Retractable Technologies insider purchase: CEO adds to 15.4M-share stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Retractable Technologies, Inc. (RVP) – Form 4 insider transaction

President, CEO, Director and 10% owner Thomas J. Shaw reported an open-market purchase (transaction code P) of company common stock on 30 June 2025. Shaw acquired 1,347 shares at a weighted-average price of $0.6221 per share pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 22 Aug 2024.

• Direct ownership after the trade: 15,442,020 shares
• Indirect ownership (trust & voting agreement): 831,600 shares
• Total reported beneficial ownership (direct + indirect): 16,273,620 shares

No derivative securities were reported in Table II. The filing indicates Shaw remains a key insider (Director, CEO, 10% holder) and the form was signed on 1 July 2025.

Positive

• Insider purchase by the CEO, President, Director and 10% owner indicates continued alignment with shareholders.
• Transaction executed under a disclosed Rule 10b5-1 plan, reflecting governance transparency.

Negative

• Purchase size is immaterial (1,347 shares vs 15.4 M already held), limiting signaling value.

Insights

Equity Analyst

TL;DR – Minor insider buy; signals confidence but immaterial to float.

The CEO’s 1,347-share purchase—worth roughly $0.8k—is negligible versus his existing 15.4 million-share stake and the company’s public float. Nevertheless, any open-market buying by a multi-role insider (CEO, President, Director and 10% owner) is directionally positive because it aligns management interests with shareholders. Because the trade occurs under a pre-set Rule 10b5-1 plan, it reduces informational signaling value. Overall market impact should be minimal; the filing is largely routine.

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).

X

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^*

SHAW THOMAS J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

511 LOBO LANE

(Street)

LITTLE ELM TX 75068

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
RETRACTABLE TECHNOLOGIES INC [ RVP ]

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

X	Director	X	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	PRESIDENT AND CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2025

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	06/30/2025		P		1,347	A	$0.6221(1)	15,442,020	D
Common Stock								831,600	I	Voting or Investment Control(2)

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:

1. Represents weighted average price.

2. Mr. Shaw has investment power over 500,000 shares as Trustee for the benefit of a family member. Mr. Shaw has voting control over the remainder of the shares pursuant to a voting agreement.

Remarks:

The Rule 10b5-1 Plan's date of adoption was August 22, 2024.

	/s/ D. Valerie Thomas, Attorney-in-Fact	07/01/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many RVP shares did CEO Thomas J. Shaw buy?

He purchased 1,347 common shares on 30 Jun 2025 at an average price of $0.6221.

What is Thomas J. Shaw’s total direct ownership after the transaction?

Following the trade, Shaw directly owns 15,442,020 RVP shares.

Does the filing involve a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. The filing states the 10b5-1 plan was adopted on 22 Aug 2024.

Were any derivative securities reported in this Form 4?

No. Table II lists no derivative transactions or holdings.

How many shares does Shaw hold indirectly?

He has 831,600 shares under voting or investment control, including 500,000 held as trustee.