Insteel VP CFO granted RSUs and stock options

Q: What equity awards did INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) grant to Scot R. Jafroodi?

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC granted Scot R. Jafroodi 1,933 Restricted Stock Units and options on 4,474 shares of common stock. The RSUs convert one-for-one into common stock, and the options carry a $32.34 exercise price per share.

Q: When do Scot R. Jafroodi’s 1,933 RSUs at IIIN vest?

The 1,933 Restricted Stock Units awarded to Scot R. Jafroodi vest on August 10, 2029. After vesting, these RSUs convert into INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC common stock on a one-for-one basis, increasing his direct common share ownership.

Q: What are the key terms of Scot R. Jafroodi’s 4,474 stock options at IIIN?

Scot R. Jafroodi received 4,474 options to buy INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC common stock at $32.34 per share. The options vest one-third annually beginning one year from grant and expire August 10, 2036, if not exercised earlier.

Q: How many equity awards does Scot R. Jafroodi hold at IIIN after these grants?

After the reported grants, Scot R. Jafroodi holds 1,933 Restricted Stock Units and 4,474 stock options directly. These derivative awards represent rights to receive or purchase INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC common stock under the specified vesting terms.

Q: Are Scot R. Jafroodi’s recent IIIN equity transactions buys or sales on the market?

The reported IIIN transactions are compensation-related grants, not open-market buys or sales. They consist of 1,933 RSUs and 4,474 stock options awarded at an exercise price of $32.34 per share, subject to vesting schedules.

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC executive Scot R. Jafroodi, VP, CFO and Treasurer, reported equity compensation awards.

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INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC executive Scot R. Jafroodi, VP, CFO and Treasurer, reported equity compensation awards. He received 1,933 Restricted Stock Units, which vest on August 10, 2029 and convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis, and options for 4,474 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $32.34 per share. These options vest in one-third increments annually beginning one year from the August 10, 2026 grant date and expire on August 10, 2036. All holdings reported are owned directly.

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Grant/Award: 6,407 shares

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Insider Jafroodi Scot R

Role VP, CFO and Treasurer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units ^{F1, F2}	1,933	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Option (right to buy) ^F3	4,474	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 1,933 contracts (Direct); Option (right to buy) — 4,474 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

F1. Restricted Stock Units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
F2. The Restricted Stock Units vest on August 10, 2029.
F3. Options vest 1/3 annually beginning one year from grant date.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 1,933 units RSU vesting date: August 10, 2029 Options granted: 4,474 options +3 more

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RSUs granted 1,933 units Restricted Stock Units awarded to Scot R. Jafroodi on 2026-08-10

RSU vesting date August 10, 2029 Vesting date for 1,933 Restricted Stock Units

Options granted 4,474 options Stock options awarded to purchase common stock on 2026-08-10

Option exercise price $32.34 per share Exercise price for 4,474 stock options

Option vesting schedule 1/3 annually Options vest one-third annually beginning one year from grant date

Option expiration date August 10, 2036 Expiration date for 4,474 stock options if unexercised

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, vest, Option (right to buy), exercise price

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Restricted Stock Units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis."

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.

vest financial

"The Restricted Stock Units vest on August 10, 2029."

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

Option (right to buy) financial

"Option (right to buy) with an exercise price of $32.34 per share."

exercise price financial

"Options vest 1/3 annually beginning one year from grant date."

The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.

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What equity awards did INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) grant to Scot R. Jafroodi?

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC granted Scot R. Jafroodi 1,933 Restricted Stock Units and options on 4,474 shares of common stock. The RSUs convert one-for-one into common stock, and the options carry a $32.34 exercise price per share.

When do Scot R. Jafroodi’s 1,933 RSUs at IIIN vest?

The 1,933 Restricted Stock Units awarded to Scot R. Jafroodi vest on August 10, 2029. After vesting, these RSUs convert into INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC common stock on a one-for-one basis, increasing his direct common share ownership.

What are the key terms of Scot R. Jafroodi’s 4,474 stock options at IIIN?

Scot R. Jafroodi received 4,474 options to buy INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC common stock at $32.34 per share. The options vest one-third annually beginning one year from grant and expire August 10, 2036, if not exercised earlier.

How many equity awards does Scot R. Jafroodi hold at IIIN after these grants?

After the reported grants, Scot R. Jafroodi holds 1,933 Restricted Stock Units and 4,474 stock options directly. These derivative awards represent rights to receive or purchase INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC common stock under the specified vesting terms.

Are Scot R. Jafroodi’s recent IIIN equity transactions buys or sales on the market?

The reported IIIN transactions are compensation-related grants, not open-market buys or sales. They consist of 1,933 RSUs and 4,474 stock options awarded at an exercise price of $32.34 per share, subject to vesting schedules.

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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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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^*

Jafroodi Scot R

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

1373 BOGGS DRIVE

(Street)

MOUNT AIRY

NORTH CAROLINA

27030

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC [ IIIN ]

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

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	VP, CFO and Treasurer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/10/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	08/10/2026		A		1,933		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Common Stock	1,933	$0	1,933	D
Option (right to buy)	$32.34	08/10/2026		A		4,474		08/10/2027⁽³⁾	08/10/2036	Common Stock	4,474	$0	4,474	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted Stock Units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

2. The Restricted Stock Units vest on August 10, 2029.

3. Options vest 1/3 annually beginning one year from grant date.

	/s/ Elizabeth C. Southern, Attorney-in-Fact	08/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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