Methode Electronics Insider: 14,012 Shares Withheld at $7.6

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Laura Michele Kowalchik, Chief Financial Officer of Methode Electronics Inc. (MEI), reported a transaction dated 10/01/2025 on Form 4. The filing shows 14,012 shares of Common Stock were disposed of via withholding to satisfy tax obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units, at a per-share price reported as $7.6. After this withholding, the reporting person beneficially owns 160,704 shares, held directly. The form is signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of Ms. Kowalchik on 10/03/2025. The filing provides no additional transactions, derivative holdings, or explanatory detail beyond the tax-withholding note.

Positive

• Reporting person retains 160,704 direct shares, indicating continued ownership interest
• Disposition was tax withholding for RSU vesting, not an open-market sale

Negative

• 14,012 shares were surrendered via withholding, reducing free shares available to the reporting person

Insights

Corporate Insider Transactions Analyst

CFO withheld 14,012 shares for taxes; retains 160,704 shares.

The Form 4 shows a tax-withholding disposition tied to the vesting of restricted stock units, not an open-market sale. That distinction matters because the shares were surrendered to cover tax obligations rather than representing a decision to liquidate equity holdings.

The remaining direct beneficial ownership of 160,704 shares is disclosed explicitly; the filing does not show any options, warrants, or additional derivative positions.

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^*

Kowalchik Laura Michele

(Last) (First) (Middle)

8750 WEST BRYN MAWR AVENUE

SUITE 1000

(Street)

CHICAGO IL 60631

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/01/2025

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	10/01/2025		E		14,012(1)	D	$7.6	160,704	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:

1. Represents shares withheld to satisfy the reporting person's tax obligations associated with the vesting of restricted stock units.

	/s/ Kerry Vyverberg as attorney-in-fact for Laura Michele Kowalchik	10/03/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did MEI CFO Laura Kowalchik report on Form 4?

The CFO reported a 10/01/2025 transaction where 14,012 shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations from RSU vesting; post-transaction beneficial ownership is 160,704 shares.

Was the 14,012-share disposition an open-market sale?

No. The filing's explanation states the shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations associated with vested restricted stock units.

What price is shown for the withheld shares?

The Form 4 lists a per-share price of $7.6 for the reported disposition.

Does the Form 4 disclose any derivative securities for the reporting person?

No. Table II for derivative securities contains no entries in this filing.

Who signed the Form 4 and when?

The form is signed /s/ Kerry Vyverberg as attorney-in-fact for Laura Michele Kowalchik dated 10/03/2025.