Gentex (GNTX) General Counsel gets stock grants, sells 9,024 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GENTEX CORP General Counsel Ryan Scott P reported multiple stock transactions in Gentex common shares. He acquired 11,000 shares on February 19, 2026 and 25,782 shares on February 17, 2026 as grants, both at a stated price of $0.00 per share. The 25,782-share grant is performance-based, with the total tied to long-term incentives and vesting 100% three years from the grant date.

On February 17, 2026, he disposed of shares to cover tax obligations, delivering 11,492 shares and 2,907 shares at $24.89 per share. He also executed open-market sales of 7,145 shares and 1,879 shares at an average price of $24.7302 per share, totaling 9,024 shares sold. After these transactions, he directly owned 44,279 Gentex 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^*

Ryan Scott P

(Last) (First) (Middle)

600 NORTH CENTENNIAL STREET

(Street)

ZEELAND MI 49464

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GENTEX CORP [ GNTX ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	General Counsel

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/17/2026

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	02/17/2026		A(1)		25,782	A	$0.00	67,702(2)	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		F		11,492	D	$24.89	56,210	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		F		2,907	D	$24.89	53,303	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		S		7,145	D	$24.7302	46,158	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		S		1,879	D	$24.7302	44,279	D
Common Stock	02/19/2026		A(3)		11,000	A	$0.00	55,279	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. 25,782 shares are performance-based shares where the total number of shares granted were based on long term performance incentives.

2. Shares purchased through the Gentex Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan, a Section 423(b) plan

3. These shares vest 100% three years from grant award date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Kevin Nash for Scott P. Ryan by Power of Attorney	02/19/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Gentex (GNTX) General Counsel report?

Gentex General Counsel Ryan Scott P reported stock grants and disposals. He received 11,000 and 25,782 common shares as awards, then disposed of shares for taxes and sold 9,024 shares in open-market trades, ending with direct ownership of 44,279 shares.

How many Gentex (GNTX) shares did the General Counsel sell?

The General Counsel sold 9,024 Gentex common shares in open-market transactions. These sales occurred at an average price of $24.7302 per share, separate from additional shares delivered to cover tax liabilities associated with equity awards granted on February 17, 2026.

What stock awards did the Gentex (GNTX) General Counsel receive?

He received two common stock awards: 11,000 shares on February 19, 2026 and 25,782 shares on February 17, 2026. The 25,782-share award is performance-based, tied to long-term incentives, and is scheduled to vest 100% three years from the grant award date.

What was the purpose of the Gentex (GNTX) tax-withholding share disposals?

Two disposals of 11,492 and 2,907 Gentex shares were made to satisfy tax obligations. These tax-withholding transactions used shares valued at $24.89 each, allowing the insider to cover exercise price or tax liabilities without paying cash to the company.

How many Gentex (GNTX) shares does the General Counsel own after these transactions?

Following the reported grants, tax-related disposals, and open-market sales, the General Counsel directly owns 44,279 Gentex common shares. This figure reflects his remaining holdings after both acquiring performance-based awards and selling a portion of his vested stock.

Are any Gentex (GNTX) insider awards performance-based or subject to vesting?

Yes. The 25,782-share award reported by the General Counsel is performance-based, with the total tied to long-term performance incentives. According to the disclosure, these shares are scheduled to vest 100% three years from the grant award date, subject to conditions.