Generac (GNRC) president gets stock, options as shares withheld for tax

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Generac Holdings President, Energy Technology, Norman P. Taffe reported equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions. On March 1, 2026, he received a stock option for 2,020 shares at an exercise price of $0.00, vesting in four equal annual installments, and restricted stock awards totaling 4,294 common shares that vest in three equal annual installments, all subject to continued service. To cover tax obligations, he disposed of an aggregate 1,897 common shares at $228.14 per share, leaving him with 16,697 common shares held directly.

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^*

Taffe Norman P

(Last) (First) (Middle)

S45 W29290 HWY.59

C/O GENERAC HOLDINGS INC.

(Street)

WAUKESHA WI 53189

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GENERAC HOLDINGS INC. [ GNRC ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President Energy Technology

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026

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	03/01/2026		A		1,096(1)	A	$0	15,107	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		A		1,816	A	$0	16,923	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		A		1,382	A	$0	18,305	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		575	D	$228.14	17,730	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		443	D	$228.14	17,287	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		287	D	$228.14	17,000	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		303	D	$228.14	16,697	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		289	D	$228.14	16,408	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
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$228.14	03/01/2026		A		2,020		(2)	03/01/2036	Common Stock	2,020	$0	2,020	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Subject to continued service through the vesting date, the Restricted Shares shall all vest in equal installments on each of the first three (3) anniversaries of the Date of Grant.

2. Subject to continued service through the vesting date, the Options shall all vest in equal installments on each of the first four (4) anniversaries of the Date of Grant.

	/s/ Raj Kanuru, Attorney in Fact	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Generac (GNRC) executive Norman P. Taffe report?

Norman P. Taffe reported grants and tax-related share dispositions. He received a stock option for 2,020 shares and restricted stock totaling 4,294 shares, and used 1,897 shares of common stock at $228.14 each to satisfy tax obligations, all held directly.

How many Generac (GNRC) stock options were granted to Norman P. Taffe?

He was granted a stock option covering 2,020 shares. The option was awarded at an exercise price of $0.00 per share and is scheduled to vest in four equal annual installments, subject to his continued service through each applicable vesting date.

What restricted stock awards did Norman P. Taffe receive from Generac (GNRC)?

He received restricted stock awards totaling 4,294 common shares. These restricted shares are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments, conditioned on his continued service through each vesting date, increasing his direct ownership stake in Generac common stock.

Why did Norman P. Taffe dispose of Generac (GNRC) shares in this Form 4?

The reported share disposals were tax-withholding transactions. A total of 1,897 common shares were delivered at $228.14 per share to satisfy exercise price or tax liabilities associated with his awards, rather than discretionary open-market sales of Generac stock.

What is Norman P. Taffe’s Generac (GNRC) share ownership after these transactions?

Following the reported grants and tax-withholding dispositions, Norman P. Taffe directly owns 16,697 shares of Generac common stock. This figure reflects his updated direct holdings after the combination of new equity awards and shares used to cover related tax obligations.

How do the Generac (GNRC) equity awards to Norman P. Taffe vest over time?

The restricted shares vest in three equal annual installments, subject to continued service. The stock options vest in four equal annual installments, also contingent on continued service. These schedules are designed to align his compensation with long-term company performance and retention.