RCKY Form 4: Officer exercises options, sells 6,600 common shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rocky Brands, Inc. (RCKY) reported an insider transaction by its SVP, Georgia Boot & Durango. On 11/05/2025, the officer exercised stock options for 2,000 shares at $18.90 and 400 shares at $11.55, then sold 6,600 shares of common stock in the open market at a $29.8983 weighted-average price.

The sale price ranged from $29.8287 to $30.02. Following these transactions, the reporting person held 0 common shares and 0 derivative securities directly.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Routine Form 4: option exercises and sale; holdings now zero.

An officer of Rocky Brands exercised 2,400 options (2,000 at $18.9, 400 at $11.55) and sold 6,600 shares at a weighted average of $29.8983 on 11/05/2025. These are standard equity compensation transactions coded “M” (option exercise) and “S” (sale).

The price spread shows in-the-money exercises followed by an open-market sale within the stated price range of $29.8287 to $30.02. The officer reported 0 shares beneficially owned after the transactions, indicating no retained common stock from this activity.

Because these are administrative insider trades without disclosed corporate catalysts, the direct impact on the business outlook appears limited. Future filings may provide additional context if new grants, exercises, or holdings change.

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^*

Wortham Byron

(Last) (First) (Middle)

39 EAST CANAL STREET

(Street)

NELSONVILLE OH 45764

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ROCKY BRANDS, INC. [ RCKY ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP Georgia Boot & Durango

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/05/2025

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, without par value	11/05/2025		M		2,000	A	$18.9	6,200	D
Common Stock, without par value	11/05/2025		M		400	A	$11.55	6,600	D
Common Stock, without par value	11/05/2025		S		6,600	D	$29.8983(1)	0.0000	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
Stock Option (right to buy)	$18.9	11/05/2025		M			2,000	(2)	01/02/2028	Common Stock, without par value	2,000	$0.0000	0.0000	D
Stock Option (right to buy)	$11.55	11/05/2025		M			400	(2)	01/03/2027	Common Stock, without par value	400	$0.0000	0.0000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Price represents a weighted average of the sale price. Shares were sold at prices ranging from $29.8287 to $30.02. Upon the request by the SEC staff, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, the reporting person will provide the full information about the number of shares sold at each separate price.

2. Option vests 20% per year beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.

	Jeremy D. Siegfried, Attorney-in-Fact	11/07/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider activity was reported for RCKY?

The SVP exercised options for 2,000 and 400 shares and sold 6,600 shares of common stock on 11/05/2025.

What prices were involved in the RCKY insider’s transactions?

Options were exercised at $18.90 and $11.55; shares were sold at a $29.8983 weighted-average, with trades from $29.8287 to $30.02.

How many RCKY shares did the insider own after the transactions?

The reporting person had 0 common shares and 0 derivative securities directly owned after the reported trades.

Who is the reporting person and their role at RCKY?

An Officer serving as SVP, Georgia Boot & Durango.

What are the details of the options exercised by the RCKY insider?

Options for 2,000 shares at $18.90 (expiring 01/02/2028) and 400 shares at $11.55 (expiring 01/03/2027); vest 20% per year beginning on the first anniversary of grant.

What was the date of the earliest transaction reported?

11/05/2025.