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Smith & Wesson (SWBI) grants shares and withholds stock for taxes

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SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. director and officer Mark Peter Smith reported equity compensation changes and related tax withholding in Common Stock. On May 1, 2026, he received 90,956 shares of Common Stock as a grant and 181,912 performance rights, each tied to one share, vesting over a three‑year stock‑price performance period.

To cover tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units, the issuer withheld 23,473 shares on May 1, 2026 at $15.57 per share and 4,481 shares on May 2, 2026 at $14.97 per share. After these transactions, Smith directly held 576,386 shares of Common Stock. The F‑code dispositions are share withholdings for taxes, not open‑market sales.

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Insider Smith Mark Peter
Role See Remarks
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 4,481 $14.97 $67K
Grant/Award Performance Rights 181,912 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 90,956 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 23,473 $15.57 $365K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 576,386 shares (Direct, null); Performance Rights — 181,912 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. 1/4th of the RSUs shall vest on each of the first, second, third, and fourth annual anniversaries of the date of grant. Shares, net of tax withholding, will be delivered on each applicable vesting date. Includes 342 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on September 30, 2025 and 1,607 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on March 31, 2026. Represents shares of common stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of restricted stock units. Each performance right represents a contingent right to recieve one share of the Issuer's common stock. The performance rights vest based on achievement of certain target performance of the Issuer's stock price over a three year period. The number represents the maximum number of shares that may be delivered pursuant to the award.
RSU share grant 90,956 shares Common Stock grant to Mark Peter Smith on May 1, 2026
Performance rights granted 181,912 rights Each performance right tied to one Common share; max deliverable, expires May 1, 2029
Tax withholding shares 27,954 shares Common Stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations on RSU vesting
Tax withholding at $15.57 23,473 shares at $15.57/share F-code tax-withholding disposition on May 1, 2026
Tax withholding at $14.97 4,481 shares at $14.97/share F-code tax-withholding disposition on May 2, 2026
Shares held after transactions 576,386 shares Direct Common Stock holdings following May 2, 2026 transaction
RSU vesting schedule 1/4 per year over 4 years Restricted stock units vest annually on first four anniversaries of grant
restricted stock units financial
"1/4th of the RSUs shall vest on each of the first, second, third"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Includes 342 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan"
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
tax withholding obligations financial
"withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations"
performance rights financial
"Each performance right represents a contingent right to recieve one share"
Performance rights are conditional awards that give employees or executives the promise of receiving company shares or cash only if the business meets specific targets or survives for a set period. They work like a bonus you only get when certain goals are hit, so they matter to investors because they can increase the number of shares outstanding (dilution), signal management’s incentives and confidence in future results, and affect per-share earnings and valuation.
contingent right financial
"Each performance right represents a contingent right to recieve one share"
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Smith Mark Peter
(Last)(First)(Middle)
1852 PROFFITT SPRINGS ROAD
(Street)
MARYVILLE TENNESSEE 37801
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. [ SWBI ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
See Remarks
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/01/2026A90,956(1)A$0604,340(2)D
Common Stock05/01/2026F23,473(3)D$15.57580,867D
Common Stock05/02/2026F4,481(3)D$14.97576,386D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Performance Rights(4)05/01/2026A181,912 (4)05/01/2029Common Stock181,912$0181,912D
Explanation of Responses:
1. 1/4th of the RSUs shall vest on each of the first, second, third, and fourth annual anniversaries of the date of grant. Shares, net of tax withholding, will be delivered on each applicable vesting date.
2. Includes 342 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on September 30, 2025 and 1,607 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on March 31, 2026.
3. Represents shares of common stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of restricted stock units.
4. Each performance right represents a contingent right to recieve one share of the Issuer's common stock. The performance rights vest based on achievement of certain target performance of the Issuer's stock price over a three year period. The number represents the maximum number of shares that may be delivered pursuant to the award.
Remarks:
The reporting person is President and Chief Executive Officer.
/s/ Deana L. McPherson, attorney-in-fact05/05/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transactions did Mark Peter Smith report for SMITH & WESSON (SWBI)?

Mark Peter Smith reported equity grants and tax-related share withholdings. He received 90,956 shares of Common Stock and 181,912 performance rights, while 27,954 shares of Common Stock were withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax obligations tied to restricted stock unit vesting.

How many SMITH & WESSON (SWBI) shares does Mark Peter Smith hold after these Form 4 transactions?

After these transactions, Mark Peter Smith directly holds 576,386 shares of SMITH & WESSON Common Stock. This figure reflects the net position following the reported equity grants and the issuer’s withholding of 27,954 shares to cover tax obligations associated with restricted stock unit vesting.

What stock awards did Mark Peter Smith receive from SMITH & WESSON (SWBI) on May 1, 2026?

On May 1, 2026, Mark Peter Smith received 90,956 shares of SMITH & WESSON Common Stock as a grant and 181,912 performance rights. Each performance right can deliver one share if specified stock-price performance targets are achieved over a three-year vesting period ending May 1, 2029.

Are the Form 4 code F transactions for SMITH & WESSON (SWBI) open-market sales?

No. The F-code transactions represent shares withheld by SMITH & WESSON to satisfy tax withholding obligations on vested restricted stock units. They are described as payment of tax liability by delivering securities, not discretionary open-market sales initiated by Mark Peter Smith.

How do the SMITH & WESSON (SWBI) restricted stock units granted to Mark Peter Smith vest?

One-quarter of the restricted stock units vests on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date. On each vesting date, SMITH & WESSON delivers shares net of any shares withheld to cover tax obligations, as described in the Form 4 footnotes.

What are the terms of the SMITH & WESSON (SWBI) performance rights granted to Mark Peter Smith?

Each performance right represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock. The rights vest based on achieving specified stock price performance targets over a three-year period, and 181,912 shares is the maximum number that may be delivered under this award.