Global Industrial (GIC) SVP gets stock grants with tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL Co executive Claudia Hughes, SVP & Chief Sales Officer, reported equity awards and related tax withholding in company stock. She received 4,527 restricted stock units under the 2020 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan that vest ratably over four years from the February 13, 2026 grant date.

Hughes also acquired 884 shares upon vesting of performance-based restricted stock units from an award originally granted on February 13, 2022, and surrendered 263 shares at $32.17 per share to cover tax liabilities tied to that vesting. After these transactions, she directly owns 42,277 common shares.

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^*

Hughes Claudia

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL COMPANY

11 HARBOR PARK DRIVE

(Street)

PORT WASHINGTON NY 11050

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL Co [ GIC ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/13/2026

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
Common Stock	02/13/2026		A		4,527(1)	A	$0	41,656	D
Common Stock	02/13/2026		A		884(2)	A	$0	42,540	D
Common Stock	02/13/2026		F		263(3)	D	$32.17	42,277	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. On February 13, 2026, the reporting person was granted restricted stock units pursuant to the Issuer's 2020 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan, which will vest ratably over four years from the date of grant.

2. Shares of common stock issued upon vesting of performance-based restricted stock units in accordance with the terms of a Performance Restricted Stock Unit award originally granted on February 13, 2022.

3. Shares surrendered for payment of tax liability incident to vesting of the Performance Restricted Stock Unit award originally granted on February 13, 2022.

Remarks:

	/s/ Claudia Hughes by April Gruder as Attorney-in-Fact	02/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL (GIC) report for Claudia Hughes?

Claudia Hughes reported equity awards and tax withholding in GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL stock. She received 4,527 restricted stock units and 884 shares from performance-based units, then surrendered 263 shares to cover taxes, ending with direct ownership of 42,277 common shares.

How many GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL (GIC) shares did Claudia Hughes acquire in the latest Form 4?

Claudia Hughes acquired 4,527 restricted stock units plus 884 common shares. The 4,527 units were granted under the 2020 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan, while 884 shares came from vesting of performance-based restricted stock units granted on February 13, 2022.

Why were 263 GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL (GIC) shares surrendered by Claudia Hughes?

Claudia Hughes surrendered 263 GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL common shares to pay tax liabilities from a performance-based restricted stock unit vesting. The shares were valued at $32.17 per share and were used specifically to satisfy tax obligations tied to the 2022 performance award.

What incentive plan governs Claudia Hughes’ new GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL (GIC) stock units?

The 4,527 restricted stock units granted to Claudia Hughes are under GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL’s 2020 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan. These units vest ratably over four years from the February 13, 2026 grant date, linking long-term compensation to multi-year service and performance.

What is Claudia Hughes’ GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL (GIC) share ownership after these transactions?

Following the reported equity grants, vesting, and tax share surrender, Claudia Hughes directly owns 42,277 GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL common shares. This figure reflects the net result of the 4,527-unit grant, 884-share vesting, and 263-share tax-related disposition reported for February 13, 2026.