Equity award boosts HNI (NYSE: HNI) CEO’s direct share holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HNI CORP President & CEO Jeffrey D. Lorenger received an equity award of 75,061 shares of common stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units under the company’s 2017 Stock-Based Compensation Plan. These RSUs convert into common stock in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the grant date, contingent on his continued service.

Following this grant, Lorenger directly holds 180,284 common shares. The filing also reports indirect holdings of 217,054.462 shares held by a trust and 7,674.193 shares held through a profit sharing retirement plan.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Lorenger Jeffrey D

Role President & CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	75,061	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 180,284 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 217,054.462 shares (Indirect, By Trust)

Footnotes (1)

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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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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Lorenger Jeffrey D

(Last) (First) (Middle)

600 EAST SECOND STREET

(Street)

MUSCATINE IA 52761

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/18/2026

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	02/18/2026		A		75,061(1)	A	$0	180,284	D
Common Stock								217,054.462	I	By Trust
Common Stock								7,674.193	I	Profit Sharing Retirement 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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects shares of Common Stock of Issuer underlying Restricted Stock Units granted under the Issuer's 2017 Stock-Based Compensation Plan convertible to such Common Stock subject to vesting in three equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to the reporting person's continued service on each applicable vesting date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Steven M. Bradford; by Power of Attorney	02/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did HNI (HNI) CEO Jeffrey Lorenger report in this Form 4 filing?

Jeffrey D. Lorenger reported an award of 75,061 HNI common shares via Restricted Stock Units. These RSUs were granted under the 2017 Stock-Based Compensation Plan and will convert into common stock over time, subject to service-based vesting conditions.

How many HNI (HNI) shares did the CEO acquire in this transaction?

The CEO acquired 75,061 shares of HNI common stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units. These units represent a stock-based award that will settle into shares in three equal annual installments if he continues in service on each vesting date.

What are the vesting terms of the HNI (HNI) CEO’s new Restricted Stock Units?

The 75,061 Restricted Stock Units vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on the first anniversary of the grant date and each tranche requires Jeffrey D. Lorenger’s continued service with HNI CORP on the applicable vesting date.

How many HNI (HNI) shares does the CEO hold after this award?

After the award, Jeffrey D. Lorenger directly holds 180,284 HNI common shares. In addition, the filing reports 217,054.462 shares held indirectly by a trust and 7,674.193 shares held indirectly through a profit sharing retirement plan.

Is the HNI (HNI) CEO’s award a purchase or a stock-based grant?

The transaction is a stock-based grant categorized as a Restricted Stock Unit award. It is described as shares of HNI common stock underlying RSUs granted under the 2017 Stock-Based Compensation Plan, rather than an open-market stock purchase.

What plan governs the HNI (HNI) CEO’s new Restricted Stock Units?

The new Restricted Stock Units were granted under HNI CORP’s 2017 Stock-Based Compensation Plan. This plan provides for stock-based awards that convert into common shares over time, subject to vesting conditions tied to the executive’s continued service.