National Presto (NPK) COO has 36 shares withheld to cover tax liability

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

National Presto Industries reported an insider equity transaction for executive Frederick Douglas J, who serves as COO, VP, and Secretary. On March 16, 2026, 36 shares of common stock were disposed of at $131.58 per share as a tax-withholding transaction, meaning shares were delivered to cover tax obligations rather than sold on the open market.

Following this adjustment, he holds 9,106 shares of common stock directly and 1,681 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan. The filing shows a routine compensation-related tax settlement, with no open-market buying or selling activity reported.

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^*

Frederick Douglas J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3925 N HASTINGS WAY

(Street)

EAU CLAIRE WI 54703

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES INC [ NPK ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	COO, VP, SECRETARY

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/16/2026

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 $1.00 par value	03/16/2026		F		36	D	$131.58	9,106	D
Common stock $1.00 par value								1,681	I	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:

	/s/ Ann Werner by Power of Attorney	03/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES (NPK) report for Frederick Douglas J?

NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES reported a Form 4 for executive Frederick Douglas J showing a tax-withholding share disposition. On March 16, 2026, 36 common shares were delivered to cover tax obligations related to equity compensation, rather than sold in the open market.

How many NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES (NPK) shares were affected in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 36 shares of NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES common stock were disposed of at $131.58 per share. This was a tax-withholding event, where shares were used to satisfy tax liabilities on compensation instead of being sold for cash.

Was the NPK insider transaction an open-market sale or a tax-withholding event?

The NPK insider transaction was a tax-withholding event, not an open-market sale. Transaction code F indicates payment of tax liability by delivering securities, so the 36 shares were used to cover taxes tied to equity compensation, not actively sold in the market.

What are Frederick Douglas J’s NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES (NPK) holdings after this transaction?

After the transaction, Frederick Douglas J holds 9,106 NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES shares directly and 1,681 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan. These post-transaction holdings reflect his remaining equity interest following the small tax-withholding share disposition.

Who is the insider involved in the latest NPK Form 4 filing?

The insider is Frederick Douglas J, who serves as COO, Vice President, and Secretary of NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES. The filing details a routine tax-withholding share disposition related to his equity compensation, rather than discretionary buying or selling of company stock.