Hackett Group (HCKT) director receives new restricted stock unit grants

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HACKETT GROUP, INC. director Richard N. Hamlin reported equity awards in the form of restricted stock units tied to common stock. He acquired 5,007 shares and 2,503 shares on a grant basis at a stated price of $0.00 per share under the Outside Director Compensation Program. One RSU grant vests in full on February 12, 2027, and another vests in three equal installments beginning February 12, 2027, with each vested unit delivering one share of common stock. The filing also notes 1,300 shares held indirectly through his spouse’s IRA.

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Director received routine stock-based compensation awards.

Director Richard N. Hamlin was granted restricted stock units representing 5,007 and 2,503 shares of common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share. These grants are issued under the company’s Outside Director Compensation Program, indicating planned equity-based board compensation.

The RSUs vest over time, with one grant vesting in full on February 12, 2027 and the other in three equal installments beginning that date. The filing also notes 1,300 shares held indirectly via his spouse’s IRA. Overall, this is routine equity compensation rather than open-market buying or selling, so the informational impact is limited.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider HAMLIN RICHARD N

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	5,007	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,503	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 37,232 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 1,300 shares (Indirect, By Spouse in IRA)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents a grant of restricted stock units (RSUs) issued in connection with the Company's Outside Director Compensation Program. The RSUs vest in full on February 12, 2027. Upon vesting of the RSUs, the reporting person receives shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis Includes 5,771 unvested RSUs. Represents a grant of RSUs issued in connection with the Company's Outside Director Compensation Program. The RSUs vest in three equal installments beginning February 12, 2027. Upon vesting of the RSUs, the reporting person receives shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis. Includes 8,274 unvested RSUs.

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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^*

HAMLIN RICHARD N

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O THE HACKETT GROUP, INC.

1001 BRICKELL BAY DRIVE, SUITE 3000

(Street)

MIAMI FL 33131

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HACKETT GROUP, INC. [ HCKT ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/12/2026

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	02/12/2026		A		5,007	A	$0(1)	37,232(2)	D
Common Stock	02/12/2026		A		2,503	A	$0(3)	39,735(4)	D
Common Stock								1,300	I	By Spouse in IRA

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 a grant of restricted stock units (RSUs) issued in connection with the Company's Outside Director Compensation Program. The RSUs vest in full on February 12, 2027. Upon vesting of the RSUs, the reporting person receives shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis

2. Includes 5,771 unvested RSUs.

3. Represents a grant of RSUs issued in connection with the Company's Outside Director Compensation Program. The RSUs vest in three equal installments beginning February 12, 2027. Upon vesting of the RSUs, the reporting person receives shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis.

4. Includes 8,274 unvested RSUs.

	/s/ Keith Henrich, Attorney-in-Fact	02/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider activity did HCKT director Richard N. Hamlin report on this Form 4?

Richard N. Hamlin reported acquiring restricted stock unit awards representing 5,007 and 2,503 shares of HCKT common stock. These equity awards were granted at a stated price of $0.00 per share under the company’s Outside Director Compensation Program, rather than through open‑market purchases.

How do the new RSU grants for HCKT director Hamlin vest?

One RSU grant vests in full on February 12, 2027, delivering common shares on a one‑for‑one basis. The second grant vests in three equal installments beginning February 12, 2027, also converting each vested unit into one share of Hackett Group common stock.

Are the RSU grants to HCKT director Hamlin open-market purchases of stock?

No, the RSU grants are stock-based compensation awards, not open-market purchases. They were issued under Hackett Group’s Outside Director Compensation Program at a stated price of $0.00 per share and will convert into common stock only as the awards vest over time.

What does the Form 4 show about Hamlin’s indirect ownership in HCKT?

The filing shows 1,300 HCKT common shares held indirectly through his spouse’s IRA. This indirect position is separate from his directly held and RSU-related shares, providing additional detail on his overall beneficial exposure to Hackett Group’s common stock.

How many Hackett Group shares does Hamlin hold after the reported RSU grants?

After the reported grants, Hamlin’s direct holdings are shown as 37,232 and then 39,735 common shares in separate line items, reflecting inclusion of RSUs. Footnotes indicate 5,771 and 8,274 unvested RSUs are included within these figures, which vest according to stated schedules.

What is the significance of the unvested RSUs disclosed for HCKT director Hamlin?

Footnotes state that his reported holdings include 5,771 and 8,274 unvested RSUs. These units represent additional potential shares that will be delivered only upon vesting, illustrating the deferred and performance-aligned nature of his equity compensation as an outside director.