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Hecla Mining (HL) COO receives RSUs, performance rights and tax withholding

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Hecla Mining Senior Vice President & COO Carlos Roberto Aguiar reported routine equity compensation and related adjustments. He received 24,640 restricted stock units and a matching grant of 24,640 performance rights on common stock, and a portion of previously granted units vested.

To cover tax on vested restricted stock units, the company withheld 21,659 shares at $15.98 per share in a tax-withholding disposition. A separate entry reflects 10,210 shares held in his 401(k) plan. Following these transactions, his holdings include directly held shares, 401(k) shares, performance-based rights, and unvested stock units.

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Insider Aguiar Rodriguez Carlos Roberto
Role Sr. VP & COO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Performance rights 24,640 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 21,659 $15.98 $346K
Grant/Award Common Stock 24,640 $15.98 $394K
Other Common Stock 10,210 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Performance rights — 331,927 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 331,927 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 10,210 shares (Indirect, Held in 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Mr. Aguiar was awarded (i) 31,977 restricted stock units on August 7, 2023, 48,138 restricted stock units on June 21, 2024, and 65,399 restricted stock units on June 23, 2025. One-third of those restricted stock units vested on June 22, 2026. To cover his tax liability on those vested units, Hecla Mining Company withheld 21,659. Consists of 99,255 shares held directly, 10,210 shares in 401(k) Plan, 138,177 performance-based rights, and 84,285 unvested stock units. Award of restricted stock units that vest as follows: 8,214 shares on June 21, 2027, 8,213 shares on June 21, 2028, and 8,213 shares on June 21, 2029. See footnote 2. Held as 905.191 units in Mr. Aguiar's 401(k) account under the Hecla Mining Company Capital Accumulation Plan and estimated to be 10,210 shares. Mr. Aguiar was awarded performance rights representing the contingent right to receive between $393,750 and $787,500 worth of Hecla Mining Company common stock based on Hecla Mining Company's Total Shareholder Return performance over the 3-year period (January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028) relative to our peers. Examples of the potential grant of shares to Mr. Aguiar under this plan are as follows: 100th percentile rank among peers = maximum award at 200% of target ($787,500 in stock); 50th percentile rank among peers = target award at grant value ($393,750 in stock), and 0 percentile rank among peers = threshold award below 25% of target. See footnote 2.
Shares withheld for taxes 21,659 shares at $15.98 Tax-withholding disposition on vested restricted stock units
New RSU grant 24,640 restricted stock units Grant, award, or other acquisition on common stock
New performance rights 24,640 performance rights Derivative grant with underlying common stock
Directly held shares 99,255 shares Direct ownership as described in holdings breakdown
401(k) plan shares 10,210 shares Held as 905.191 units in 401(k) account
Performance-based rights 138,177 rights Performance-based rights included in total holdings
Unvested stock units 84,285 units Unvested restricted stock units in current equity position
Performance rights value range $393,750–$787,500 Contingent stock value based on TSR performance 2026–2028
restricted stock units financial
"Mr. Aguiar was awarded (i) 31,977 restricted stock units on August 7, 2023..."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
performance rights financial
"Mr. Aguiar was awarded performance rights representing the contingent right to receive..."
Performance rights are conditional awards that give employees or executives the promise of receiving company shares or cash only if the business meets specific targets or survives for a set period. They work like a bonus you only get when certain goals are hit, so they matter to investors because they can increase the number of shares outstanding (dilution), signal management’s incentives and confidence in future results, and affect per-share earnings and valuation.
Total Shareholder Return financial
"based on Hecla Mining Company's Total Shareholder Return performance over the 3-year period..."
Total shareholder return is the overall gain an investor gets from owning a stock, combining changes in the share price plus any cash payouts like dividends, and assuming those payouts are reinvested in more shares. Investors use it like a single score that shows the true return on their investment—similar to checking both the growth of a savings account and the interest earned—to compare how well different companies or investments perform over time.
tax liability financial
"To cover his tax liability on those vested units, Hecla Mining Company withheld 21,659."
401(k) Plan financial
"Held as 905.191 units in Mr. Aguiar's 401(k) account under the Hecla Mining Company Capital Accumulation Plan..."
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Aguiar Rodriguez Carlos Roberto
(Last)(First)(Middle)
6500 N. MINERAL DR.
SUITE 200
(Street)
COEUR D'ALENE IDAHO 83815
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HECLA MINING CO/DE/ [ HL ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Sr. VP & COO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/22/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/22/2026F21,659(1)D$15.98331,927(2)D
Common Stock06/22/2026A24,640(3)A$15.98331,927(4)D
Common Stock06/22/2026J10,210(5)A$010,210IHeld in 401(k) Plan
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Performance rights$006/22/2026A24,640(6)01/01/202901/01/2029Common Stock24,640$0331,927(7)D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Mr. Aguiar was awarded (i) 31,977 restricted stock units on August 7, 2023, 48,138 restricted stock units on June 21, 2024, and 65,399 restricted stock units on June 23, 2025. One-third of those restricted stock units vested on June 22, 2026. To cover his tax liability on those vested units, Hecla Mining Company withheld 21,659.
2. Consists of 99,255 shares held directly, 10,210 shares in 401(k) Plan, 138,177 performance-based rights, and 84,285 unvested stock units.
3. Award of restricted stock units that vest as follows: 8,214 shares on June 21, 2027, 8,213 shares on June 21, 2028, and 8,213 shares on June 21, 2029.
4. See footnote 2.
5. Held as 905.191 units in Mr. Aguiar's 401(k) account under the Hecla Mining Company Capital Accumulation Plan and estimated to be 10,210 shares.
6. Mr. Aguiar was awarded performance rights representing the contingent right to receive between $393,750 and $787,500 worth of Hecla Mining Company common stock based on Hecla Mining Company's Total Shareholder Return performance over the 3-year period (January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028) relative to our peers. Examples of the potential grant of shares to Mr. Aguiar under this plan are as follows: 100th percentile rank among peers = maximum award at 200% of target ($787,500 in stock); 50th percentile rank among peers = target award at grant value ($393,750 in stock), and 0 percentile rank among peers = threshold award below 25% of target.
7. See footnote 2.
Tami D. Whitman, Attorney-in-Fact for Carlos Aguiar06/22/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What equity awards did Hecla Mining (HL) COO Carlos Aguiar receive in this Form 4?

Carlos Aguiar received 24,640 restricted stock units and 24,640 performance rights tied to Hecla Mining common stock. These awards form part of his long-term incentive compensation and are subject to future vesting and performance conditions described in the filing footnotes.

How many Hecla Mining (HL) shares were withheld for taxes on the COO’s vested units?

To satisfy tax obligations on vested restricted stock units, Hecla Mining withheld 21,659 shares at $15.98 per share. This F-code transaction is a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale, and is a common mechanism for handling equity award tax liabilities.

What is the potential value of the performance rights granted to Hecla Mining (HL) COO?

Mr. Aguiar’s performance rights represent a contingent value between $393,750 and $787,500 in Hecla Mining stock. The final payout depends on Total Shareholder Return from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028 versus peers, with awards scaled by percentile ranking.

How are Carlos Aguiar’s Hecla Mining (HL) shares and rights currently structured?

His position consists of 99,255 shares held directly, 10,210 shares in a 401(k) plan, 138,177 performance-based rights, and 84,285 unvested stock units. Together, these holdings reflect a mix of current ownership and long-term incentive awards subject to vesting or performance.

What vesting schedule applies to the new restricted stock units at Hecla Mining (HL)?

The new award of restricted stock units vests in three tranches: 8,214 shares on June 21, 2027, 8,213 shares on June 21, 2028, and 8,213 shares on June 21, 2029. Vesting spreads the compensation over several years, aligning incentives with longer-term company performance.

How many Hecla Mining (HL) shares does the COO hold through his 401(k) plan?

Mr. Aguiar’s 401(k) account holds 905.191 units, estimated to equal 10,210 shares of Hecla Mining common stock. These shares are reported as indirectly owned through the company’s Capital Accumulation Plan rather than as directly held common stock.