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Hovnanian (NYSE: HOV) CFO nets shares after 4,136 PSU settlement

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Hovnanian Enterprises CFO Brad G. O'Connor settled vested 2021 Performance Share Units into 4,136 shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. In connection with this settlement, 2,020 shares were disposed of to cover tax obligations at $120.87 per share, a standard tax-withholding mechanism rather than an open-market sale. After these transactions, O'Connor directly holds 43,325 Class A shares, reflecting a modest net increase in his equity position.

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Insider O'Connor Brad G
Role CFO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Performance Share Units (2021) 4,136 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common Stock 4,136 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 2,020 $120.87 $244K
Holdings After Transaction: Performance Share Units (2021) — 0 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Stock — 43,325 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Reflects the settlement of vested Performance Share Units into Class A Common Stock, par value $.01, per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock") on a one-for-one basis. Vested Performance Share Units convert into Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis These Performance Share Units vested on June 11, 2024 and were to be delivered in shares of Class A Common Stock on the date that is two years following the vesting date.
PSUs converted 4,136 shares 2021 Performance Share Units settled into Class A Common Stock
Tax-withheld shares 2,020 shares Shares disposed to cover tax obligations
Tax price per share $120.87 per share Value used for tax-withholding disposition
Shares held after transactions 43,325 shares Direct Class A holdings by CFO after settlement and withholding
Derivative exercises 4,136 shares Exercise/conversion of derivative security (Performance Share Units)
Tax-withholding disposition 2,020 shares Recorded as code F transaction on June 11, 2026
Performance Share Units financial
"Reflects the settlement of vested Performance Share Units into Class A Common Stock"
Performance share units are a type of company stock award given to employees that depend on the company meeting specific goals or targets. If these goals are achieved, the employee receives shares or the value of shares; if not, they may receive little or no compensation. This aligns employees’ interests with the company's success and encourages performance that benefits investors.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
Class A Common Stock financial
"convert into Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
vested financial
"These Performance Share Units vested on June 11, 2024"
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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*
O'Connor Brad G

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC.
90 MATAWAN ROAD

(Street)
MATAWAN NEW JERSEY 07747

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES INC [ HOV ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CFO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/11/2026
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
Class A Common Stock06/11/2026M4,136A$0(1)43,325D
Class A Common Stock06/11/2026F2,020D$120.8741,305D
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 Share Units (2021)(2)06/11/2026M4,136 (3) (3)Class A Common Stock4,136$0.00000.0000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Reflects the settlement of vested Performance Share Units into Class A Common Stock, par value $.01, per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock") on a one-for-one basis.
2. Vested Performance Share Units convert into Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis
3. These Performance Share Units vested on June 11, 2024 and were to be delivered in shares of Class A Common Stock on the date that is two years following the vesting date.
Elizabeth D. Tice Attorney-in-Fact06/15/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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FAQ

What did HOV CFO Brad O'Connor report in this Form 4?

CFO Brad O’Connor reported settlement of vested 2021 Performance Share Units into 4,136 Class A shares. As part of this compensation event, 2,020 shares were withheld to cover taxes, with the remaining shares added to his direct holdings.

Did the HOV CFO buy or sell Hovnanian stock on the market?

No open-market buy or sell occurred. The Form 4 shows a derivative exercise converting Performance Share Units into common shares and a tax-withholding disposition, where 2,020 shares were surrendered to cover tax liabilities, not sold in the market.

How many HOV shares were converted from Performance Share Units?

A total of 4,136 vested 2021 Performance Share Units converted into 4,136 shares of Hovnanian Class A Common Stock. The units convert on a one-for-one basis, turning accrued equity awards into actual company shares for the executive.

How many HOV shares were used to cover the CFO’s taxes?

O’Connor used 2,020 shares of Class A Common Stock to satisfy tax obligations at $120.87 per share. This tax-withholding disposition is a common administrative step when equity awards vest and does not represent a discretionary market sale.

What are the HOV CFO’s direct share holdings after these transactions?

Following the settlement and tax withholding, Brad O’Connor directly holds 43,325 shares of Hovnanian Class A Common Stock. This reflects a net increase in his ownership from the conversion of vested Performance Share Units into actual shares.

What are Hovnanian 2021 Performance Share Units mentioned in the filing?

The 2021 Performance Share Units are equity awards that vest based on performance conditions and then settle into Class A Common Stock. These units vested on June 11, 2024 and were scheduled to be delivered in shares two years after the vesting date.