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NL Industries Inc (NL) director granted 6,000 stock plan shares

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Harper John E reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

NL Industries director John E. Harper received a grant of common stock as part of his board compensation. On May 14, 2026, he was awarded 6,000 shares of NL Industries common stock at a value of $6.67 per share, issued for no cash consideration under the NL Industries, Inc. 2023 Non-Employee Director Stock Plan. After this award, Harper directly holds 38,050 shares of NL Industries common stock.

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Insider Harper John E
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock $0.125 par value per share 6,000 $6.67 $40K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock $0.125 par value per share — 38,050 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares granted 6,000 shares Common Stock grant on May 14, 2026
Per-share value $6.67 per share Value reported for 6,000-share award
Post-transaction holdings 38,050 shares Direct holdings after the grant
Par value $0.125 per share Common Stock par value
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
non-derivative financial
""transaction_type": "non-derivative""
Common Stock $0.125 par value per share financial
""security_title": "Common Stock $0.125 par value per share""
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
""transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
NL Industries, Inc. 2023 Non-Employee Director Stock Plan financial
"Shares issued for no cash consideration to directors under the NL Industries, Inc. 2023 Non-Employee Director Stock Plan."
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Harper John E

(Last)(First)(Middle)
5430 LBJ FREEWAY
SUITE 1700

(Street)
DALLAS TEXAS 75240

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NL INDUSTRIES INC [ NL ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/14/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock $0.125 par value per share05/14/2026A(1)6,000A$6.67(1)38,050D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares issued for no cash consideration to directors under the NL Industries, Inc. 2023 Non-Employee Director Stock Plan.
Jane R. Grimm, Attorney-in-fact, for John E. Harper05/15/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did NL (NL) disclose for John E. Harper?

NL Industries disclosed that director John E. Harper received a grant of 6,000 shares of common stock. The award was issued for no cash consideration under the company’s 2023 Non-Employee Director Stock Plan as part of his director compensation.

How many NL (NL) shares does John E. Harper hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, John E. Harper directly holds 38,050 shares of NL Industries common stock. This total reflects the addition of 6,000 shares awarded on May 14, 2026, under the 2023 Non-Employee Director Stock Plan.

Was cash paid for the NL (NL) shares granted to John E. Harper?

No cash was paid for this award. The filing states the 6,000 shares were issued to director John E. Harper for no cash consideration under the NL Industries, Inc. 2023 Non-Employee Director Stock Plan as equity compensation.

What price per share is reported for John E. Harper’s NL (NL) stock grant?

The Form 4 reports a value of $6.67 per share for the 6,000-share grant of NL Industries common stock. Although no cash changed hands, this figure reflects the per-share value used for the equity award on May 14, 2026.

What type of transaction is reported in NL (NL) director John E. Harper’s Form 4?

The Form 4 classifies the event as an acquisition coded “A,” described as a grant, award, or other acquisition. It covers non-derivative common stock issued to John E. Harper as part of his non-employee director stock compensation.