HireQuest (HQI) director awarded 2,234 restricted shares at $9.67

HireQuest (HQI) director and 10% owner Edward Jackson reported an award of 2,234 shares of restricted stock on November 7, 2025.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HireQuest (HQI) director and 10% owner Edward Jackson reported an award of 2,234 shares of restricted stock on November 7, 2025.

The award was granted for Board service as compensation in lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 1,862 shares vest on February 7, 2026 and 372 shares vest on November 7, 2027. The closing price of HireQuest common stock on Nasdaq on the grant date was $9.67 per share.

Following the reported transaction, Jackson beneficially owns 2,638,277 shares, held directly.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 2,234 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider JACKSON EDWARD

Role Director, 10% Owner

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,234	$0.00	$0.00

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

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Jackson in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 1,862 of these shares vest on February 7, 2026 and 372 shares vest on November 7, 2027.
2. F2. 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.

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What did HQI’s Edward Jackson report on Form 4?

He reported an award of 2,234 shares of restricted stock granted on November 7, 2025.

Why were the shares granted to Edward Jackson at HireQuest (HQI)?

They were granted for Board of Director services as compensation in lieu of a quarterly cash retainer.

What is the vesting schedule for the 2,234 restricted shares?

1,862 shares vest on February 7, 2026 and 372 shares vest on November 7, 2027.

What was the reference price for the grant?

The closing price on the grant date was $9.67 per share.

How many HireQuest shares does Edward Jackson own after this transaction?

He beneficially owns 2,638,277 shares, held directly.

What roles does Edward Jackson hold at HireQuest (HQI)?

He is a Director and a 10% Owner.

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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^*

JACKSON EDWARD

(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	X	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		2,234(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 Mr. Jackson in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 1,862 of these shares vest on February 7, 2026 and 372 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/ Edward Jackson	11/11/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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