Escalade (ESCA) CFO Stephen Wawrin granted 9,822 time-vested RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Wawrin Stephen reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Escalade Inc.'s chief financial officer, Stephen Wawrin, received an equity award of 9,822 restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Escalade common stock under the Escalade 2017 Incentive Plan.

According to the grant terms, one third of the 9,822 RSUs will vest on March 5, 2027, one third on March 5, 2028, and one third on March 5, 2029, as long as he continues as an employee, director, or consultant of Escalade.

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^*

Wawrin Stephen

(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)

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

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		9,822		(2)	03/05/2029	Common Stock	9,822	$0	9,822	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 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.

2. On March 5, 2026, the reporting person was granted 9,822 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/ STEPHEN WAWRIN	03/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Escalade (ESCA) report for its CFO?

Escalade reported that chief financial officer Stephen Wawrin was granted 9,822 restricted stock units. These RSUs entitle him to receive an equal number of Escalade common shares, subject to time-based vesting conditions under the company’s 2017 Incentive Plan.

How many restricted stock units were granted to Escalade (ESCA) CFO Stephen Wawrin?

Stephen Wawrin received a grant of 9,822 restricted stock units. Each unit corresponds to one share of Escalade common stock, with future delivery dependent on the vesting schedule and his continued service with the company.

What is the vesting schedule for the 9,822 RSUs granted by Escalade (ESCA)?

The 9,822 RSUs vest in three equal installments. One third vests on March 5, 2027, another third on March 5, 2028, and the final third on March 5, 2029, assuming Stephen Wawrin continues his service with Escalade.

Under which plan were the RSUs granted to Escalade (ESCA) CFO Stephen Wawrin?

The RSUs were granted under the Escalade, Incorporated 2017 Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit granted pursuant to this plan represents a right to receive one share of Escalade common stock upon vesting or later delivery if receipt is deferred.

Does each RSU granted to Escalade (ESCA) CFO equal one share of common stock?

Yes. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Escalade common stock. Shares will be delivered to Stephen Wawrin when the applicable RSUs vest, unless he elects to defer the receipt of those shares under the plan.

What conditions must be met for Escalade (ESCA) CFO’s RSUs to vest?

Vesting requires that Stephen Wawrin remain an employee, director, or consultant of Escalade. If he continues in one of these roles, one third of the RSUs vests in 2027, one third in 2028, and the remaining third in 2029.