Insteel Industries (IIIN) SVP awarded RSUs and $37 stock options

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Insteel Industries Senior Vice President James R. York reported equity awards rather than open‑market trades. On February 10, 2026, he acquired 1,014 Restricted Stock Units, each convertible into one share of common stock, and options for 2,475 shares with a $37 exercise price.

The Restricted Stock Units vest on February 10, 2029, while the options vest in three equal annual installments beginning one year from the grant date. All reported holdings are shown as directly owned derivative securities.

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^*

York James R.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1373 BOGGS DRIVE

(Street)

MOUNT AIRY NC 27030

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)
	Senior Vice President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/10/2026

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

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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	02/10/2026		A		1,014		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,014	$0	1,014	D
Option (right to buy)	$37	02/10/2026		A		2,475		02/10/2027(3)	02/10/2036	Common Stock	2,475	$0	2,475	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. The Restricted Stock Units vest February 10, 2029.

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

	/s/ Elizabeth C. Southern, Attorney-in-Fact	02/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did IIIN executive James R. York report on this Form 4?

James R. York reported equity awards, not market trades. He received 1,014 Restricted Stock Units and options for 2,475 shares of Insteel Industries common stock granted on February 10, 2026, as part of his compensation as Senior Vice President.

How many Restricted Stock Units were granted to the IIIN Senior Vice President?

The Senior Vice President was granted 1,014 Restricted Stock Units. Each unit converts into one share of Insteel Industries common stock, giving him potential future ownership, subject to vesting and continued service conditions described in the Form 4 footnotes.

What stock options were granted to James R. York at Insteel Industries (IIIN)?

James R. York received options covering 2,475 shares of Insteel Industries common stock. These options have a $37 exercise price per share and represent the right to buy stock in the future if vesting and other plan conditions are met.

When do the Restricted Stock Units granted to IIIN’s executive vest?

The 1,014 Restricted Stock Units granted to the executive vest on February 10, 2029. Vesting means the units convert into common shares at that time, assuming the grant’s service and other plan requirements have been satisfied by the executive.

What is the vesting schedule for the IIIN stock options granted to James R. York?

The options vest in three equal annual installments beginning one year from the February 10, 2026 grant date. This means one-third of the 2,475 option shares becomes exercisable each year, encouraging long-term alignment with Insteel Industries’ performance.

Are James R. York’s reported IIIN equity awards held directly or indirectly?

The Form 4 indicates that both the Restricted Stock Units and stock options are held directly. The ownership code is “D,” and there is no disclosure of trusts, family entities, or other indirect beneficial ownership structures associated with these derivative holdings.