Insteel officer granted RSUs and stock options

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC reported that officer Southern Elizabeth Carroll, VP, Secretary and CLO, received new equity awards.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC reported that officer Southern Elizabeth Carroll, VP, Secretary and CLO, received new equity awards. She was granted 1,160 Restricted Stock Units that convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and vest on August 10, 2029. She also received options on 2,684 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $32.34 per share, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning one year from the August 10, 2026 grant date and expiring on August 10, 2036. These awards are held as direct ownership and represent compensation-related acquisitions rather than market purchases or sales.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 3,844 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider Southern Elizabeth Carroll

Role VP, Secretary and CLO

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

RSUs granted: 1,160 units RSU vesting date: August 10, 2029 Options granted: 2,684 shares +5 more

8 metrics

RSUs granted 1,160 units Restricted Stock Units granted on August 10, 2026, converting one-for-one into common stock

RSU vesting date August 10, 2029 Vesting date for 1,160 Restricted Stock Units granted to Southern Elizabeth Carroll

Options granted 2,684 shares Options on common stock granted on August 10, 2026, held directly

Option exercise price $32.34 per share Exercise price for 2,684 stock options on INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC common stock

Option vesting schedule 1/3 annually Options vest one-third each year beginning August 10, 2027

Option expiration date August 10, 2036 Expiration for options granted on August 10, 2026 if not exercised

RSUs following transaction 1,160 units Total Restricted Stock Units directly held by the officer after the grant

Options following transaction 2,684 shares Total option-based derivative position directly held after the grant

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, one-for-one basis, Option (right to buy), vest, +1 more

5 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.

one-for-one basis financial

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

Option (right to buy) financial

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

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.

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.

FAQ

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What equity awards did Southern Elizabeth Carroll receive at INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN)?

Southern Elizabeth Carroll received 1,160 Restricted Stock Units and options on 2,684 shares of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC common stock as compensation-related grants on August 10, 2026.

What are the vesting terms of the new RSUs reported by IIIN?

The 1,160 Restricted Stock Units granted to Southern Elizabeth Carroll vest on August 10, 2029. Each RSU converts into one share of common stock upon vesting, providing future share delivery if service conditions are met.

What is the exercise price and term of the new stock options at IIIN?

The newly granted options cover 2,684 shares at an exercise price of $32.34 per share, vesting one-third annually from August 10, 2027 and expiring on August 10, 2036 if not exercised earlier.

Were there any stock sales or purchases by Southern Elizabeth Carroll in this IIIN Form 4?

No stock sales or market purchases were reported. The Form 4 shows only acquisitions of equity awards (RSUs and options) as part of compensation, with no buy or sell transactions in the open market.

How many INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC shares could these new awards deliver to Southern Elizabeth Carroll?

If fully vested and exercised, the awards could deliver 1,160 shares from RSUs and up to 2,684 shares from options, all tied to INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC common stock, subject to vesting and exercise decisions.

Is the IIIN Form 4 filed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirmative. The reported transactions are compensation grants of RSUs and options, not sales under a trading plan, based on the provided data.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Southern Elizabeth Carroll

(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, Secretary and CLO

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	08/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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