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Retractable Technologies insider purchase: 30,000 shares at $0.9233

Filing Impact
(Neutral)
Filing Sentiment
(Positive)
Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Retractable Technologies, Inc. reporting person Thomas J. Shaw (President, CEO, Director and >10% owner) acquired 30,000 shares of common stock on 10/08/2025 at a weighted average price of $0.9233. After the purchase Mr. Shaw beneficially owns 15,708,825 shares directly and has an indirect beneficial interest in 831,600 shares as Trustee for a family member; voting control over the remainder is held via a voting agreement. The transaction was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on Aug 22, 2024. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 10/09/2025.

Positive

  • Insider accumulation: CEO acquired 30,000 shares, increasing direct ownership to 15,708,825 shares
  • Preplanned trade: Transaction executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted on Aug 22, 2024, which clarifies timing

Negative

  • Limited incremental size: The purchased 30,000 shares are small relative to total beneficial ownership and may be immaterial to valuation
  • Indirect holdings complexity: 831,600 shares held in trust shift voting/investment dynamics but lack detail on voting agreement terms

Insights

CEO purchased a small additional stake under a 10b5-1 plan.

The acquisition of 30,000 shares at $0.9233 increases direct beneficial ownership to 15.71M shares, reinforcing substantial insider ownership which can align management and shareholder interests. The purchase was made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan dated Aug 22, 2024, indicating it was pre‑planned and intended to provide an affirmative defense to trading allegations.

This filing reduces uncertainty about timing but does not disclose motive or future transactions. Monitor periodic Form 4 disclosures for additional purchases or sales and any changes to the 10b5-1 plan within the next 12 months for further insider activity.

Insider SHAW THOMAS J
Role PRESIDENT AND CEO
Bought 30,000 shs ($28K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock 30,000 $0.9233 $28K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 15,708,825 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 831,600 shares (Indirect, Voting or Investment Control)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents weighted average price. 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.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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).
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)
10/08/2025
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 10/08/2025 P 30,000 A $0.9233(1) 15,708,825 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 10/09/2025
** 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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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did RVP's CEO report on Form 4?

The CEO, Thomas J. Shaw, reported acquiring 30,000 common shares on 10/08/2025 at a weighted average price of $0.9233.

How many RVP shares does Thomas J. Shaw beneficially own after the trade?

After the reported transaction Mr. Shaw beneficially owns 15,708,825 shares directly and has an indirect interest in 831,600 shares as Trustee.

Was the RVP trade part of a 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on Aug 22, 2024.

What is the significance of the 10b5-1 plan for this RVP insider trade?

A Rule 10b5-1 plan indicates the trade was preplanned, which can provide an affirmative defense against allegations of trading on material nonpublic information.

Who signed the Form 4 for this RVP filing?

The Form 4 was signed by D. Valerie Thomas, Attorney-in-Fact on 10/09/2025.