Star Equity Holdings (STRR) CEO takes salary partly in 6,504 restricted shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eberwein Jeffrey E. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Star Equity Holdings, Inc. reported that CEO and director Jeffrey E. Eberwein received a grant of 6,504 shares of restricted common stock as part of his compensation. He elected to receive fifty percent of his base salary in this form, and his direct holdings increased to 1,040,981 shares.

The restricted stock was credited under the company’s 2009 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan, as amended and restated. Each restricted share will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date and then settle into one share of common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Eberwein Jeffrey E.

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock.	6,504	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock. — 1,040,981 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 6,504 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Post-transaction holdings: 1,040,981 shares +1 more

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Restricted stock grant 6,504 shares Restricted common stock awarded to CEO as compensation

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Restricted stock credited with no cash purchase price

Post-transaction holdings 1,040,981 shares CEO’s direct common stock ownership after the grant

Salary paid in stock 50% of base salary Portion of CEO base salary elected as restricted stock

Key Terms

restricted stock, 2009 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan, vest, settlement

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restricted stock financial

"Includes 6,504 shares of restricted stock credited to the Reporting Person's account"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

2009 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan financial

"under the Issuer's 2009 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan, as amended and restated"

vest financial

"Each share of restricted stock shall vest upon the first anniversary of the grant date"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

settlement financial

"represents the right to receive, at settlement, one share of common stock"

Settlement is the process of completing a financial transaction, like buying or selling a stock, by transferring money and ownership between parties. It ensures that both the buyer gets the asset and the seller gets paid, making the deal official. Without settlement, the transaction wouldn't be finalized or legally recognized.

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

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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^*

Eberwein Jeffrey E.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

53 FOREST AVENUE, SUITE 101

(Street)

OLD GREENWICH CONNECTICUT 06870

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Star Equity Holdings, Inc. [ STRR ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/15/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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.	04/15/2026		A		6,504(1)	A	$0	1,040,981	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. Includes 6,504 shares of restricted stock credited to the Reporting Person's account under the Issuer's 2009 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan, as amended and restated. Mr. Eberwein has elected to receive fifty percent of his base salary in the form of such restricted stock. Each share of restricted stock shall vest upon the first anniversary of the grant date and represents the right to receive, at settlement, one share of common stock.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jeffrey E. Eberwein	04/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Star Equity (STRR) report for Jeffrey E. Eberwein?

Star Equity reported that CEO Jeffrey E. Eberwein received 6,504 restricted shares of common stock. The shares were granted at no cash cost as part of his compensation, increasing his direct ownership to 1,040,981 shares after the transaction.

How is Jeffrey E. Eberwein’s salary structured at Star Equity (STRR)?

Jeffrey E. Eberwein elected to receive fifty percent of his base salary in restricted stock. This election resulted in a grant of 6,504 restricted shares under Star Equity’s 2009 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan, aligning part of his compensation with company equity performance.

When do Jeffrey E. Eberwein’s newly granted Star Equity (STRR) restricted shares vest?

The 6,504 restricted shares granted to Jeffrey E. Eberwein vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. Once vested, each restricted share entitles him to receive one share of Star Equity common stock at settlement, increasing his fully vested equity stake.

How many Star Equity (STRR) shares does Jeffrey E. Eberwein own after this Form 4 transaction?

After the grant, Jeffrey E. Eberwein directly holds 1,040,981 shares of Star Equity common stock. This total includes the 6,504 newly granted restricted shares credited under the company’s 2009 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan, reflecting his updated post-transaction position.

What plan governs the restricted stock grant to Star Equity (STRR) CEO Jeffrey E. Eberwein?

The restricted stock grant was made under Star Equity’s 2009 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan, as amended and restated. This plan allows the company to issue equity awards, including restricted stock, as part of executive and employee compensation arrangements.