Insteel Industries grants RSUs and options to SVP

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC reported that Senior Vice President James R. York received equity-based compensation awards.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC reported that Senior Vice President James R. York received equity-based compensation awards. He was granted 1,160 Restricted Stock Units, which convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and vest on August 10, 2029. He also received options on 2,684 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $32.34 per share, vesting one-third annually beginning one year from the August 10, 2026 grant date and expiring on August 10, 2036. All reported holdings are shown as directly owned following these grants.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 3,844 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider York James R.

Role Senior Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units F1, F2	1,160	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Option (right to buy) F3	2,684	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 1,160 contracts (Direct); Option (right to buy) — 2,684 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

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

Key Figures

Restricted Stock Units granted: 1,160 units RSU vesting date: August 10, 2029 Options granted: 2,684 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Restricted Stock Units granted 1,160 units Equity award to Senior Vice President James R. York on August 10, 2026

RSU vesting date August 10, 2029 Vesting date for 1,160 Restricted Stock Units granted to James R. York

Options granted 2,684 shares Stock options on common stock granted to James R. York on August 10, 2026

Option exercise price $32.34 per share Exercise price for 2,684 stock options granted to James R. York

Option vesting start One year from grant Options vest 1/3 annually beginning one year from August 10, 2026

Option expiration date August 10, 2036 Expiration date for 2,684 stock options granted to James R. York

Key Terms

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

4 terms

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.

exercise price financial

"conversion_or_exercise_price: "32.3400" per share for stock options"

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.

vest financial

"The Restricted Stock Units vest 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

"security_title: "Option (right to buy)" on common stock"

FAQ

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What equity awards did INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) grant to James R. York?

James R. York received 1,160 Restricted Stock Units and options on 2,684 shares of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC common stock as equity-based compensation.

When do the new Restricted Stock Units for IIIN’s James R. York vest?

The 1,160 Restricted Stock Units granted to James R. York vest on August 10, 2029, after which they convert into the same number of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC common shares.

What are the key terms of the stock options granted to IIIN executive James R. York?

James R. York received options on 2,684 shares at an exercise price of $32.34 per share, vesting one-third annually beginning one year from grant and expiring August 10, 2036.

How many INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC RSUs does James R. York hold after this Form 4?

Following the reported transaction, James R. York holds 1,160 Restricted Stock Units directly, representing a potential equivalent number of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC common shares upon vesting.

Are James R. York’s new INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC equity awards directly owned?

Yes. The Form 4 indicates that both the 1,160 Restricted Stock Units and the 2,684 stock options are held with direct ownership by James R. York.

Do the new RSUs and options for IIIN’s James R. York convert into common stock?

The Restricted Stock Units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis, while the 2,684 options give the right to buy common shares at $32.34 after vesting.

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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^*

York James 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)
	Senior Vice President

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)
			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)	08/10/2026		A		1,160		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,160	$0	1,160	D
Option (right to buy)	$32.34	08/10/2026		A		2,684		08/10/2027(3)	08/10/2036	Common Stock	2,684	$0	2,684	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. The Restricted Stock Units vest 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)