[Form 4] Insteel Industries, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Woltz H O III, who serves as Chairman, President and CEO and is also a director of Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN), reported a change in beneficial ownership on 08/28/2025. The filing shows a transaction coded "G" disposing of 2,025 shares of Common Stock for $0, leaving Mr. Woltz with 501,321 shares directly and additional indirect holdings of 113,328 shares as co-trustee of trusts created by the Estate of Howard O. Woltz, Jr., plus 57,282 shares as co-trustee of the Woltz Foundation. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 08/29/2025.

Positive

• Continued substantial insider ownership: Mr. Woltz retains 501,321 shares directly and a combined 170,610 shares indirectly, indicating significant alignment with shareholders
• Proper Form 4 disclosure: Transaction and ownership details are reported and signed by an attorney-in-fact, satisfying filing requirements

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Insider disposed of a small block relative to total holdings; large residual ownership remains.

The reported disposal of 2,025 shares represents a very small fraction of Mr. Woltz's direct position of 501,321 shares (plus substantial indirect holdings). This filing signals limited change in overall ownership concentration by a principal executive and director. Because the transaction size is immaterial relative to his total holdings, it is unlikely to materially affect company control or valuation on its own. Investors monitoring insider activity can note continued significant insider ownership.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Director and CEO retains significant direct and indirect ownership after the reported disposition.

The Form 4 discloses governance-relevant ownership: 501,321 shares directly plus 170,610 shares indirectly held via trusts and a foundation under co-trusteeship. Such concentrated insider ownership can align management and shareholder interests. The small reported disposition does not indicate a change in governance control. The filing is complete in reporting roles and the signature by an attorney-in-fact is noted, meeting Form 4 procedural requirements.

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^*

WOLTZ H O III

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chairman, President and CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/28/2025

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
Common Stock	08/28/2025		G		2,025	D	$0	501,321	D
Common Stock								113,328	I	Co-trustee of Trusts created by Estate of Howard O. Woltz, Jr.
Common Stock								57,282	I	Co-trustee of Woltz Foundation

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

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Elizabeth C. Southern, Attorney-in-Fact	08/29/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What transaction did Woltz H O III report on Form 4 for IIIN?

The filing reports a transaction coded "G" disposing of 2,025 shares of Common Stock on 08/28/2025.

How many IIIN shares does Woltz H O III own after the reported transaction?

After the transaction Mr. Woltz directly owns 501,321 shares and indirectly holds 113,328 (trusts) plus 57,282 (foundation).

What roles does the reporting person hold at Insteel Industries (IIIN)?

The Form 4 lists Woltz H O III as Chairman, President and CEO and as a Director of the company.

When was the Form 4 signed and by whom?

The form is signed by Elizabeth C. Southern, Attorney-in-Fact on 08/29/2025.

Does the filing indicate indirect ownership and its source?

Yes. Indirect ownership is reported as 113,328 shares as co-trustee of trusts created by the Estate of Howard O. Woltz, Jr., and 57,282 shares as co-trustee of the Woltz Foundation.