[Form 4] Sigmatron International Inc Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

On 25 July 2025 ClearSign Technologies (CLIR) convened its Annual Meeting with 37.1 M shares present, representing 70.8% of outstanding voting power.

Proposal 1 – Board elections: All six nominees were re-elected. While Louis J. Basenese, Anthony DiGiandomenico and CEO Colin J. Deller each received >98% of votes cast, Catharine M. de Lacy and Judith S. Schrecker obtained only ~33% support (8.7 M for vs. 17.8 M withheld), indicating meaningful shareholder dissent. Former director David M. Maley stepped down and the board was reduced from seven to six seats.

Proposal 2 – Auditor: Shareholders approved BPM CPA LLP as independent auditor for FY 2025 by 34.0 M for, 3.0 M against (92.0% support).

Proposal 3 – Say-on-Pay: Executive compensation passed with 20.4 M for, 3.9 M against, 2.2 M abstentions (76.2% support).

No additional material events or financial results were disclosed.

Positive

• All six board nominees re-elected, ensuring continuity of strategic oversight.
• Auditor BPM CPA LLP ratified with 92% support, indicating investor confidence in financial reporting.
• Say-on-Pay approved, avoiding potential executive compensation dispute.

Negative

• Two directors received only ~33% support, a significant withhold rate that may signal governance issues.
• Say-on-Pay support at 76% is below peer averages, reflecting moderate shareholder dissatisfaction.

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

TL;DR: Routine meeting; notable 67% withhold on two directors signals governance concern.

The election slate passed, but the unusually low support for de Lacy and Schrecker highlights investor dissatisfaction—often a warning on board composition or oversight. Say-on-Pay at 76% is above failure level yet below typical S&P small-cap averages (>90%), suggesting moderate compensation discontent. Auditor ratification sailed through, confirming no audit-related controversies. Overall, the filing is governance-focused rather than financial; impact is limited unless the board responds with changes to committee assignments or engagement efforts.

Small-Cap Portfolio Manager

TL;DR: Neutral event; incremental risk from director opposition, no immediate valuation impact.

From a portfolio perspective, shareholder votes do not alter CLIR’s cash flow outlook. Nevertheless, two directors receiving only one-third support could elevate activist attention or proxy advisory scrutiny, potentially increasing governance risk premiums. The passed Say-on-Pay limits near-term upheaval, and auditor approval removes accounting uncertainty. I classify this as not impactful for price action absent follow-up governance changes.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

SHEEHAN JOHN P

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O SIGMATRON INTERNATIONAL INC.

2201 LANDMEIER RD

(Street)

ELK GROVE VILLAGE IL 60007

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SIGMATRON INTERNATIONAL INC [ SGMA ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/25/2025

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
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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	07/25/2025		U		36,566(1)	D	$3.02	0	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Disposed of pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of May 20, 2025, by and among SigmaTron International, Inc. (the "Company"), Transom Axis AcquireCo, LLC ("Parent") and Transom Axis MergerSub, Inc. ("Merger Sub"). Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Parent and MergerSub launched a tender offer (the "Offer") for all outstanding shares of common stock of the Company (the "Shares") for an offer price of $3.02 per share in cash, without interest and less any required tax withholding (the "Offer Consideration"). On July 25, 2025 (the "Acceptance Time"), Merger Sub accepted all of the Shares that were validly tendered and not properly withdrawn pursuant to the Offer as of the Acceptance Time, including the Shares tendered by the reporting person, in exchange for the Offer Consideration.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24.1 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ Gary R. Fairhead, as Attorney-in-Fact for John Sheehan	07/28/2025
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FAQ

What was the quorum for ClearSign Technologies' (CLIR) 2025 Annual Meeting?

A quorum of 37,126,224 shares, or 70.82% of outstanding shares, was present or represented.

Which directors faced the highest opposition in CLIR's 2025 vote?

Catharine M. de Lacy and Judith S. Schrecker each received only ~33% support, with over 17.8 M votes withheld.

Was ClearSign's auditor for FY 2025 approved?

Yes. BPM CPA LLP was ratified with 34.0 M votes for and 3.0 M against.

How did shareholders vote on ClearSign's executive compensation?

The Say-on-Pay resolution passed with 20.4 M for, 3.9 M against, and 2.2 M abstentions.

Did ClearSign report any financial results or transactions in this 8-K?

No. The filing solely covers shareholder voting results; no earnings or transaction data were disclosed.