Insteel Industries (IIIN) COO sells 1,640 shares in $49K stock sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) reported that Senior Vice President and COO Richard Wagner sold 1,640 shares of common stock on 2026-08-27 in a sale coded as an open market or private transaction at a reported price of $30.3071 per share. Following this transaction, he directly holds 40,000 shares of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,640 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Wagner Richard

Role Senior Vice President and COO

Sold 1,640 shs ($50K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	1,640	$30.3071	$50K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 40,000 shares (Direct)

Key Figures

Shares sold: 1,640 shares Sale price per share: $30.3071 per share Approximate transaction value: $49,704 +1 more

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Shares sold 1,640 shares Common Stock sale on 2026-08-27 by Senior Vice President and COO Richard Wagner

Sale price per share $30.3071 per share Reported price for the 1,640 IIIN common shares sold

Approximate transaction value $49,704 1,640 shares sold at $30.3071 per share

Shares owned after transaction 40,000 shares Directly held IIIN common stock by Richard Wagner following the reported sale

Key Terms

Common Stock, Sale in open market or private transaction, Form 4

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Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Sale in open market or private transaction financial

"transaction_code_description: "Sale in open market or private transaction""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

FAQ

What insider transaction did IIIN executive Richard Wagner report?

Richard Wagner, Senior Vice President and COO of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN), reported a sale of 1,640 shares of common stock on 2026-08-27 in a transaction coded as a sale in open market or private transaction.

At what price were the IIIN shares sold in Richard Wagner’s Form 4?

The reported sale by Richard Wagner of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) common stock was executed at a price of $30.3071 per share, as disclosed for the 1,640 shares sold on 2026-08-27.

How many IIIN shares does Richard Wagner hold after this reported sale?

After selling 1,640 shares, Richard Wagner directly holds 40,000 shares of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) common stock, according to the post-transaction ownership figure reported in the Form 4 filing.

Was the IIIN insider transaction reported as a buy or a sell?

The transaction reported by Richard Wagner in INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) stock is a sale. It is coded with transaction code “S,” described as a sale in an open market or private transaction, for 1,640 shares.

Does the Richard Wagner Form 4 indicate use of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for IIIN?

The Form 4 data indicate that the Rule 10b5-1 plan affirmation box was not checked for this transaction in INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) stock, meaning the filing does not affirm that the sale occurred under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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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 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^*

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)
08/27/2026

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
Common Stock	08/27/2026		S		1,640	D	$30.3071	40,000	D

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	08/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)