Foster L B Co director accepts stock retainer, ownership rises to 13,138

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Alexander B. Jones, a director of Foster L B Co (FSTR), reported acquiring 649 shares of the company's common stock on 09/30/2025 at a price of $26.95 per share, bringing his beneficial ownership to 13,138 shares. The filing, signed 10/02/2025, states these shares represent his quarterly director cash retainer elected to be paid in stock. The report notes he may be part of a Section 13(d) group that collectively owns more than 10% of the company's common stock, and he disclaims beneficial ownership of shares held directly by other group members. The transaction was reported on a Form 4 under Section 16.

Positive

• Director increased ownership by 649 shares to 13,138 shares
• Shares arose from director compensation, aligning pay with shareholder value
• Transaction fully disclosed on Form 4 with price ($26.95) and dates (09/30/2025, filed 10/02/2025)

Negative

• None.

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Director accepted compensation in stock, increasing insider stake modestly.

The director received 649 shares as his quarterly cash retainer elected to be paid in stock, which is a routine, non-open-market acquisition tied to compensation rather than a discretionary purchase. That increases his reported beneficial ownership to 13,138 shares, a concrete, attributable position.

This disclosure matters because stock-based compensation aligns director pay with shareholder outcomes and is reportable under Section 16; the filing also discloses a possible Section 13(d) group involvement that could affect aggregate ownership calculations.

Equity Markets Compliance Specialist

Transaction is compliance-driven and non-speculative; timing and source are explicit.

The Form 4 shows a 09/30/2025 acquisition at $26.95 per share tied to director retainer payments, not a market purchase; the signature date is 10/02/2025. The report cleanly fulfills Section 16 reporting requirements and includes the reporting person’s disclaimer regarding a Section 13(d) group.

Because the shares derive from compensation and the filing provides exact amounts and prices, the disclosure supports regulatory transparency without revealing trading intent.

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).

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Jones Alexander B

(Last) (First) (Middle)

590 1ST AVE. S

UNIT C1

(Street)

SEATTLE WA 98104

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FOSTER L B CO [ FSTR ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	X	Other (specify below)
			See Explanation of Responses

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/30/2025

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
Common Stock(1)	09/30/2025		A		649(2)	A	$26.95	13,138	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 Reporting Person may be deemed to be a member of a Section 13(d) group that collectively beneficially owns more than 10% of the Issuer's outstanding Common Stock. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities of the Issuer owned directly by other members of the Section 13(d) group and this report shall not be deemed an admission that he is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. The Reporting Person also serves as a director of the Issuer.

2. Represents the Reporting Person's quarterly director cash retainer fees, which were elected to be paid in stock.

	/s/ Alexander B. Jones	10/02/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Alexander B. Jones report on Form 4 for FSTR?

He reported acquiring 649 shares of FSTR common stock on 09/30/2025 at $26.95 per share, raising his beneficial ownership to 13,138 shares.

Why were the 649 shares issued to the director?

The filing states the shares represent his quarterly director cash retainer fees that were elected to be paid in stock.

Does the Form 4 indicate any section 13(d) group involvement?

Yes. The filing notes the reporting person may be deemed part of a Section 13(d) group that collectively owns more than 10% and disclaims ownership of shares held by other group members.

When was the Form 4 signed and filed?

The Form 4 was signed on 10/02/2025 and reports a transaction dated 09/30/2025.

Was this an open-market purchase or compensation issuance?

This was a compensation issuance (director retainer paid in stock), not an open-market purchase.