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Hour Loop (HOUR) director awarded 1,586 common shares as board compensation

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GAO MINGHUI reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Hour Loop, Inc director stock grant reported. Director GAO MINGHUI received a grant of 1,586 shares of Hour Loop common stock on 2026-07-01 at a stated price of $0.00 per share, described as compensation for services rendered and approved by the Board of Directors.

Following this grant, the director directly owns 30,594 shares of common stock. This is a non-cash, compensation-related award rather than an open-market purchase or sale, so it mainly reflects how the company pays its board rather than a change in trading sentiment.

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Insider GAO MINGHUI
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 1,586 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 30,594 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. [object Object]
Shares granted 1,586 shares Common stock grant on July 1, 2026
Grant price per share $0.00 per share Stated grant price for stock compensation
Total shares after grant 30,594 shares Director’s direct holdings following transaction
Transaction code A (Grant, award, or other acquisition) Form 4 non-derivative transaction in common stock
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
Common Stock financial
"security_title: Common Stock"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
Board of Directors financial
"approved by the issuer's Board of Directors, of common stock"
The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.
compensation for services rendered financial
"common stock to the reporting person, as compensation for services rendered"
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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).
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*
GAO MINGHUI
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O HOUR LOOP, INC.
8201 164TH AVE NE #200
(Street)
REDMOND WASHINGTON 98052-7615
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Hour Loop, Inc [ HOUR ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026		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 Stock07/01/2026A(1)1,586A$030,594D
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents a grant, approved by the issuer's Board of Directors, of common stock to the reporting person, as compensation for services rendered.
/s/ Minghui Gao07/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Hour Loop (HOUR) report for GAO MINGHUI?

Hour Loop reported that director GAO MINGHUI received a grant of 1,586 shares of common stock. The award was approved by the Board and provided as compensation for services rendered, rather than as an open-market stock purchase or sale.

How many Hour Loop (HOUR) shares does GAO MINGHUI own after the latest Form 4?

After the reported grant, director GAO MINGHUI directly holds 30,594 shares of Hour Loop common stock. This figure includes the 1,586-share award granted on July 1, 2026, which was issued as stock-based compensation for board service.

Was the Hour Loop (HOUR) Form 4 transaction a market buy or sell?

The Form 4 shows a stock grant, not a market buy or sell. The 1,586 shares of common stock were awarded at a stated price of $0.00 per share as compensation for services, approved by the company’s Board of Directors.

What does the transaction code "A" mean in Hour Loop (HOUR) director’s Form 4?

The transaction code “A” on the Form 4 indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition. In this case, 1,586 shares of Hour Loop common stock were granted to director GAO MINGHUI as board compensation, rather than bought on the open market.

Is the Hour Loop (HOUR) director stock grant a cash or non-cash compensation event?

The reported transaction is a non-cash compensation event. The director received 1,586 shares of Hour Loop common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share, granted by the Board as compensation for services rendered instead of a cash payment.