Forum Energy Technologies (FET) SVP sells 3,000 shares in open-market trade

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. senior vice president and chief human resources officer Michael Dewayne Danford reported an open-market sale of 3,000 shares of common stock. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $55.49 per share, in multiple trades between $55.39 and $55.79.

After this transaction, Danford directly owns 54,139 shares of Forum Energy Technologies common stock, indicating he retains a substantial ongoing equity stake in the company.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 3,000 shares ($166,470)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Danford Michael Dewayne

Role SVP & CHO

Sold 3,000 shs ($166K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	3,000	$55.49	$166K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 54,139 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 3,000 shares Weighted average sale price: $55.49 per share Sale price range: $55.39–$55.79 per share +2 more

5 metrics

Shares sold 3,000 shares Open-market sale of common stock

Weighted average sale price $55.49 per share Average price across multiple transactions

Sale price range $55.39–$55.79 per share Range of prices for individual trades

Shares owned after transaction 54,139 shares Direct holdings following the sale

Net shares sold 3,000 shares Net buy/sell direction from transaction summary

Key Terms

weighted average price, open-market sale, Common Stock, Form 4, +1 more

5 terms

weighted average price financial

"The price reported is a weighted average price."

Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action": "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Common Stock financial

""security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Sale in open market or private transaction financial

""transaction_code_description": "Sale in open market or private transaction""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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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^*

Danford Michael Dewayne

(Last) (First) (Middle)

10344 SAM HOUSTON PARK DRIVE

SUITE 300

(Street)

HOUSTON TEXAS 77064

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FORUM ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. [ FET ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/13/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/13/2026		S		3,000	D	$55.49(1)	54,139	D

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging between $55.39 and $55.79. The reporting person undertakes to provide to any security holder of Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. or the staff of the Securities Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price set forth in this footnote.

Remarks:

	/s/ Michael D. Danford by John C. Ivascu as Attorney-in- Fact	05/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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

How many Forum Energy Technologies (FET) shares did Michael Danford sell?

Michael Danford sold 3,000 shares of Forum Energy Technologies common stock. The sale was reported as an open-market transaction, and it reduced his directly held position while leaving him with a sizeable remaining stake of 54,139 shares.

At what price did Michael Danford sell FET common stock shares?

Danford sold his 3,000 Forum Energy Technologies shares at a weighted average price of $55.49. According to the filing, individual trades occurred in a price range between $55.39 and $55.79 per share across multiple transactions.

How many Forum Energy Technologies shares does Michael Danford own after this sale?

Following the reported sale, Michael Danford directly owns 54,139 shares of Forum Energy Technologies common stock. This post-transaction holding reflects his continuing equity exposure to the company after disposing of a portion of his position.

What type of transaction did Michael Danford report in this Form 4 for FET?

The Form 4 reports an open-market sale of Forum Energy Technologies common stock by Michael Danford. The transaction is coded “S,” indicating a sale in the open market or a private transaction under SEC reporting rules for insiders.

What does weighted average price mean in Michael Danford’s FET stock sale?

Weighted average price of $55.49 means his 3,000 shares were sold through multiple trades at different prices. The filing notes individual sales occurred between $55.39 and $55.79, and the average price reflects the share-count-weighted mean of those trades.