed in the Form 4.

Are Walter P. Glazer Jr.’s recent Escalade share changes open-market purchases or compensation-related?

The reported change is compensation-related, not an open-market trade. 19,150 Restricted Stock Units vested and converted into common stock at $0.00 per share under Escalade’s 2017 Incentive Plan, reflecting equity awards rather than cash purchases.