Equity awards boost Gorman-Rupp (NYSE: GRC) CEO share holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gorman-Rupp Co President and CEO Scott A. King reported stock-based awards of common shares. On February 25, 2026, he acquired 6,210 and 6,167 common shares at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting grants under the company’s equity incentive plans rather than open-market purchases.

Footnotes state these include restricted stock units that vest annually over three years and performance-based shares tied to 2024–2025 goals that vest on December 31, 2026. The filing also notes 2,135 common shares held indirectly via a 401-K plan after these updates.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider King Scott A

Role President and CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	6,210	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Common Stock	6,167	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock (401-K Plan)	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 79,695 shares (Direct); Common Stock (401-K Plan) — 2,135 shares (Indirect, By 401-K Trust)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents restricted stock units granted under the Company's equity incentive plans, which vest in annual installments over a three-year vesting period. Balance reflects 23 shares of common stock acquired under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan between January 1, 2026 and February 25, 2026. Performance-based shares awarded under the Company's equity incentive plans after achieving specific performance goals over the 2024-2025 performance period, which vest on December 31, 2026.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

King Scott A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

600 SOUTH AIRPORT ROAD

(Street)

MANSFIELD OH 44903

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GORMAN RUPP CO [ GRC ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President and CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/25/2026

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	02/25/2026		A		6,210(1)	A	$0.00	79,695(2)	D
Common Stock	02/25/2026		A		6,167(3)	A	$0.00	85,862	D
Common Stock (401-K Plan)								2,135	I	By 401-K Trust

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. Represents restricted stock units granted under the Company's equity incentive plans, which vest in annual installments over a three-year vesting period.

2. Balance reflects 23 shares of common stock acquired under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan between January 1, 2026 and February 25, 2026.

3. Performance-based shares awarded under the Company's equity incentive plans after achieving specific performance goals over the 2024-2025 performance period, which vest on December 31, 2026.

	Scott A. King BY:/s/Brigette A. Burnell Attorney-in-Fact	02/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did GRC CEO Scott A. King report on this Form 4?

Scott A. King reported stock-based awards, not market trades. He acquired two blocks of common stock as equity grants at $0.00 per share, plus updated holdings in his 401-K plan, reflecting compensation and savings activity rather than open-market buying or selling.

How many GRC shares were granted to the CEO in the reported awards?

The CEO received two stock awards totaling 12,377 shares. One grant covered 6,210 common shares and another 6,167 shares, both at a stated price of $0.00 per share, indicating equity compensation issued under Gorman-Rupp’s incentive arrangements.

What types of equity awards did GRC disclose for its CEO in this filing?

The filing describes restricted stock units and performance-based shares. Restricted stock units vest in equal annual installments over three years, while separate performance-based shares were granted after meeting 2024–2025 performance goals and are scheduled to vest on December 31, 2026.

When do the performance-based GRC shares reported for the CEO vest?

The performance-based shares are scheduled to vest on December 31, 2026. These awards were granted under Gorman-Rupp’s equity incentive plans after achieving specific performance goals over the 2024–2025 performance period and follow the vesting timetable described in the footnotes.

How many GRC shares does the CEO hold through the company 401-K plan?

The filing shows 2,135 GRC shares held via the 401-K plan. A footnote explains this balance includes 23 shares of common stock acquired under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan between January 1, 2026 and February 25, 2026, held indirectly by a 401-K trust.

Did the GRC CEO buy or sell any shares on the open market in this Form 4?

The reported CEO transactions are equity grants, not open-market trades. Both acquisitions use transaction code A, with a $0.00 per-share price, indicating stock compensation awards. No coded open-market purchases or sales are shown in the provided transaction details.