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[Form 4] Methode Electronics Insider Trading Activity

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Jonathan B. DeGaynor, who serves as CEO and President and is a director of Methode Electronics, was awarded restricted stock units under the companys 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan on 08/08/2025. The award totals 328,520 Restricted Stock Units granted at a $0 price and is described as vesting one-third on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the award date.

Following the reported transaction the filing shows Mr. DeGaynors beneficial ownership as 436,225 shares, which reflects 32,733 shares held jointly with his spouse and 2,257 shares held in the Methode 401(k) Plan. The grant is reported as an acquisition of unvested RSUs under the company plan.

Jonathan B. DeGaynor, che ricopre le cariche di CEO e presidente ed è membro del consiglio di amministrazione di Methode Electronics, ha ricevuto unità di azioni vincolate nell'ambito del Piano Omnibus di Incentivi 2022 della società il 08/08/2025. L'assegnazione ammonta a 328,520 unità di azioni vincolate con prezzo di $0 e prevede il consolidamento di un terzo del totale al primo, al secondo e al terzo anniversario della data di assegnazione.

Dopo l'operazione comunicata, la dichiarazione riporta la proprietà beneficiaria del sig. DeGaynor pari a 436,225 azioni, di cui 32,733 azioni detenute congiuntamente con il coniuge e 2,257 azioni detenute nel piano 401(k) di Methode. L'assegnazione è indicata come acquisizione di RSU non ancora consolidate ai sensi del piano aziendale.

Jonathan B. DeGaynor, que se desempeña como CEO y presidente y es miembro del directorio de Methode Electronics, recibió unidades restringidas de acciones bajo el Plan Omnibus de Incentivos 2022 de la compañía el 08/08/2025. La concesión asciende a 328,520 unidades restringidas de acciones otorgadas a un precio de $0 y está prevista para consolidarse en un tercio en cada uno del primer, segundo y tercer aniversario de la fecha de la concesión.

Tras la operación comunicada, la presentación indica la propiedad beneficiaria del Sr. DeGaynor en 436,225 acciones, que incluye 32,733 acciones en tenencia conjunta con su cónyuge y 2,257 acciones en el Plan 401(k) de Methode. La concesión se informa como adquisición de RSU no consolidadas bajo el plan de la compañía.

Jonathan B. DeGaynor는 Methode Electronics의 CEO 겸 사장이자 이사로서 2022년 통합 인센티브 플랜에 따라 08/08/2025에 제한주식단위(RSU)를 부여받았습니다. 총 부여 수량은 328,520 제한주식단위이며, $0의 가격으로 부여되었고 부여일로부터 첫, 두 번째, 세 번째 기념일마다 각각 1/3씩 권리확정(vesting)됩니다.

보고된 거래 이후 제출서류는 DeGaynor 씨의 실질 소유주식을 436,225주로 표시하고 있으며, 이 중 32,733주는 배우자와 공동 보유, 2,257주는 Methode 401(k) 플랜에 보유되어 있습니다. 이 부여는 회사 플랜에 따른 아직 권리확정되지 않은 RSU의 취득으로 보고되었습니다.

Jonathan B. DeGaynor, qui occupe les fonctions de PDG et de président et siège au conseil d'administration de Methode Electronics, s'est vu attribuer des unités d'actions restreintes dans le cadre du Plan d'incitation omnibus 2022 de la société le 08/08/2025. L'attribution totalise 328,520 unités d'actions restreintes, accordées à un prix de $0, et est prévue pour acquérir des droits par tiers à chaque premier, deuxième et troisième anniversaire de la date d'attribution.

Suite à l'opération déclarée, le dépôt indique la propriété bénéficiaire de M. DeGaynor à 436,225 actions, dont 32,733 actions détenues conjointement avec son conjoint et 2,257 actions détenues dans le plan 401(k) de Methode. L'attribution est rapportée comme une acquisition d'unités d'actions restreintes non encore acquises dans le cadre du plan de la société.

Jonathan B. DeGaynor, der als CEO und Präsident tätig ist und zugleich Director von Methode Electronics ist, wurde am 08/08/2025 im Rahmen des Omnibus-Incentive-Plans 2022 des Unternehmens Restricted Stock Units gewährt. Die Zuteilung beläuft sich auf 328,520 Restricted Stock Units, gewährt zu einem Preis von $0, und sieht die Vesting-Staffelung in je einem Drittel am ersten, zweiten und dritten Jahrestag des Zuteilungsdatums vor.

Nach der gemeldeten Transaktion weist die Einreichung den wirtschaftlichen Besitz von Herrn DeGaynor mit 436,225 Aktien aus, wovon 32,733 Aktien gemeinschaftlich mit seiner Ehefrau gehalten werden und 2,257 Aktien im Methode 401(k)-Plan liegen. Die Zuteilung ist als Erwerb von noch nicht erworbenen RSUs im Rahmen des Unternehmensplans ausgewiesen.

Positive
  • 328,520 Restricted Stock Units granted to the CEO under the 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan
  • Vesting schedule disclosed: one-third on each of the first, second and third anniversaries
  • Beneficial ownership reported: increased to 436,225 shares, including indirect holdings
Negative
  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: CEO received a large three-year vesting RSU award, aligning pay with long-term service.

The filing documents a grant of 328,520 restricted stock units to the CEO under the 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan, vesting one-third annually. This structure typically ties executive pay to continued employment and future equity performance. The award was issued at $0 purchase price and increases the reporting persons stated beneficial ownership to 436,225 shares. The disclosure is standard for equity compensation and does not itself indicate changes to company guidance or operations.

TL;DR: Routine equity grant to a named executive; disclosure is clear on vesting schedule and holdings.

The Form 4 shows the CEO and director acquiring unvested RSUs with a defined three-year vesting schedule, a common retention mechanism. The report also itemizes indirect holdings of 32,733 shares (joint with spouse) and 2,257 shares (401(k)). The filing is procedural and provides investors transparency about insider compensation and potential future share delivery as units vest.

Jonathan B. DeGaynor, che ricopre le cariche di CEO e presidente ed è membro del consiglio di amministrazione di Methode Electronics, ha ricevuto unità di azioni vincolate nell'ambito del Piano Omnibus di Incentivi 2022 della società il 08/08/2025. L'assegnazione ammonta a 328,520 unità di azioni vincolate con prezzo di $0 e prevede il consolidamento di un terzo del totale al primo, al secondo e al terzo anniversario della data di assegnazione.

Dopo l'operazione comunicata, la dichiarazione riporta la proprietà beneficiaria del sig. DeGaynor pari a 436,225 azioni, di cui 32,733 azioni detenute congiuntamente con il coniuge e 2,257 azioni detenute nel piano 401(k) di Methode. L'assegnazione è indicata come acquisizione di RSU non ancora consolidate ai sensi del piano aziendale.

Jonathan B. DeGaynor, que se desempeña como CEO y presidente y es miembro del directorio de Methode Electronics, recibió unidades restringidas de acciones bajo el Plan Omnibus de Incentivos 2022 de la compañía el 08/08/2025. La concesión asciende a 328,520 unidades restringidas de acciones otorgadas a un precio de $0 y está prevista para consolidarse en un tercio en cada uno del primer, segundo y tercer aniversario de la fecha de la concesión.

Tras la operación comunicada, la presentación indica la propiedad beneficiaria del Sr. DeGaynor en 436,225 acciones, que incluye 32,733 acciones en tenencia conjunta con su cónyuge y 2,257 acciones en el Plan 401(k) de Methode. La concesión se informa como adquisición de RSU no consolidadas bajo el plan de la compañía.

Jonathan B. DeGaynor는 Methode Electronics의 CEO 겸 사장이자 이사로서 2022년 통합 인센티브 플랜에 따라 08/08/2025에 제한주식단위(RSU)를 부여받았습니다. 총 부여 수량은 328,520 제한주식단위이며, $0의 가격으로 부여되었고 부여일로부터 첫, 두 번째, 세 번째 기념일마다 각각 1/3씩 권리확정(vesting)됩니다.

보고된 거래 이후 제출서류는 DeGaynor 씨의 실질 소유주식을 436,225주로 표시하고 있으며, 이 중 32,733주는 배우자와 공동 보유, 2,257주는 Methode 401(k) 플랜에 보유되어 있습니다. 이 부여는 회사 플랜에 따른 아직 권리확정되지 않은 RSU의 취득으로 보고되었습니다.

Jonathan B. DeGaynor, qui occupe les fonctions de PDG et de président et siège au conseil d'administration de Methode Electronics, s'est vu attribuer des unités d'actions restreintes dans le cadre du Plan d'incitation omnibus 2022 de la société le 08/08/2025. L'attribution totalise 328,520 unités d'actions restreintes, accordées à un prix de $0, et est prévue pour acquérir des droits par tiers à chaque premier, deuxième et troisième anniversaire de la date d'attribution.

Suite à l'opération déclarée, le dépôt indique la propriété bénéficiaire de M. DeGaynor à 436,225 actions, dont 32,733 actions détenues conjointement avec son conjoint et 2,257 actions détenues dans le plan 401(k) de Methode. L'attribution est rapportée comme une acquisition d'unités d'actions restreintes non encore acquises dans le cadre du plan de la société.

Jonathan B. DeGaynor, der als CEO und Präsident tätig ist und zugleich Director von Methode Electronics ist, wurde am 08/08/2025 im Rahmen des Omnibus-Incentive-Plans 2022 des Unternehmens Restricted Stock Units gewährt. Die Zuteilung beläuft sich auf 328,520 Restricted Stock Units, gewährt zu einem Preis von $0, und sieht die Vesting-Staffelung in je einem Drittel am ersten, zweiten und dritten Jahrestag des Zuteilungsdatums vor.

Nach der gemeldeten Transaktion weist die Einreichung den wirtschaftlichen Besitz von Herrn DeGaynor mit 436,225 Aktien aus, wovon 32,733 Aktien gemeinschaftlich mit seiner Ehefrau gehalten werden und 2,257 Aktien im Methode 401(k)-Plan liegen. Die Zuteilung ist als Erwerb von noch nicht erworbenen RSUs im Rahmen des Unternehmensplans ausgewiesen.

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*
DeGaynor Jonathan B

(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)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
CEO and President
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/08/2025
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 08/08/2025 A 328,520(1) A $0 436,225 D
Common Stock 32,733 I Joint account with spouse
Common Stock 2,257 I Held in Methode 401(k) Plan
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. Restricted Stock Units granted under the Company's 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The Restricted Stock Units will vest 1/3 on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the award date.
/s/ Kerry Vyverberg as attorney-in-fact for Jonathan B. DeGaynor 08/12/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What did Methode Electronics (MEI) report on this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports that CEO Jonathan B. DeGaynor was granted 328,520 Restricted Stock Units under the company's 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan on 08/08/2025.

How do the granted RSUs vest for MEIs CEO?

The RSUs vest one-third on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the award date, per the filings explanation.

What is Mr. DeGaynors reported beneficial ownership after the grant?

The filing shows 436,225 shares beneficially owned following the transaction, including 32,733 shares jointly with his spouse and 2,257 shares in the Methode 401(k) Plan.

Was there a cash purchase price for the RSU grant?

No cash price is reported; the grant is shown with a $0 price in the Form 4.

What roles does the reporting person hold at MEI?

The reporting person, Jonathan B. DeGaynor, is identified as both CEO and President and as a Director of Methode Electronics in the filing.
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