What restricted stock units related to NSYS does Ryan McManus hold?

He holds 3,438 Restricted Stock Units that were granted on May 20, 2025, with all 3,438 units vesting on May 1, 2027, as disclosed in the footnote tied to his common stock holdings.

Nortech Systems grants director 8,000 stock options

Q: What did NSYS director Ryan McManus report on this Form 4?

He reported a grant of 8,000 Stock Options on March 31, 2026, linked to NORTECH SYSTEMS INC (NSYS), plus his updated direct Common Stock holdings of 14,857 shares.

Q: What are the key terms of the 8,000 stock options reported for NSYS?

The 8,000 Stock Options have an exercise price of $12.19 per share, become exercisable on May 1, 2027, and expire on March 31, 2036, with each option covering one share of Common Stock.

Q: Are the NSYS transactions by Ryan McManus under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, so the reported option grant and holdings update are not stated to be under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Q: When do the newly granted NSYS options to Ryan McManus become exercisable?

The 8,000 Stock Options granted on March 31, 2026 become exercisable on May 1, 2027, according to the footnote describing the option grant terms.

NSYS director Ryan McManus received 8,000 stock options at a $12.19 strike, lifting his direct common stock holdings to 14,857 shares.

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NORTECH SYSTEMS INC (NSYS) director Ryan McManus reported an award of 8,000 Stock Options on March 31, 2026. The options have an exercise price of $12.19 per share, become exercisable on May 1, 2027, and expire on March 31, 2036. After this grant, he holds 14,857 shares of Common Stock directly, including previously granted Restricted Stock Units. No transactions are reported under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 8,000 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider MCMANUS RYAN

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Options ^F2	8,000	$0.00	$0.00
Holding	Common Stock ^F1	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Options — 8,000 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 14,857 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Stock Options, 0 to 8,000 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

F1. Includes 3,438 Restricted Stock Units granted on May 20, 2025, with 3,438 units vesting on May 1, 2027.
F2. Represents 8,000 Stock Options granted on March 31, 2026, with 8,000 options exercisable on May 1, 2027.

Key Figures

Stock Options granted: 8,000 options Option exercise price: $12.19 per share Option exercisability date: May 1, 2027 +3 more

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Stock Options granted 8,000 options Grant to director Ryan McManus on March 31, 2026

Option exercise price $12.19 per share Exercise price for 8,000 Stock Options granted March 31, 2026

Option exercisability date May 1, 2027 Date when 8,000 Stock Options become exercisable

Option expiration date March 31, 2036 Expiration of 8,000 Stock Options granted to director

Common Stock holdings after transactions 14,857 shares Direct Common Stock position of Ryan McManus after March 31, 2026

Restricted Stock Units 3,438 units RSUs granted May 20, 2025, vesting May 1, 2027

Key Terms

Stock Options, Restricted Stock Units, Rule 10b5-1

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Stock Options financial

"Represents 8,000 Stock Options granted on March 31, 2026"

Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.

Restricted Stock Units financial

"Includes 3,438 Restricted Stock Units granted on May 20, 2025"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Rule 10b5-1 regulatory

"No transactions are reported under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

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What did NSYS director Ryan McManus report on this Form 4?

He reported a grant of 8,000 Stock Options on March 31, 2026, linked to NORTECH SYSTEMS INC (NSYS), plus his updated direct Common Stock holdings of 14,857 shares.

What are the key terms of the 8,000 stock options reported for NSYS?

The 8,000 Stock Options have an exercise price of $12.19 per share, become exercisable on May 1, 2027, and expire on March 31, 2036, with each option covering one share of Common Stock.

How many NSYS common shares does Ryan McManus hold after the reported transactions?

After the reported transactions, Ryan McManus directly holds 14,857 shares of NORTECH SYSTEMS INC Common Stock, which include 3,438 Restricted Stock Units granted on May 20, 2025.

Are the NSYS transactions by Ryan McManus under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, so the reported option grant and holdings update are not stated to be under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

When do the newly granted NSYS options to Ryan McManus become exercisable?

The 8,000 Stock Options granted on March 31, 2026 become exercisable on May 1, 2027, according to the footnote describing the option grant terms.

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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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OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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^*

MCMANUS RYAN

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

7550 MERIDIAN CIRCLE N.

SUITE # 150

(Street)

MAPLE GROVE

MINNESOTA

55369

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NORTECH SYSTEMS INC [ NSYS ]

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)
03/31/2026

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								14,857⁽¹⁾	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)
Stock Options	$12.19	03/31/2026		A		8,000⁽²⁾		05/01/2027⁽²⁾	03/31/2036	Common Stock	8,000	$0.00	8,000⁽²⁾	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes 3,438 Restricted Stock Units granted on May 20, 2025, with 3,438 units vesting on May 1, 2027.

2. Represents 8,000 Stock Options granted on March 31, 2026, with 8,000 options exercisable on May 1, 2027.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24.1 Power of Attorney filed with Form 4 on May 16, 2023 and incorporated herein by reference.

	/s/ Mark Hooley, Attorney in Fact	09/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR