[Form 4] HireQuest, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HireQuest (HQI) Form 4: Director Lawrence F. Hagenbuch reported an award of 2,762 shares of restricted common stock on 11/07/2025, coded “A” for an acquisition. The grant was issued as compensation in lieu of a quarterly cash retainer for board service.

Of the award, 2,300 shares vest on February 7, 2026 and 462 shares vest on November 7, 2027. Following this transaction, he beneficially owns 119,472 shares, held directly. The filing notes the Nasdaq closing price on the grant date was $9.67 per share.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Hagenbuch Lawrence F

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,762	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 119,472 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Hagenbuch in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 2,300 of these shares vest on February 7, 2026 and 462 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^*

Hagenbuch Lawrence F

(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		2,762(1)	A	(2)	119,472	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. Hagenbuch in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 2,300 of these shares vest on February 7, 2026 and 462 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/ Lawrence F. Hagenbuch	11/11/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

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

A director, Lawrence F. Hagenbuch, reported receiving 2,762 restricted shares for board service on 11/07/2025.

How many shares were awarded and what type were they?

He was awarded 2,762 shares of restricted common stock as compensation in lieu of a quarterly cash retainer.

What is the vesting schedule for the restricted shares?

2,300 shares vest on February 7, 2026 and 462 shares vest on November 7, 2027.

How many shares does the director own after this transaction?

He beneficially owns 119,472 shares following the reported transaction, held directly.

What price is referenced for the award?

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

What transaction code was used and what does it indicate?

Code A indicates an acquisition, consistent with a stock award for board compensation.