Insteel Industries grants RSUs and options to COO

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC reported equity compensation grants to Senior Vice President and COO Richard Wagner.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC reported equity compensation grants to Senior Vice President and COO Richard Wagner. He received 2,126 Restricted Stock Units, which convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and vest on August 10, 2029, bringing his directly held RSUs from this grant to 2,126 units. He also received an option to buy 4,921 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $32.34 per share, vesting in thirds annually beginning one year from the grant date and expiring on August 10, 2036, with 4,921 options held from this grant following the transaction.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 7,047 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider Wagner Richard

Role Senior Vice President and COO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units F1, F2	2,126	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Option (right to buy) F3	4,921	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 2,126 contracts (Direct); Option (right to buy) — 4,921 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: 2,126 units RSU vesting date: August 10, 2029 Options granted: 4,921 shares +3 more

6 metrics

RSUs granted 2,126 units Restricted Stock Units granted to Richard Wagner on August 10, 2026

RSU vesting date August 10, 2029 Vesting date for 2,126 Restricted Stock Units

Options granted 4,921 shares Stock options granted to purchase common stock on August 10, 2026

Option exercise price $32.34 per share Exercise price for 4,921 stock options

Option vesting schedule 1/3 annually Options vest 1/3 each year beginning one year from grant date

Option expiration date August 10, 2036 Expiration date for 4,921 stock options

Key Terms

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

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.

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

"Option (right to buy) reported as a derivative security grant."

exercise price financial

"Options were granted with an exercise price of 32.3400 per share."

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 INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) grant to Richard Wagner?

Richard Wagner received 2,126 Restricted Stock Units and an option for 4,921 shares of common stock at $32.34 per share, both granted on August 10, 2026 as part of equity compensation.

When do Richard Wagner’s new INSTEEL (IIIN) RSUs vest?

Richard Wagner’s 2,126 Restricted Stock Units vest on August 10, 2029. These RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis upon vesting, increasing his ownership if he remains eligible until that date.

What are the key terms of Richard Wagner’s new stock options at INSTEEL (IIIN)?

The option covers 4,921 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $32.34 per share, vests 1/3 annually beginning one year after grant, and expires on August 10, 2036.

Did Richard Wagner buy or sell any INSTEEL (IIIN) shares in this Form 4?

No open-market buys or sells were reported. The Form 4 shows grant/award acquisitions of 2,126 RSUs and 4,921 stock options, both categorized as derivative-type awards, not market transactions.

How many INSTEEL (IIIN) RSUs and options does Richard Wagner hold from these grants?

Following the reported awards, Richard Wagner holds 2,126 Restricted Stock Units and 4,921 stock options from these specific grants, all reported as direct beneficial ownership positions in the company.

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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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Wagner Richard

(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 and COO

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		2,126		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	2,126	$0	2,126	D
Option (right to buy)	$32.34	08/10/2026		A		4,921		08/10/2027(3)	08/10/2036	Common Stock	4,921	$0	4,921	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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