What is the nature of Bruce Ernest Thompson’s new FSTR share award?

The filing describes the transaction as a 2026 Annual Director Equity Award of 2,363 Common Stock shares. It is coded as a grant or award acquisition, meaning compensation-related stock rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Foster L B Co director granted 2,363 shares

Thompson Bruce Ernest reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Thompson Bruce Ernest reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FOSTER L B CO director Bruce Ernest Thompson received an equity grant of 2,363 shares of Common Stock as a 2026 Annual Director Equity Award. The award was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share and increases his direct holdings to 21,915 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 2,363 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Thompson Bruce Ernest

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,363	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 21,915 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

F1. 2026 Annual Director Equity Award

Key Figures

Director equity award: 2,363 shares Award price per share: $0.00 per share Shares owned after grant: 21,915 shares

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Director equity award 2,363 shares 2026 Annual Director Equity Award of Common Stock

Award price per share $0.00 per share Grant, award, or other acquisition code A

Shares owned after grant 21,915 shares Total Common Stock directly held following transaction

Key Terms

2026 Annual Director Equity Award, Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Form 4

4 terms

2026 Annual Director Equity Award financial

"Footnote describes the grant as a 2026 Annual Director Equity Award"

Common Stock financial

"Security title for the reported transaction is 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.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"Transaction code description is Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Form 4 regulatory

"Insider transaction is reported on a Form 4 filing"

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.

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What insider transaction did FOSTER L B CO (FSTR) report for Bruce Ernest Thompson?

Bruce Ernest Thompson received a grant of 2,363 shares of FOSTER L B CO Common Stock. This equity award was recorded at $0.00 per share and increased his directly held position to 21,915 shares following the transaction.

How many FSTR shares does Bruce Ernest Thompson hold after this grant?

After receiving the 2,363-share equity award, Bruce Ernest Thompson holds 21,915 shares of FOSTER L B CO Common Stock directly. This total reflects his position immediately following the reported Form 4 transaction.

Was the 2026 director equity award for FSTR granted at a market price?

No, the 2,363-share 2026 Annual Director Equity Award to Bruce Ernest Thompson was reported with a price of $0.00 per share. This indicates a compensation grant rather than a purchase in the open market.

Does the FSTR Form 4 show any stock sales or option exercises by Bruce Ernest Thompson?

The Form 4 only reports an acquisition coded as a grant or award of 2,363 Common Stock shares. It does not list any stock sales, option exercises, gifts, or tax-withholding dispositions in this particular filing.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/22/2026 - 02:00 PM

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^*

Thompson Bruce Ernest

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O L.B. FOSTER COMPANY

415 HOLIDAY DRIVE, SUITE 100

(Street)

PITTSBURGH

PENNSYLVANIA

15220

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/21/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/21/2026		A		2,363⁽¹⁾	A	$0	21,915	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. 2026 Annual Director Equity Award

Remarks:

	Bruce Ernest Thompson by Maribel Castro attorney-in-fact	05/22/2026
	** 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)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR