HireQuest director holds 2,638,277 shares after equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HireQuest (HQI): Director Kathleen Shanahan received 1,567 shares of restricted stock on November 7, 2025 as board compensation in lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. The filing shows 2,638,277 shares beneficially owned following the transaction, held directly.

Vesting is staged: 1,306 shares on February 7, 2026 and 261 shares on November 7, 2027. The closing price on the grant date was $9.67 per share.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Shanahan Kathleen M

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,567	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,638,277 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Ms. Shanahan in her capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 1,306 of these shares vest on February 7, 2026 and 261 shares vest on November 7, 2027. Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $9.67 per share.

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 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^*

Shanahan Kathleen M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

111 SPRINGHALL DRIVE

(Street)

GOOSE CREEK SC 29445

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HireQuest, Inc. [ HQI ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/07/2025

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	11/07/2025		A		1,567(1)	A	(2)	2,638,277	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 shares of restricted stock awarded to Ms. Shanahan in her capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 1,306 of these shares vest on February 7, 2026 and 261 shares vest on November 7, 2027.

2. Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $9.67 per share.

	/s/ Kathleen Shanahan	11/11/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did HireQuest (HQI) disclose on this Form 4?

A Director, Kathleen Shanahan, was awarded 1,567 restricted shares on November 7, 2025 as board compensation.

What is the vesting schedule for the HQI restricted shares?

1,306 shares vest on February 7, 2026 and 261 shares vest on November 7, 2027.

How many HireQuest shares does the reporting person own after the grant?

The filing reports 2,638,277 shares beneficially owned following the transaction, held directly.

What price reference is noted for the HQI grant?

The closing price of HireQuest common stock on the grant date was $9.67 per share.

Why were the HQI shares awarded?

They were awarded to the Director for Board of Director services, in lieu of a quarterly cash retainer.

What transaction code is indicated for the HQI equity award?

Transaction code A, indicating an acquisition of securities.