Hour Loop director awarded 1,600 shares

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

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/07/2026 - 04:05 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

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

Hour Loop, Inc. director Gao Minghui reported receiving a grant of 1,600 shares of Common Stock. The shares were approved by the company’s Board of Directors as compensation for services rendered and carried a stated price of $0.0000 per share. Following this award, Gao directly holds 29,008 shares of Hour Loop common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 1,600 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider GAO MINGHUI

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,600	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 29,008 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents a grant, approved by the issuer's Board of Directors, of common stock to the reporting person, as compensation for services rendered.

Key Figures

Shares granted: 1,600 shares Grant price per share: $0.0000 per share Shares held after transaction: 29,008 shares

3 metrics

Shares granted 1,600 shares Common Stock grant coded “A” as a compensatory award

Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Stated transaction price for the 1,600-share award

Shares held after transaction 29,008 shares Total Hour Loop Common Stock directly owned after the grant

Key Terms

Form 4, Common Stock, transaction code "A", Board of Directors, +1 more

5 terms

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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.

transaction code "A" financial

""transaction_code": "A""

Board of Directors regulatory

"Represents a grant, approved by the issuer's Board of Directors"

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"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Gao Minghui report at Hour Loop (HOUR)?

Director Gao Minghui reported an acquisition of 1,600 shares of Hour Loop common stock. The Form 4 shows this as a grant or award transaction coded “A,” treated as compensation rather than an open-market purchase, increasing direct holdings to 29,008 shares.

Was the Hour Loop (HOUR) share grant to Gao Minghui an open-market purchase?

No, the 1,600 shares were granted as compensation, not bought in the market. The transaction code “A” and footnote explain it is a Board-approved award of common stock for services rendered, with a stated price of $0.0000 per share.

How many Hour Loop (HOUR) shares does Gao Minghui hold after this grant?

After receiving the 1,600-share grant, Gao Minghui directly holds 29,008 shares of Hour Loop common stock. This figure, reported in the Form 4, reflects total direct ownership immediately following the award transaction disclosed in the filing.

What is the transaction code used in Gao Minghui’s Hour Loop (HOUR) Form 4?

The filing uses transaction code “A,” indicating a grant, award, or other acquisition. This code confirms the 1,600 Hour Loop common shares were issued as a compensatory award, not as an open-market trade, aligning with the Board-approved compensation footnote.

How was the Hour Loop (HOUR) stock grant to Gao Minghui approved and described?

The grant was approved by Hour Loop’s Board of Directors and described as common stock awarded to the reporting person as compensation for services rendered. This description appears in the Form 4 footnote, clarifying the compensatory nature of the 1,600-share issuance.

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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^*

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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/06/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/06/2026		A(1)		1,600	A	$0	29,008	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, approved by the issuer's Board of Directors, of common stock to the reporting person, as compensation for services rendered.

	/s/ Minghui Gao	04/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)