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Escalade (ESCA) CEO exercises 2,100 RSUs, increasing direct share stake

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Escalade Inc. President & CEO Patrick J. Griffin exercised 2,100 Restricted Stock Units into 2,100 shares of common stock on April 3, 2026, at an exercise price of $0.00 per share under the Escalade, Incorporated 2017 Incentive Plan.

Following the transaction, he holds 580,455.229 Escalade common shares directly. The filing also lists indirect holdings attributed to family members and various trusts and a family limited partnership, where he largely disclaims beneficial ownership except for any pecuniary interest.

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Insider Griffin Patrick J
Role PRESIDENT & CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 2,100 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 2,100 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 2,100 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 580,455.229 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 3,289 shares (Indirect, By adult son)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Mr. Griffin disclaims beneficial interest in shares held by his adult son, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Mr. Griffin disclaims beneficial interest in shares held by his adult daughter, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Mr. Griffin disclaims beneficial ownership in shares held by an irrevocable trust (previously owned by his late father), except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Mr. Griffin is deemed to have an indirect beneficial ownership in the 614,964.629 shares held by such trusts due to his serving as a trustee and his mother being the beneficiary. This reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership in shares held by the family limited partnership, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Mr. Griffin disclaims beneficial ownership in shares held by a revocable trust owned by his mother, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Mr. Griffin is deemed to have an indirect beneficial ownership in the 300,000 shares held by such trusts due to his serving as a trustee and his mother being the beneficiary. 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 6,300 RSUs pursuant to the Escalade 2017 Plan, of which 2,100 RSUs vested and settled on April 3, 2025 and 2,100 RSUs vested and settled on April 3, 2026. The remaining 2,100 RSUs will vest on April 3, 2027, provided that the reporting person remains an employee, director or consultant of Escalade.
RSUs exercised 2,100 units RSUs converted one-for-one into common stock on April 3, 2026
Exercise price $0.00 per share Conversion of Restricted Stock Units into common stock
Direct common shares after transaction 580,455.229 shares Direct ownership of Escalade common stock after April 3, 2026 exercise
RSU grant size 6,300 RSUs Grant on April 3, 2024 under Escalade 2017 Incentive Plan
Future RSUs vesting 2,100 RSUs Scheduled to vest on April 3, 2027 if service continues
Irrevocable trust holdings 614,964.629 shares Common stock held by irrevocable trust where Griffin is trustee
Family limited partnership holdings 1,326,736 shares Common stock held by family limited partnership
Revocable trust holdings 300,000 shares Common stock held by revocable trust owned by Griffin’s mother
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
"Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of Escalade common stock pursuant to the Escalade, Incorporated 2017 Incentive Plan."
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial interest in shares held by his adult son, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein."
irrevocable trust financial
"beneficial ownership in shares held by an irrevocable trust (previously owned by his late father), except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein."
family limited partnership financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership in shares held by the family limited partnership, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein."
revocable trust financial
"beneficial ownership in shares held by a revocable trust owned by his mother, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein."
A revocable trust is a legal arrangement where the person who creates it keeps control and can change or cancel the trust at any time, while naming who will manage and receive the assets later. Think of it like a flexible folder for your investments and property that can be relabeled or reworked as circumstances change; it matters to investors because it determines how ownership is recorded, how easily assets transfer on incapacity or death, and whether holdings bypass public probate proceedings.
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*
Griffin Patrick J

(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)
XDirectorX10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
PRESIDENT & CEO
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 Stock04/03/2026M2,100A(1)580,455.229D
Common Stock3,289IBy adult son(2)
Common Stock1,289Iby UTMA custodian for adult daughter(3)
Common Stock614,964.629IBy Irevocable Trust(4)
Common Stock1,326,736IBy Family Limited Partnership(5)
Common Stock300,000IBy Revocable Trust(6)
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(7)04/03/2026M2,100 (8)04/03/2027Common Stock2,100$02,100D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. Mr. Griffin disclaims beneficial interest in shares held by his adult son, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
3. Mr. Griffin disclaims beneficial interest in shares held by his adult daughter, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
4. Mr. Griffin disclaims beneficial ownership in shares held by an irrevocable trust (previously owned by his late father), except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Mr. Griffin is deemed to have an indirect beneficial ownership in the 614,964.629 shares held by such trusts due to his serving as a trustee and his mother being the beneficiary.
5. This reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership in shares held by the family limited partnership, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
6. Mr. Griffin disclaims beneficial ownership in shares held by a revocable trust owned by his mother, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Mr. Griffin is deemed to have an indirect beneficial ownership in the 300,000 shares held by such trusts due to his serving as a trustee and his mother being the beneficiary.
7. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of Escalade common stock pursuant to the Escalade, Incorporated 2017 Incentive Plan (Escalade 2017 Plan).
8. On April 3, 2024, the reporting person was granted 6,300 RSUs pursuant to the Escalade 2017 Plan, of which 2,100 RSUs vested and settled on April 3, 2025 and 2,100 RSUs vested and settled on April 3, 2026. The remaining 2,100 RSUs will vest on April 3, 2027, provided that the reporting person remains an employee, director or consultant of Escalade.
/s/ PATRICK J. GRIFFIN04/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Escalade (ESCA) CEO Patrick Griffin report?

Patrick J. Griffin reported exercising 2,100 Restricted Stock Units into 2,100 Escalade common shares at an exercise price of $0.00 per share. The RSUs converted on a one-for-one basis under the Escalade, Incorporated 2017 Incentive Plan.

How many Escalade (ESCA) shares does the CEO hold directly after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Patrick J. Griffin directly holds 580,455.229 shares of Escalade common stock. This figure reflects his direct ownership only and excludes additional indirect interests reported through family members, trusts, and a family limited partnership.

What are the key details of the RSU grant to Escalade (ESCA) CEO Griffin?

On April 3, 2024, Patrick J. Griffin was granted 6,300 RSUs under the Escalade 2017 Plan. Of these, 2,100 RSUs vested April 3, 2025, 2,100 vested April 3, 2026, and the remaining 2,100 are scheduled to vest April 3, 2027, conditional on continued service.

Does the Escalade (ESCA) CEO have remaining unvested RSUs after this exercise?

Yes. Of the 6,300 RSUs granted on April 3, 2024, a remaining 2,100 RSUs are scheduled to vest on April 3, 2027. This vesting is contingent on Patrick J. Griffin continuing as an employee, director, or consultant of Escalade.

Were any Escalade (ESCA) shares sold by the CEO in this Form 4?

No sales are reported. The Form 4 shows an exercise of 2,100 Restricted Stock Units into 2,100 common shares and updates on various indirect holdings. There are no open-market sale or disposition transactions listed in this filing.