Insteel Industries (IIIN) director reports RSU grant and share vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Insteel Industries director Boxley Abney S III reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units (RSUs) and common stock. On February 10, 2026, he received a grant of 2,297 RSUs, which will vest on February 10, 2027 and convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

On February 11, 2026, 2,703 RSUs vested and were converted into 2,703 shares of common stock at a stated price of $0 per share, increasing his directly held common stock to 16,433 shares. The filing also reports 5,028 common shares held indirectly through Boxley Family LLC.

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^*

BOXLEY ABNEY S 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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/10/2026

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	02/11/2026		M(1)		2,703	A	(2)	16,433	D
Common Stock								5,028	I	By Boxley Family LLC

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	(2)	02/10/2026		A		2,297		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	2,297	$0	2,297	D
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	02/11/2026		M			2,703	(4)	(4)	Common Stock	2,703	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the vesting of Restricted Stock Units.

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

3. The Restricted Stock Units will vest on February 10, 2027.

4. The Restricted Stock Units vested on February 11, 2026.

	/s/ Elizabeth C. Southern, Attorney-in-Fact	02/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did IIIN director Boxley Abney S III report?

He reported a grant of 2,297 restricted stock units on February 10, 2026, plus the vesting and conversion of 2,703 RSUs into 2,703 common shares on February 11, 2026, all at a stated price of $0 per share.

How many Insteel Industries (IIIN) shares does the director own after these Form 4 transactions?

After the reported transactions, he directly holds 16,433 shares of Insteel Industries common stock. The filing also shows 5,028 common shares held indirectly through Boxley Family LLC, in addition to any restricted stock units that remain unvested under the company’s equity awards.

What restricted stock unit awards were disclosed for IIIN in this Form 4 filing?

The filing discloses a new grant of 2,297 restricted stock units on February 10, 2026 and the vesting of 2,703 previously granted restricted stock units on February 11, 2026, which converted into an equal number of Insteel Industries common shares at a stated price of $0.

When will the newly granted IIIN restricted stock units vest?

According to the disclosure, the 2,297 restricted stock units granted on February 10, 2026 will vest on February 10, 2027. Upon vesting, they are scheduled to convert into Insteel Industries common stock on a one-for-one basis, subject to the award’s standard terms.

Were any Insteel Industries (IIIN) shares sold in this Form 4 transaction?

No sales are reported. The Form 4 shows an acquisition of 2,297 restricted stock units and the vesting and conversion of 2,703 restricted stock units into an equal number of common shares, all at a stated price of $0, with no sale transaction code indicated.

What indirect ownership in IIIN does Boxley Abney S III report?

The Form 4 indicates indirect ownership of 5,028 shares of Insteel Industries common stock held through Boxley Family LLC. This is shown separately from his 16,433 directly held shares, clarifying the distinction between personal holdings and those owned via the family entity.