Methode Electronics CFO granted 41,831 stock units

The restricted stock units vest in three installments, with the final 34% scheduled for September 22, 2029.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

METHODE ELECTRONICS INC (symbol: MEI) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Kowalchik Laura Michele reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Methode Electronics Inc. Chief Financial Officer Laura Michele Kowalchik was granted 41,831 restricted stock units on September 22, 2026. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one common share upon vesting. The units vest 33% on September 22, 2027, 33% on September 22, 2028, and 34% on September 22, 2029. She directly held 149,436 common shares after the transaction. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 41,831 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider Kowalchik Laura Michele

Role Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units F1, F2	41,831	$0.00	$0.00
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 41,831 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 149,436 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Methode common stock upon vesting, granted under the Company's 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
2. F2. The Restricted Stock Units will vest 33% on 9/22/27; 33% on 9/22/28; and 34% on 9/22/29.

Key Figures

Restricted stock units: 41,831 restricted stock units Direct common shares held: 149,436 common shares Vesting installment: 33% +2 more

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Restricted stock units 41,831 restricted stock units Granted September 22, 2026

Direct common shares held 149,436 common shares After the transaction

Vesting installment 33% Vests September 22, 2027

Vesting installment 33% Vests September 22, 2028

Vesting installment 34% Vests September 22, 2029

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, contingent right, vesting, 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan

4 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right"

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.

contingent right financial

"a contingent right to receive one share"

vesting financial

"upon vesting"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial

"granted under the Company's 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan"

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How many restricted stock units did MEI's CFO receive, and when do they vest?

Laura Michele Kowalchik received 41,831 restricted stock units on September 22, 2026. They vest 33% on September 22, 2027, 33% on September 22, 2028, and 34% on September 22, 2029. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one common share upon vesting.

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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).

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^*

Kowalchik Laura Michele

(Last) (First) (Middle)

25650 W 11 MILE RD

(Street)

SOUTHFIELD MICHIGAN 48034

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
METHODE ELECTRONICS INC [ MEI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Financial Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/22/2026

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								149,436	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
Restricted Stock Units	$0	09/22/2026		A		41,831(1)		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	0	$0	41,831	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Methode common stock upon vesting, granted under the Company's 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

2. The Restricted Stock Units will vest 33% on 9/22/27; 33% on 9/22/28; and 34% on 9/22/29.

	/s/ Kerry Vyverberg as attorney-in-fact for Laura Michele Kowalchik	09/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)