[144] Golden Matrix Group, Inc. SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) has filed a Form 4 indicating that Executive Chairman and Director John B. Blystone received 17,065 restricted common shares on 06/27/2025 pursuant to the company’s 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The transaction is coded “A,” signifying an equity award granted at $0 rather than an open-market purchase. After the grant, Blystone’s direct beneficial ownership rises to 236,314 shares. The award will vest on 06/27/2026, strengthening the executive’s equity stake and aligning leadership incentives with shareholders. No sales, option exercises, or derivative transactions were reported in this filing.

Positive

• Executive Chairman increased direct holdings by 17,065 shares, bringing his stake to 236,314 shares, enhancing insider alignment.
• Restricted stock vests in one year, providing a retention and performance incentive without immediate shareholder dilution.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR – 17,065-share restricted stock award adds to insider stake; neutral short-term impact.

The award increases the Executive Chairman’s direct ownership to 236,314 shares, but because it is a zero-cost grant rather than an open-market buy, near-term valuation impact is limited. Still, a larger equity position marginally improves alignment incentives, which can be viewed as a modest positive governance signal. No cash outflow or earnings effect is involved, so the market reaction is likely muted.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR – Standard annual equity grant; aligns pay with performance, limited strategic signal.

The use of restricted stock that vests after one year reflects common best practice for executive compensation, encouraging retention and long-term focus. The single-year cliff vest is shorter than multi-year tranches seen at larger peers, indicating a relatively near-term alignment horizon. Because the award is routine and represents a small percentage of outstanding shares, I classify the disclosure as not materially impactful for governance risk assessments.

Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

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Submission Contact Information
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144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer

SEC File Number

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Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold

See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.

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144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
common	Oppenheimber & Co, Inc 85 Broad st New York NY 10004	50000	87250.00	132087080	06/30/2025	NASDAQ

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common	09/16/2021	compensation	issuer			50000	09/16/2021	n/a

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Nothing to Report

144: Remarks and Signature

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Date of Notice

ATTENTION:

The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.

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ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)

FAQ

How many Worthington Steel (WS) shares did Executive Chairman John B. Blystone acquire?

He was granted 17,065 restricted common shares on 06/27/2025.

What is John B. Blystone’s total direct beneficial ownership after the transaction?

Following the award, he directly owns 236,314 WS shares.

What transaction code appears in the Form 4 for this grant?

The filing lists transaction code "A", indicating an equity award or acquisition from the issuer.

When will the restricted shares granted to Blystone vest?

The restricted stock will vest on 06/27/2026, one year after the grant date.

Was any cash paid for the newly acquired shares?

No. The restricted stock was granted at a price of $0 per share.