Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) director gets 16,431 stock options grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Fastenal Company director Hsenghung Sam Hsu reported a new stock option grant. On 01/02/2026, he was awarded a derivative security labeled "Stock Option (Right to Buy)" covering 16,431 shares of Fastenal common stock at an exercise price of $8.52 per share.

The option becomes exercisable on 01/02/2026 and expires on 12/31/2035. After this grant, Hsu beneficially owns 16,431 stock options, held directly. The option was issued under the Fastenal Company Non-employee Director Stock Option Plan in connection with his annual director compensation.

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^*

HSU Hsenghung Sam

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2001 THEURER BOULEVARD

(Street)

WINONA MN 55987

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FASTENAL CO [ FAST ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/02/2026

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
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$41	01/02/2026		A		16,431		01/02/2026	12/31/2035	Common Stock	16,431	$8.52(1)	16,431	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The option was issued to the reporting person pursuant to the Fastenal Company Non-employee Director Stock Option Plan and in connection with the reporting person's annual director compensation.

Remarks:

	/s/ John J. Milek, Attorney-in-Fact	01/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did FAST (Fastenal) report in this Form 4?

The filing reports that director Hsenghung Sam Hsu received a Stock Option (Right to Buy) covering 16,431 shares of Fastenal common stock.

What is the exercise price and size of the stock option granted to Hsenghung Sam Hsu at Fastenal (FAST)?

Hsenghung Sam Hsu was granted an option on 16,431 shares of Fastenal common stock at an exercise price of $8.52 per share.

When do Hsenghung Sam Hsu’s Fastenal stock options become exercisable and when do they expire?

The stock option becomes exercisable on 01/02/2026 and has an expiration date of 12/31/2035.

How many Fastenal derivative securities does Hsenghung Sam Hsu own after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the reported transaction, Hsenghung Sam Hsu beneficially owns 16,431 stock options, held in direct ownership.

Was the Fastenal (FAST) option grant to Hsenghung Sam Hsu part of a compensation plan?

Yes. The option was issued under the Fastenal Company Non-employee Director Stock Option Plan in connection with his annual director compensation.

Did Hsenghung Sam Hsu sell any Fastenal shares in this Form 4 filing?

No. The Form 4 shows an acquisition (code A) of a stock option, not a sale of Fastenal common shares.