Director Robert Rivero receives 7,510 RSUs at Hackett Group (HCKT)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rivero Robert A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

HACKETT GROUP, INC. director Robert A. Rivero reported awards of common stock in the form of restricted stock units under the company’s Outside Director Compensation Program. One grant covers 5,007 RSUs that vest in full on February 12, 2027, delivering the same number of common shares at vesting.

A second grant covers 2,503 RSUs that vest in three equal installments beginning February 12, 2027, also on a one-for-one basis into common stock. After these awards, his reported direct holdings include unvested RSUs referenced in the filing.

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^*

Rivero Robert A

(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)	8,448(2)	D
Common Stock	02/12/2026		A		2,503	A	$0(3)	10,951(4)	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. 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 transaction did HACKETT GROUP (HCKT) director Robert Rivero report?

Robert A. Rivero reported awards of restricted stock units rather than open-market purchases or sales. These RSUs were granted under Hackett Group’s Outside Director Compensation Program and will convert into common shares upon future vesting, aligning compensation with the company’s equity performance over time.

How many restricted stock units did HCKT director Robert Rivero receive?

Robert A. Rivero received two RSU grants totaling 7,510 units of Hackett Group common stock. One award is for 5,007 RSUs and the other for 2,503 RSUs. Each RSU converts into one share of common stock when the applicable vesting conditions are satisfied.

When do Robert Rivero’s Hackett Group RSU awards vest?

One RSU award vests in full on February 12, 2027, delivering 5,007 shares. The other 2,503 RSUs vest in three equal installments beginning February 12, 2027. Upon each vesting date, Rivero receives Hackett Group common stock on a one-for-one basis.

Were Robert Rivero’s Hackett Group RSUs granted under a specific program?

Yes. Both RSU awards to Robert A. Rivero were issued in connection with Hackett Group’s Outside Director Compensation Program. This program compensates non-employee directors using equity-based awards, helping tie director compensation directly to the long-term performance of the company’s common stock.

Does the Form 4 for HCKT indicate any open-market buying or selling by Robert Rivero?

No. The Form 4 reports grant or award acquisitions coded as "A," not open-market buy or sell transactions. The entries reflect restricted stock units that were awarded to Rivero and will convert into Hackett Group common shares as they vest according to the stated schedules.