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Ethan Allen (ETD) CEO has 3,272 shares withheld to cover tax liability

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ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC Chairman, President & CEO Farooq Kathwari reported a Form 4 transaction on August 10, 2026. 3,272 shares of common stock were withheld to cover required tax withholding at a price of $23.51 per share, based on the closing market price. Following this tax-withholding disposition, he directly holds 1,488,341 shares of common stock, with additional indirect holdings through his spouse, a 401(k) plan, and several family trusts.

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Insider KATHWARI M FAROOQ
Role Chairman, President & CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock F1 3,272 $23.51 $77K
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Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,488,341 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 15,364 shares (Indirect, Shares held by spouse); Common Stock — 8,549.49 shares (Indirect, Shares held in 401(k) plan); Common Stock — 22,347 shares (Indirect, 2020 Trust FBO Kolhai Gibran Kathwari); Common Stock — 22,347 shares (Indirect, 2020 Trust FBO Zavier Irfan Kathwari); Common Stock — 22,342 shares (Indirect, 2020 Trust FBO Samantha Maxime Van Puyenbroeck-Kathwari); Common Stock — 22,347 shares (Indirect, 2020 Trust FBO Gabriel Alexander Van Puyenbroeck-Kathwari)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. Represents the number of shares withheld at vesting to cover required tax withholding. The fair market value of the Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. common stock, used for the purposes of calculating the number of shares to be withheld, was the closing price of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. common stock as reported on August 10, 2026.
Shares withheld for tax 3,272 shares Common stock withheld on August 10, 2026 to cover required tax withholding
Withholding price $23.51 per share Fair market value based on August 10, 2026 closing price
Direct holdings after transaction 1,488,341 shares Direct common stock ownership following the August 10, 2026 tax-withholding event
Spouse indirect holdings 15,364 shares Indirect common stock ownership held by spouse
401(k) indirect holdings 8,549.49 shares Indirect common stock ownership held in 401(k) plan
Trust indirect holdings (example) 22,347 shares Common stock held in a 2020 family trust for a named beneficiary
Code F financial
"In this filing, Code F indicates shares were delivered or withheld to pay tax liability"
tax withholding financial
"Represents the number of shares withheld at vesting to cover required tax withholding"
Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.
indirect ownership financial
"Indirect holdings include shares held by spouse, in a 401(k) plan, and in family trusts"
401(k) plan financial
"Indirect ownership includes shares held in a 401(k) plan"
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
trust financial
"Several 2020 family trusts each holding common stock for various beneficiaries"
A trust is a legal setup in which one party (the trustee) holds and manages assets—like cash, stocks or property—on behalf of other people (beneficiaries) according to instructions from the person who created it (the grantor). Think of it as a locked box with a keyholder who must follow written rules; for investors it matters because trusts influence who controls and benefits from assets, affect taxes and succession, and can change how quickly or transparently shares are bought, sold or voted.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did ETHAN ALLEN (ETD) report for Farooq Kathwari?

Farooq Kathwari reported a Code F transaction where 3,272 shares of Ethan Allen common stock were withheld on August 10, 2026 to cover required tax withholding, based on the closing market price of $23.51 per share.

Did the Ethan Allen (ETD) CEO sell shares in the open market?

No, the filing shows a tax-withholding transaction, not an open-market sale. 3,272 shares were withheld at vesting to satisfy tax obligations, using the August 10, 2026 closing price of $23.51 per share.

How many Ethan Allen (ETD) shares does the CEO hold directly after this transaction?

After the August 10, 2026 tax-withholding event, Farooq Kathwari directly holds 1,488,341 shares of Ethan Allen common stock. This figure reflects his direct ownership position following the withholding of 3,272 shares for tax purposes.

What indirect Ethan Allen (ETD) shareholdings are reported for the CEO?

Indirect holdings include 15,364 shares held by his spouse, 8,549.49 shares in a 401(k) plan, and several 2020 family trusts each holding about 22,342–22,347 shares for various family beneficiaries, all reported as indirect ownership.

What does Code F mean in this Ethan Allen (ETD) Form 4 filing?

In this filing, Code F indicates shares were delivered or withheld to pay tax liability. Specifically, 3,272 shares of Ethan Allen common stock were withheld at vesting to cover required tax withholding obligations.

Was a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan used for this Ethan Allen (ETD) transaction?

The filing indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmatively checked. The Form 4 describes the event as shares withheld for required tax withholding, not as trades executed under a 10b5-1 trading plan.
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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
KATHWARI M FAROOQ

(Last)(First)(Middle)
25 LAKE AVENUE EXT.

(Street)
DANBURY CONNECTICUT 06811

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC [ ETD ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chairman, President & CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/10/2026
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 Stock08/10/2026F3,272D$23.51(1)1,488,341D
Common Stock15,364IShares held by spouse
Common Stock8,549.49IShares held in 401(k) plan
Common Stock22,347I2020 Trust FBO Kolhai Gibran Kathwari
Common Stock22,347I2020 Trust FBO Zavier Irfan Kathwari
Common Stock22,342I2020 Trust FBO Samantha Maxime Van Puyenbroeck-Kathwari
Common Stock22,347I2020 Trust FBO Gabriel Alexander Van Puyenbroeck-Kathwari
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents the number of shares withheld at vesting to cover required tax withholding. The fair market value of the Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. common stock, used for the purposes of calculating the number of shares to be withheld, was the closing price of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. common stock as reported on August 10, 2026.
/s/ Matthew J. McNulty as attorney-in-fact for M. Farooq Kathwari08/10/2026
** 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).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)