Insteel CFO vests 2,017 RSUs; 526 shares withheld

Q: What insider transaction did IIIN report for Scot R. Jafroodi on August 14, 2026?

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) reported that 2,017 Restricted Stock Units held by Scot R. Jafroodi vested and converted into 2,017 common shares on August 14, 2026, increasing his directly owned common stock position before tax withholding.

Q: How many IIIN shares were withheld for taxes in Scot R. Jafroodi’s Form 4 filing?

The filing shows that 526 common shares of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) were withheld at $32.62 per share to cover tax liabilities arising from the vesting of Restricted Stock Units on August 14, 2026.

Q: What was the vesting ratio of Scot R. Jafroodi’s Restricted Stock Units into IIIN common stock?

The Form 4 states that the Restricted Stock Units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis, meaning each of the 2,017 vested RSUs became one share of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) common stock.

Q: Did Scot R. Jafroodi sell any IIIN shares on the open market in this Form 4?

No open-market sales are reported. The filing shows an RSU vesting and conversion of 2,017 shares and a withholding of 526 shares specifically to pay taxes, with no sale transaction code indicating market sales.

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) reported that officer Scot R. Jafroodi, VP, CFO and Treasurer, had Restricted Stock Units vest and convert into common stock.

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INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) reported that officer Scot R. Jafroodi, VP, CFO and Treasurer, had Restricted Stock Units vest and convert into common stock. On August 14, 2026, 2,017 Restricted Stock Units were exercised and converted into 2,017 shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis. Of these shares, 526 were withheld at $32.62 per share to satisfy tax obligations related to the vesting, with the balance of the vested shares retained as directly owned common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

2,017 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider Jafroodi Scot R

Role VP, CFO and Treasurer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units ^{F2, F1, F4}	2,017	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock ^{F1, F2}	2,017	--	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock ^F3	526	$32.62	$17K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 49,731 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

F1. Represents the vesting of Restricted Stock Units.
F2. Restricted Stock Units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
F3. Represents shares withheld for taxes in connection with the vesting of Restricted Stock Units.
F4. The Restricted Stock Units vested on August 14, 2026.

Key Figures

RSUs vested and exercised: 2,017 units Common shares acquired from RSU conversion: 2,017 shares Shares withheld for taxes: 526 shares +2 more

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RSUs vested and exercised 2,017 units Restricted Stock Units converted into common stock on August 14, 2026

Common shares acquired from RSU conversion 2,017 shares Shares of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC common stock received on August 14, 2026

Shares withheld for taxes 526 shares Common stock withheld to satisfy tax liability upon RSU vesting

Tax withholding price $32.62 per share Value used for 526 shares withheld for taxes

Net RSU position after vesting 0 units Total Restricted Stock Units following the reported conversion transaction

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, vested, withheld for taxes, Exercise or conversion of derivative security

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Represents the vesting of Restricted Stock Units."

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.

vested financial

"The Restricted Stock Units vested on August 14, 2026."

withheld for taxes financial

"Represents shares withheld for taxes in connection with the vesting"

Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial

"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"

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What insider transaction did IIIN report for Scot R. Jafroodi on August 14, 2026?

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) reported that 2,017 Restricted Stock Units held by Scot R. Jafroodi vested and converted into 2,017 common shares on August 14, 2026, increasing his directly owned common stock position before tax withholding.

How many IIIN shares were withheld for taxes in Scot R. Jafroodi’s Form 4 filing?

The filing shows that 526 common shares of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) were withheld at $32.62 per share to cover tax liabilities arising from the vesting of Restricted Stock Units on August 14, 2026.

What was the vesting ratio of Scot R. Jafroodi’s Restricted Stock Units into IIIN common stock?

The Form 4 states that the Restricted Stock Units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis, meaning each of the 2,017 vested RSUs became one share of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) common stock.

Did Scot R. Jafroodi sell any IIIN shares on the open market in this Form 4?

No open-market sales are reported. The filing shows an RSU vesting and conversion of 2,017 shares and a withholding of 526 shares specifically to pay taxes, with no sale transaction code indicating market sales.

What insider role does Scot R. Jafroodi hold at INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN)?

Scot R. Jafroodi is reported as an officer of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN), serving as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and the Form 4 reflects equity compensation activity related to this role.

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Available on EDGAR 08/18/2026 - 01:35 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/18/2026 - 01:34 PM EDT

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^*

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)
08/14/2026

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)
Common Stock	08/14/2026		M⁽¹⁾		2,017	A	⁽²⁾	50,257	D
Common Stock	08/14/2026		F⁽³⁾		526	D	$32.62	49,731	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)
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	⁽²⁾	08/14/2026		M⁽¹⁾			2,017	⁽⁴⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Common Stock	2,017	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the vesting of Restricted Stock Units.

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

3. Represents shares withheld for taxes in connection with the vesting of Restricted Stock Units.

4. The Restricted Stock Units vested on August 14, 2026.

	/s/ Elizabeth C. Southern, Attorney-in-Fact	08/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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