Insteel CEO granted RSUs and stock options

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC reported equity compensation awards to Chairman, President and CEO H O Woltz III.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC reported equity compensation awards to Chairman, President and CEO H O Woltz III. On August 10, 2026, he received 8,697 Restricted Stock Units, each convertible into one share of common stock; these RSUs vest on August 10, 2029, subject to their terms.

On the same date, he was also granted an option to buy 20,132 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $32.34 per share. These options vest in three equal annual installments beginning one year from the grant date and expire on August 10, 2036. After these awards, the Form 4 shows direct holdings of 8,697 RSUs and options for 20,132 underlying shares from these specific grants.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 28,829 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider WOLTZ H O III

Role Chairman, President and CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units F1, F2	8,697	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Option (right to buy) F3	20,132	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 8,697 contracts (Direct); Option (right to buy) — 20,132 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 will vest on August 10, 2029.
3. F3. Options vest 1/3 annually beginning one year from grant date.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 8,697 units RSU conversion ratio: 1-for-1 RSU vesting date: August 10, 2029 +4 more

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RSUs granted 8,697 units Restricted Stock Units granted to H O Woltz III on August 10, 2026

RSU conversion ratio 1-for-1 Each RSU converts into one share of common stock

RSU vesting date August 10, 2029 Vesting date for 8,697 Restricted Stock Units

Options granted 20,132 shares Option (right to buy) underlying common shares granted August 10, 2026

Option exercise price $32.34 per share Exercise price of the option grant to H O Woltz III

Option exercise start August 10, 2027 First vesting date; options vest 1/3 annually beginning one year from grant

Option expiration August 10, 2036 Expiration date of the option grant for 20,132 shares

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Option (right to buy, vest, 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.

Option (right to buy financial

"Option (right to buy) for 20,132 underlying shares of common stock."

vest financial

"Options vest 1/3 annually beginning one year from grant date."

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

"conversion_or_exercise_price: 32.3400 per share for the option grant."

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 IIIN grant to CEO H O Woltz III on August 10, 2026?

H O Woltz III received 8,697 Restricted Stock Units and an option for 20,132 shares of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC common stock, both reported as compensation-related acquisitions on August 10, 2026.

What are the vesting terms of the 8,697 RSUs granted to the IIIN CEO?

The 8,697 Restricted Stock Units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and will vest on August 10, 2029, according to the Form 4 footnotes describing the award terms.

What is the exercise price of the stock options granted to the IIIN CEO?

The option grant covers 20,132 shares of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC common stock at an exercise price of $32.34 per share, with vesting beginning one year after the August 10, 2026 grant date.

How do the CEO’s options in IIIN vest over time?

The option for 20,132 shares vests one-third annually, starting one year from the August 10, 2026 grant date. This results in three equal vesting installments before the option’s August 10, 2036 expiration.

When do the IIIN CEO’s newly granted options expire?

The options reported in the Form 4 expire on August 10, 2036. They relate to 20,132 underlying shares of common stock and vest in three equal annual tranches beginning one year after grant.

Are the IIIN CEO’s new RSUs and options held directly or indirectly?

The Form 4 classifies both the 8,697 RSUs and the option for 20,132 shares as direct holdings of H O Woltz III, with no indirect ownership entity listed for these specific awards.

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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^*

WOLTZ H O III

(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)

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

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		8,697		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	8,697	$0	8,697	D
Option (right to buy)	$32.34	08/10/2026		A		20,132		08/10/2027(3)	08/10/2036	Common Stock	20,132	$0	20,132	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. The Restricted Stock Units will vest on 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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