[Form 4] Hurco Cos Inc Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hurco Companies, Inc. (HURC) – Form 4 insider filing

Executive Chairman and Director Michael Doar reported the open-market purchase of 3,000 shares of Hurco common stock on 2 July 2025. The three separate transactions were executed at prices of $20.3813, $20.3148 and $20.4999 per share, for an aggregate cash outlay of roughly $61 K. Following these buys, Doar’s direct beneficial ownership increased from 223,460 to 226,460 shares.

No derivative securities were reported and there were no dispositions. The filing was signed on 7 July 2025.

• Insider role: Doar serves as Executive Chairman and remains a Board Director.
• Transaction type: Code “P” denotes open-market purchases.
• Ownership form: All shares are held directly.

Insider buying, particularly by a senior executive, can be interpreted as a signal of confidence in the company’s prospects. However, the filing provides no additional financial or operational data; investors should view the information in the context of Hurco’s broader fundamentals and upcoming disclosures.

Positive

• Executive Chairman insider purchase: Michael Doar acquired 3,000 shares on the open market, signaling management confidence and increasing insider ownership.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Executive Chairman bought 3,000 shares, modestly boosting stake; positive sentiment but limited financial impact.

Michael Doar’s purchase lifts his direct holdings to 226,460 shares. Insider buys are generally viewed favorably because they align management’s interests with shareholders and can indicate confidence. The dollar amount (~$61 K) is small relative to typical institutional trades, so it is unlikely to be a market-moving event on its own. Still, recurring purchases from top leadership support a positive governance narrative and can serve as a minor catalyst for sentiment in a thinly traded small-cap like Hurco.

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^*

DOAR MICHAEL

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE TECHNOLOGY WAY

(Street)

INDIANAPOLIS IN 46268

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HURCO COMPANIES INC [ HURC ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/02/2025

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	07/02/2025		P		1,000	A	$20.3813	224,460	D
Common Stock	07/02/2025		P		1,000	A	$20.3148	225,460	D
Common Stock	07/02/2025		P		1,000	A	$20.4999	226,460	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:

	/s/ Michael Doar	07/07/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Hurco's Executive Chairman purchase according to the Form 4?

Michael Doar bought 3,000 shares of Hurco common stock on 2 July 2025.

At what prices were the HURC shares purchased?

The shares were bought at $20.3813, $20.3148, and $20.4999 per share.

How many Hurco shares does Michael Doar now own?

After the transactions, he directly owns 226,460 shares.

Were any shares sold or derivative securities involved?

No. The Form 4 discloses only open-market purchases; no sales or derivatives were reported.

When was the Form 4 for Hurco (HURC) signed and filed?

The document was signed by Michael Doar on 7 July 2025.