Fuel Tech (FTEK) director receives 15,000 restricted stock units

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Jones Sharon L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Fuel Tech, Inc. director Sharon L. Jones received a grant of 15,000 Restricted Stock Units as equity compensation. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Fuel Tech common stock. The RSUs were approved by non-employee directors on June 3, 2026 and vest one year after the June 4, 2026 grant date.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Jones Sharon L

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	15,000	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 15,000 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one stock of FTEK Common Stock. The grant of the Restricted Stock Units was approved by the non-employee directors of the Compensation Committee of Fuel Tech, Inc. on June 3, 2026. The Restricted Stock Units vest on the one-year anniversary after the transaction date shown above.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 15,000 units Underlying shares: 15,000 shares Exercise price: $0.00 per unit +1 more

4 metrics

RSUs granted 15,000 units Restricted Stock Units granted to director on June 4, 2026

Underlying shares 15,000 shares Common stock underlying granted RSUs

Exercise price $0.00 per unit RSU grant, no purchase price required

Total derivative holdings after transaction 15,000 units RSUs held following grant

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Compensation Committee, vest

3 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one stock of FTEK Common Stock."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Compensation Committee financial

"The grant of the Restricted Stock Units was approved by the non-employee directors of the Compensation Committee of Fuel Tech, Inc."

A compensation committee is a group within a company's leadership responsible for setting and reviewing how much top executives and employees are paid, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits. It matters to investors because fair and effective pay decisions can influence a company's performance, leadership motivation, and overall governance, helping ensure that the company’s management is aligned with shareholders’ interests.

vest financial

"The Restricted Stock Units vest on the one-year anniversary after the transaction date shown above."

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

06/05/2026 - 04:12 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^*

Jones Sharon L

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O FUEL TECH,

27601 BELLA VISTA PARKWAY

(Street)

WARRENVILLE

ILLINOIS

60555

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FUEL TECH, INC. [ FTEK ]

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)
06/04/2026

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)

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)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	06/04/2026		A		15,000		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Common Stock	15,000	$0	15,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one stock of FTEK Common Stock. The grant of the Restricted Stock Units was approved by the non-employee directors of the Compensation Committee of Fuel Tech, Inc. on June 3, 2026.

2. The Restricted Stock Units vest on the one-year anniversary after the transaction date shown above.

	/s/ Sharon L Jones	06/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Fuel Tech (FTEK) report for Sharon L. Jones?

Fuel Tech reported that director Sharon L. Jones received 15,000 Restricted Stock Units as an equity grant. Each RSU is a contingent right to one share of common stock, providing stock-based compensation tied to future vesting conditions.

How many Fuel Tech (FTEK) Restricted Stock Units were granted to Sharon L. Jones?

Sharon L. Jones was granted 15,000 Restricted Stock Units. These units, if they vest, each convert into one share of Fuel Tech common stock, aligning her compensation more closely with the company’s long-term share performance and future results.

When do Sharon L. Jones’s Fuel Tech (FTEK) RSUs vest?

The Restricted Stock Units granted to Sharon L. Jones vest on the one-year anniversary after the June 4, 2026 transaction date. Vesting requires her to satisfy the time-based service condition before shares of common stock are actually delivered.

What does each Fuel Tech (FTEK) Restricted Stock Unit represent in this grant?

Each Restricted Stock Unit in this grant represents a contingent right to receive one share of Fuel Tech common stock. The rights become actual shares only after the vesting date is reached and conditions in the award agreement are satisfied.

Who approved the Fuel Tech (FTEK) RSU grant to Sharon L. Jones?

The grant of Restricted Stock Units to Sharon L. Jones was approved by the non-employee directors of the Compensation Committee of Fuel Tech, Inc. on June 3, 2026, as part of the company’s governance process for director equity awards.