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[Form 4] Park Aerospace Corp. Insider Trading Activity

Filing Impact
(Neutral)
Filing Sentiment
(Positive)
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PKE – Form 4 (24 Jul 2025): Director Carl W. Smith reported one transaction dated 23 Jul 2025. He exercised 7,500 stock options (Code M) at a stated price of $19.09 and immediately disposed of the same number of common shares, reducing his direct share ownership to 1,000 shares.

Smith continues to hold 27,500 vested but unexercised options with strike prices ranging from $5.23-$14.00 and expirations between 2026-2035. The options vest 25 % per year over four years from each grant date. No other equity transactions were disclosed.

The filing signals a modest reduction in direct ownership but leaves the director with substantial derivative exposure, maintaining long-term economic alignment with shareholders.

PKE – Modulo 4 (24 Lug 2025): Il direttore Carl W. Smith ha riportato una transazione datata 23 Lug 2025. Ha esercitato 7.500 opzioni azionarie (Codice M) a un prezzo stabilito di 19,09 $ e ha immediatamente venduto lo stesso numero di azioni ordinarie, riducendo la sua partecipazione diretta a 1.000 azioni.

Smith detiene ancora 27.500 opzioni maturate ma non esercitate con prezzi di esercizio compresi tra 5,23 $ e 14,00 $ e scadenze tra il 2026 e il 2035. Le opzioni maturano al 25% all’anno per quattro anni a partire dalla data di ciascuna concessione. Non sono state comunicate altre transazioni azionarie.

La comunicazione indica una riduzione modesta della proprietà diretta, ma lascia il direttore con un’esposizione significativa derivata, mantenendo un allineamento economico a lungo termine con gli azionisti.

PKE – Formulario 4 (24 Jul 2025): El director Carl W. Smith reportó una transacción fechada el 23 de julio de 2025. Ejerció 7,500 opciones sobre acciones (Código M) a un precio establecido de $19.09 y dispuso inmediatamente del mismo número de acciones comunes, reduciendo su propiedad directa a 1,000 acciones.

Smith continúa poseyendo 27,500 opciones ya devengadas pero no ejercidas con precios de ejercicio que van desde $5.23 a $14.00 y vencimientos entre 2026 y 2035. Las opciones se consolidan al 25 % anual durante cuatro años desde cada fecha de concesión. No se divulgaron otras transacciones de capital.

El informe señala una reducción modesta en la propiedad directa, pero deja al director con una exposición derivada sustancial, manteniendo una alineación económica a largo plazo con los accionistas.

PKE – 양식 4 (2025년 7월 24일): 이사 Carl W. Smith가 2025년 7월 23일자 거래를 보고했습니다. 그는 7,500주 스톡옵션(Code M)을 행사하여 $19.09의 정해진 가격에 매입하고, 동일한 수량의 보통주를 즉시 처분하여 직접 보유 주식을 1,000주로 줄였습니다.

Smith는 여전히 27,500주의 행사 가능하지만 아직 행사하지 않은 옵션을 보유하고 있으며, 행사가격은 $5.23~$14.00 사이이고 만기는 2026년부터 2035년까지입니다. 옵션은 부여일로부터 4년간 매년 25%씩 베스팅됩니다. 다른 주식 거래는 공개되지 않았습니다.

이번 신고는 직접 보유 주식의 소폭 감소를 나타내지만, 이사가 상당한 파생상품 노출을 유지하여 주주와 장기적인 경제적 이해관계를 지속함을 보여줍니다.

PKE – Formulaire 4 (24 juil. 2025) : Le directeur Carl W. Smith a déclaré une transaction datée du 23 juillet 2025. Il a exercé 7 500 options d’achat d’actions (Code M) à un prix fixé de 19,09 $ et a immédiatement cédé le même nombre d’actions ordinaires, réduisant ainsi sa détention directe à 1 000 actions.

Smith détient toujours 27 500 options acquises mais non exercées avec des prix d’exercice allant de 5,23 $ à 14,00 $ et des échéances comprises entre 2026 et 2035. Les options acquièrent 25 % par an sur quatre ans à partir de chaque date d’attribution. Aucune autre transaction sur actions n’a été divulguée.

Le dépôt indique une réduction modeste de la propriété directe, mais laisse le directeur avec une exposition dérivée importante, maintenant ainsi un alignement économique à long terme avec les actionnaires.

PKE – Formular 4 (24. Juli 2025): Direktor Carl W. Smith meldete eine Transaktion vom 23. Juli 2025. Er übte 7.500 Aktienoptionen (Code M) zu einem festgelegten Preis von 19,09 $ aus und veräußerte unmittelbar dieselbe Anzahl an Stammaktien, wodurch sein direkter Aktienbesitz auf 1.000 Aktien reduziert wurde.

Smith hält weiterhin 27.500 ausgeübte, aber nicht eingelöste Optionen mit Ausübungspreisen zwischen 5,23 $ und 14,00 $ und Laufzeiten von 2026 bis 2035. Die Optionen werden über vier Jahre ab jedem Zuteilungsdatum zu 25 % pro Jahr fällig. Weitere Aktiengeschäfte wurden nicht gemeldet.

Die Meldung signalisiert eine moderate Reduzierung des direkten Besitzes, belässt den Direktor jedoch mit erheblicher derivative Beteiligung und sichert so eine langfristige wirtschaftliche Ausrichtung mit den Aktionären.

Positive
  • Director retains 27,500 unexercised options, preserving long-term incentive alignment with shareholders.
  • No signs of regulatory or compliance issues were noted in the filing.
Negative
  • Direct common share ownership drops to only 1,000 shares, a visible reduction that may be interpreted as lower immediate confidence.

Insights

TL;DR: Director exercised 7,500 options, sold shares, keeps only 1,000 shares but retains 27,500 options; limited impact.

The transaction represents a routine option exercise and sale. The gross value (7,500 × $19.09 ≈ $143k) is immaterial relative to Park Aerospace’s typical daily trading volume. Post-sale share ownership is low, yet the director’s remaining option portfolio preserves upside incentive, suggesting no directional view on fundamentals. I classify the event as neutral.

TL;DR: Insider trims direct stake; governance stance unchanged given sizable unexercised options.

While insiders selling can raise concern, Form 4 shows a liquidity-motivated option exercise ahead of 2026 expiry. The director’s residual 27,500 options continue to align interests with shareholders over a 5-10 year horizon. No red flags on compliance or reporting. Overall governance impact is not material.

PKE – Modulo 4 (24 Lug 2025): Il direttore Carl W. Smith ha riportato una transazione datata 23 Lug 2025. Ha esercitato 7.500 opzioni azionarie (Codice M) a un prezzo stabilito di 19,09 $ e ha immediatamente venduto lo stesso numero di azioni ordinarie, riducendo la sua partecipazione diretta a 1.000 azioni.

Smith detiene ancora 27.500 opzioni maturate ma non esercitate con prezzi di esercizio compresi tra 5,23 $ e 14,00 $ e scadenze tra il 2026 e il 2035. Le opzioni maturano al 25% all’anno per quattro anni a partire dalla data di ciascuna concessione. Non sono state comunicate altre transazioni azionarie.

La comunicazione indica una riduzione modesta della proprietà diretta, ma lascia il direttore con un’esposizione significativa derivata, mantenendo un allineamento economico a lungo termine con gli azionisti.

PKE – Formulario 4 (24 Jul 2025): El director Carl W. Smith reportó una transacción fechada el 23 de julio de 2025. Ejerció 7,500 opciones sobre acciones (Código M) a un precio establecido de $19.09 y dispuso inmediatamente del mismo número de acciones comunes, reduciendo su propiedad directa a 1,000 acciones.

Smith continúa poseyendo 27,500 opciones ya devengadas pero no ejercidas con precios de ejercicio que van desde $5.23 a $14.00 y vencimientos entre 2026 y 2035. Las opciones se consolidan al 25 % anual durante cuatro años desde cada fecha de concesión. No se divulgaron otras transacciones de capital.

El informe señala una reducción modesta en la propiedad directa, pero deja al director con una exposición derivada sustancial, manteniendo una alineación económica a largo plazo con los accionistas.

PKE – 양식 4 (2025년 7월 24일): 이사 Carl W. Smith가 2025년 7월 23일자 거래를 보고했습니다. 그는 7,500주 스톡옵션(Code M)을 행사하여 $19.09의 정해진 가격에 매입하고, 동일한 수량의 보통주를 즉시 처분하여 직접 보유 주식을 1,000주로 줄였습니다.

Smith는 여전히 27,500주의 행사 가능하지만 아직 행사하지 않은 옵션을 보유하고 있으며, 행사가격은 $5.23~$14.00 사이이고 만기는 2026년부터 2035년까지입니다. 옵션은 부여일로부터 4년간 매년 25%씩 베스팅됩니다. 다른 주식 거래는 공개되지 않았습니다.

이번 신고는 직접 보유 주식의 소폭 감소를 나타내지만, 이사가 상당한 파생상품 노출을 유지하여 주주와 장기적인 경제적 이해관계를 지속함을 보여줍니다.

PKE – Formulaire 4 (24 juil. 2025) : Le directeur Carl W. Smith a déclaré une transaction datée du 23 juillet 2025. Il a exercé 7 500 options d’achat d’actions (Code M) à un prix fixé de 19,09 $ et a immédiatement cédé le même nombre d’actions ordinaires, réduisant ainsi sa détention directe à 1 000 actions.

Smith détient toujours 27 500 options acquises mais non exercées avec des prix d’exercice allant de 5,23 $ à 14,00 $ et des échéances comprises entre 2026 et 2035. Les options acquièrent 25 % par an sur quatre ans à partir de chaque date d’attribution. Aucune autre transaction sur actions n’a été divulguée.

Le dépôt indique une réduction modeste de la propriété directe, mais laisse le directeur avec une exposition dérivée importante, maintenant ainsi un alignement économique à long terme avec les actionnaires.

PKE – Formular 4 (24. Juli 2025): Direktor Carl W. Smith meldete eine Transaktion vom 23. Juli 2025. Er übte 7.500 Aktienoptionen (Code M) zu einem festgelegten Preis von 19,09 $ aus und veräußerte unmittelbar dieselbe Anzahl an Stammaktien, wodurch sein direkter Aktienbesitz auf 1.000 Aktien reduziert wurde.

Smith hält weiterhin 27.500 ausgeübte, aber nicht eingelöste Optionen mit Ausübungspreisen zwischen 5,23 $ und 14,00 $ und Laufzeiten von 2026 bis 2035. Die Optionen werden über vier Jahre ab jedem Zuteilungsdatum zu 25 % pro Jahr fällig. Weitere Aktiengeschäfte wurden nicht gemeldet.

Die Meldung signalisiert eine moderate Reduzierung des direkten Besitzes, belässt den Direktor jedoch mit erheblicher derivative Beteiligung und sichert so eine langfristige wirtschaftliche Ausrichtung mit den Aktionären.

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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number: 3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response: 0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Smith Carl William

(Last) (First) (Middle)
9830 E. EMERALD DR.

(Street)
SUN LAKE AZ 85248

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PARK AEROSPACE CORP [ PKE ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/23/2025
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 07/23/2025 M 7,500 D $19.09 1,000 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)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Right to buy option(1) $5.23 01/12/2017 01/12/2026 Common Stock 3,000 3,000 D
Right to buy option(1) $14.44 05/07/2020 05/07/2029 Common Stock 3,500 3,500 D
Right to buy option(1) $11.58 04/09/2021 04/09/2030 Common Stock 3,500 3,500 D
Right to buy option(1) $12.8 04/02/2022 04/02/2031 Common Stock 3,500 3,500 D
Right to buy option(1) $11.06 04/12/2023 04/12/2032 Common Stock 3,500 3,500 D
Right to buy option(1) $13.08 05/01/2024 05/01/2033 Common Stock 3,500 3,500 D
Right to buy option(1) $13.26 06/18/2025 06/18/2034 Common Stock 3,500 3,500 D
Right to buy option(1) $14 06/16/2026 06/16/2035 Common Stock 3,500 3,500 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Option is exercisable, commencing on the date indicated, as to 25% of the aggregate number of shares listed and as to an additional 25% of such shares on each of the succeeding three anniversaries of such date.
/s/ Constantine Petropoulos, by Power of Attorney 07/24/2025
** 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).
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FAQ

What insider transaction did PKE report on 24 Jul 2025?

Director Carl W. Smith exercised and sold 7,500 shares of Park Aerospace common stock on 23 Jul 2025.

How many Park Aerospace shares does the director now hold?

After the transaction, Smith directly owns 1,000 PKE shares.

How many options does the director still hold in PKE?

Smith retains 27,500 vested stock options with strikes between $5.23 and $14.00 expiring 2026-2035.

Is the Form 4 transaction considered a sale or purchase?

The filing shows an option exercise (Code M) followed by a disposal (D) of the 7,500 resulting shares.

Does this insider sale signal negative sentiment about PKE?

The small size and remaining option exposure suggest a neutral, likely liquidity-driven move rather than a bearish signal.
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