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Havertys (NYSE: HVT) chair sells 20,991 shares in August trade

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HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES INC (HVT) director and Executive Chairman Clarence H. Smith reported selling 20,991 shares of common stock on August 17, 2026 at a weighted average price of $28.16 per share (range $27.88–$28.46) in open-market transactions for personal estate, tax and financial planning purposes. After the sale, he held 71,705 shares of common stock directly, plus additional direct and indirect interests, including Class A common stock, PRSUs, RSUs and phantom stock tied to HVT common shares.

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Insider SMITH CLARENCE H
Role Director
Sold 20,991 shs ($591K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock F1, F2 20,991 $28.16 $591K
holding PRSUs 2024 F3 -- -- --
holding PRSUs 2025 F4 -- -- --
holding PRSUs 2025.1 F5 -- -- --
holding RSUs 2024 F6 -- -- --
holding RSUs 2025 F7 -- -- --
holding RSUs 2026 F8 -- -- --
holding Phantom Stock F9 -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 71,705 shares (Direct); PRSUs 2024 — 13,553 shares (Direct); PRSUs 2025 — 15,903 shares (Direct); PRSUs 2025.1 — 3,224 shares (Direct); RSUs 2024 — 2,795 shares (Direct); RSUs 2025 — 2,583 shares (Direct); RSUs 2026 — 2,424 shares (Direct); Phantom Stock — 7,299 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 7,850 shares (Indirect, By Georgia Limited Partnership); Common Stock — 29,689 shares (Indirect, By Spouse); Class A Common Stock — 125,236 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 1,950 shares (Indirect, By Spouse); Class A Common Stock — 603,497 shares (Indirect, By Villa Clare, LP)
Footnotes (9)
  1. F1. The reported sale was effected for personal estate, tax and financial planning purposes.
  2. F2. Sale prices ranged from $27.88 to $28.46 for a weighted average of $28.16.
  3. F3. Performance Restricted Stock Units ("PRSU") award granted 01/25/2024. Each PRSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of HVT common stock and was earned based on EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2024, and will vest on February 28, 2027.
  4. F4. Performance Restrict Stock Units ("PRSU") award granted 01/22/2025. Each PRSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of HVT common stock and was earned based on EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2025 and will vest on February 28, 2028.
  5. F5. Performance Restrict Stock Units ("PRSU") award granted 01/22/2025. Each PRSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of HVT common stock and was earned based on consolidated sales for the year ended December 31, 2025 and will vest on February 28, 2028.
  6. F6. Restricted Stock Units granted 1/25/2024 and vest ratably over 3 years beginning 5/8/2025. Each RSU is equivalent to one share of common stock upon vesting.
  7. F7. Restricted Stock Units granted 1/23/2025 and vest ratably over 3 years beginning 5/8/2026. Each RSU is equivalent to one share of common stock upon vesting.
  8. F8. Restricted Stock Units granted 1/22/2026 and vest ratably over 3 years beginning 5/8/2027. Each RSU is equivalent to one share of common stock upon vesting.
  9. F9. Deferred under Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. Settlement will occur as prescribed by the elections under the Plan.
Shares sold 20,991 shares HVT common stock sold by Clarence H. Smith on August 17, 2026
Weighted average sale price $28.16 per share Open-market sale on August 17, 2026; prices ranged from $27.88 to $28.46
Direct common shares after sale 71,705 shares Direct HVT common stock held by Clarence H. Smith following the reported sale
Direct Class A common stock 125,236 shares Direct HVT Class A common stock holdings reported for Clarence H. Smith
Indirect common stock by spouse 29,689 shares HVT common stock held indirectly through spouse
Indirect Class A by Villa Clare, LP 603,497 shares HVT Class A common stock held indirectly by Villa Clare, LP
PRSUs 2024 underlying shares 13,553 shares Performance RSU award granted 01/25/2024, vesting February 28, 2027
Phantom stock underlying shares 7,299 shares Deferred under Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan; settlement per plan elections
Performance Restricted Stock Units ("PRSU") financial
"Performance Restricted Stock Units ("PRSU") award granted 01/25/2024."
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Restricted Stock Units granted 1/25/2024 and vest ratably over 3 years"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Phantom Stock financial
"Phantom Stock underlying HVT common stock, deferred under a plan"
A phantom stock is a form of compensation that gives employees or executives the benefits of stock ownership, such as the increase in stock value, without actually giving them real shares. It acts like a promise to pay the employee the equivalent value of company stock later, often as a bonus or incentive. This allows companies to motivate and reward staff without diluting ownership or transferring actual shares.
Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"Deferred under Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. Settlement will occur"

FAQ

What insider transaction did HVT report for Clarence H. Smith on August 17, 2026?

Clarence H. Smith reported selling 20,991 HVT common shares on August 17, 2026. The sale was executed in open-market trades at prices between $27.88 and $28.46, with a weighted average of $28.16 per share.

Why did Clarence H. Smith sell HVT shares according to the Form 4?

The reported sale of 20,991 HVT shares was effected for personal estate, tax and financial planning purposes. This explanation is provided in the footnotes to the transaction and applies to the August 17, 2026 open-market sale.

How many HVT common shares does Clarence H. Smith hold directly after the reported sale?

Following the sale, Clarence H. Smith directly held 71,705 shares of HVT common stock. This direct position is separate from his indirect holdings and from Class A common stock and equity-based awards such as PRSUs, RSUs and phantom stock units.

What equity awards tied to HVT stock does Clarence H. Smith hold after this Form 4?

He holds performance restricted stock units (PRSUs) and restricted stock units (RSUs) covering several future years, plus phantom stock units linked to 7,299 underlying HVT shares. PRSU awards were granted in 2024 and 2025 and vest based on EBITDA or consolidated sales and time-based schedules.

What Class A common stock holdings of HVT are reported for Clarence H. Smith?

He directly holds 125,236 shares of HVT Class A common stock. Indirectly, the report shows 1,950 Class A shares held by his spouse and 603,497 Class A shares held by Villa Clare, LP, all as of August 17, 2026.

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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*
SMITH CLARENCE H

(Last)(First)(Middle)
780 JOHNSON FERRY RD.
SUITE 800

(Street)
ATLANTA GEORGIA 30342

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES INC [ HVT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)XOther (specify below)
Executive Chairman
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/17/2026
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
Common Stock08/17/2026S(1)20,991(2)D$28.1671,705D
Common Stock7,850IBy Georgia Limited Partnership
Common Stock29,689IBy Spouse
Class A Common Stock125,236D
Class A Common Stock1,950IBy Spouse
Class A Common Stock603,497IBy Villa Clare, LP
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
PRSUs 2024(3) (3) (3)Common Stock13,55313,553D
PRSUs 2025(4) (4) (4)Common Stock15,90315,903D
PRSUs 2025.1(5) (5) (5)Common Stock3,2243,224D
RSUs 2024(6) (6) (6)Common Stock2,7952,795D
RSUs 2025(7) (7) (7)Common Stock2,5832,583D
RSUs 2026(8) (8) (8)Common Stock2,4242,424D
Phantom Stock$0 (9) (9)Common Stock7,2997,299D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The reported sale was effected for personal estate, tax and financial planning purposes.
2. Sale prices ranged from $27.88 to $28.46 for a weighted average of $28.16.
3. Performance Restricted Stock Units ("PRSU") award granted 01/25/2024. Each PRSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of HVT common stock and was earned based on EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2024, and will vest on February 28, 2027.
4. Performance Restrict Stock Units ("PRSU") award granted 01/22/2025. Each PRSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of HVT common stock and was earned based on EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2025 and will vest on February 28, 2028.
5. Performance Restrict Stock Units ("PRSU") award granted 01/22/2025. Each PRSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of HVT common stock and was earned based on consolidated sales for the year ended December 31, 2025 and will vest on February 28, 2028.
6. Restricted Stock Units granted 1/25/2024 and vest ratably over 3 years beginning 5/8/2025. Each RSU is equivalent to one share of common stock upon vesting.
7. Restricted Stock Units granted 1/23/2025 and vest ratably over 3 years beginning 5/8/2026. Each RSU is equivalent to one share of common stock upon vesting.
8. Restricted Stock Units granted 1/22/2026 and vest ratably over 3 years beginning 5/8/2027. Each RSU is equivalent to one share of common stock upon vesting.
9. Deferred under Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. Settlement will occur as prescribed by the elections under the Plan.
Belinda J. Clements, Attorney-in-Fact08/19/2026
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