Director at Myers Industries (NYSE: MYE) receives 5,135-share stock award

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Ludwig Helmuth reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Myers Industries director Helmuth Ludwig received a stock grant tied to his board service. On May 8, 2026, he was awarded 5,135 shares of restricted common stock for service as a director until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, when the award is scheduled to vest if he continues serving. Following this grant, he directly holds 18,571 shares of Myers Industries common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Ludwig Helmuth

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	5,135	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 18,571 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 5,135 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Shares held after grant: 18,571 shares

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Restricted stock grant 5,135 shares Awarded on May 8, 2026 for director service

Grant price $0.00 per share Reported transaction price for restricted stock award

Shares held after grant 18,571 shares Direct ownership following May 8, 2026 award

Key Terms

restricted stock, Annual Meeting of Shareholders, vest

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restricted stock financial

"the reporting person was awarded 5,135 shares of restricted stock with respect to the reporting person's service"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

Annual Meeting of Shareholders regulatory

"service as a director of the Issuer until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, at which time the reporting person's award will vest"

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

vest financial

"at which time the reporting person's award will vest, conditioned on the reporting person's continued service"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/11/2026 - 05:00 PM

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^*

Ludwig Helmuth

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

1293 SOUTH MAIN STREET

(Street)

AKRON

OHIO

44301

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MYERS INDUSTRIES INC [ MYE ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/08/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/08/2026		A⁽¹⁾		5,135	A	$0	18,571	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. On May 8, 2026, the reporting person was awarded 5,135 shares of restricted stock with respect to the reporting person's service as a director of the Issuer until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, at which time the reporting person's award will vest, conditioned on the reporting person's continued service through the vesting date.

	/s/ J. Bret Treier, attorney in fact for Helmuth Ludwig	05/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Myers Industries (MYE) report for Helmuth Ludwig?

Myers Industries reported that director Helmuth Ludwig received a grant of 5,135 shares of restricted common stock. The award compensates his service on the board and vests at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, assuming he continues serving through that date.

How many Myers Industries (MYE) shares were granted to Helmuth Ludwig?

Helmuth Ludwig was granted 5,135 shares of Myers Industries common stock as restricted stock. These shares are part of his director compensation and will vest at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, subject to his continued service on the company’s board.

Is Helmuth Ludwig’s Myers Industries (MYE) transaction an open-market purchase or a grant?

The transaction is a grant, not an open-market purchase. Ludwig received 5,135 restricted shares at a reported price of $0.00 per share as director compensation, with vesting scheduled at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, contingent on continued board service.

When do Helmuth Ludwig’s restricted Myers Industries (MYE) shares vest?

The 5,135 restricted shares awarded to Helmuth Ludwig are scheduled to vest at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Vesting is conditioned on his continued service as a director through that meeting, aligning his compensation with an ongoing board tenure.

How many Myers Industries (MYE) shares does Helmuth Ludwig hold after this grant?

After the May 8, 2026 restricted stock grant, Helmuth Ludwig directly holds 18,571 shares of Myers Industries common stock. This total includes the newly awarded 5,135 restricted shares, which remain subject to vesting at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.