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Standex (NYSE: SXI) awards VP CIO options and stock units

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Standex International Corp (SXI) reported multiple equity-related transactions by VP and Chief Information Officer Max Arets. On August 23, 2026 he received 382 Restricted Stock Units, 382 Performance Share Units as Phantom Stock Units that cliff vest after a three‑year performance period, an additional 172 Phantom Stock Units vesting after three years, and a premium priced stock option for 2,090 shares at $341.31 per share that vests over four years. On August 21, 2026 previously granted Restricted Stock Units totaling 176 and 168 units vested and converted into the same number of Common shares, with 41 and 43 shares withheld at $310.28 per share to pay taxes. That day he also acquired small fractional Common share amounts (1.402 and 0.07 shares) through the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

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Insider Arets Max
Role VP; Chief Information Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Phantom Stock Units F4 172 -- --
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units F5 382 -- --
Grant/Award Phantom Stock Units F6 382 -- --
Grant/Award Stock Option F7 2,090 -- --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F2 176 -- --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F2 168 -- --
Grant/Award Common Stock F1 1.402 $308.153 $432.03
Grant/Award Common Stock F1 0.07 $308.429 $21.59
Exercise Common Stock F2 176 -- --
Exercise Common Stock F2 168 -- --
Tax Withholding Common Stock F3 41 $310.28 $13K
Tax Withholding Common Stock F3 43 $310.28 $13K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 896 shares (Direct); Phantom Stock Units — 554 shares (Direct); Stock Option — 2,090 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 1,595.66 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (7)
  1. F1. Represents acquisition of stock pursuant to Company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan.
  2. F2. Vesting of Restricted Stock Units pursuant to the Company's 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
  3. F3. Shares sold to pay taxes on vesting of previously issued restricted stock and/or performance share units.
  4. F4. Contingent Purchase of Phantom Stock of the Company pursuant to the Management Stock Purchase Plan component of the 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan vesting three years after the date of purchase in the form of Common Stock.
  5. F5. Grant of Restricted Stock Units pursuant to the 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan of the Company which vests one-third per year on each anniversary of the date of the award.
  6. F6. Award of Performance Share Units pursuant to the 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan of the Company. These shares cliff vest at the end of a three year performance period with the ultimate number of shares ranging from 0 to 250% of the award based on achievement against Company performance metrics of the three year period.
  7. F7. Premium Priced Stock Option with exercise price 10% above the closing market price on the date of grant. Option vests 25% per year on each anniversary of the date of the award for four years. This option expires ten years from the date of grant.
RSUs Granted 382 units Restricted Stock Units granted on August 23, 2026
Phantom Stock Units Granted 172 units Contingent purchase vesting three years after August 23, 2026
Performance Share Units Granted 382 units Award of Performance Share Units as Phantom Stock Units on August 23, 2026
Stock Option Shares 2,090 shares at $341.31 per share Premium priced stock option granted August 23, 2026
RSUs Exercised 176 units and 168 units Restricted Stock Units converted into Common Stock on August 21, 2026
Shares Withheld for Taxes 41 shares and 43 shares at $310.28 per share Common shares withheld to pay taxes on vesting on August 21, 2026
Dividend Reinvestment Plan Purchases 1.402 shares at $308.153 and 0.07 shares at $308.429 Common Stock acquired under Dividend Reinvestment Plan on August 21, 2026
Dividend Reinvestment Plan financial
"Represents acquisition of stock pursuant to Company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan."
A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Vesting of Restricted Stock Units pursuant to the Company's 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan."
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.
Performance Share Units financial
"Award of Performance Share Units pursuant to the 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan of the Company."
Performance share units are a type of company stock award given to employees that depend on the company meeting specific goals or targets. If these goals are achieved, the employee receives shares or the value of shares; if not, they may receive little or no compensation. This aligns employees’ interests with the company's success and encourages performance that benefits investors.
Management Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Contingent Purchase of Phantom Stock of the Company pursuant to the Management Stock Purchase Plan"
Premium Priced Stock Option financial
"Premium Priced Stock Option with exercise price 10% above the closing market price"
cliff vest financial
"These shares cliff vest at the end of a three year performance period"
A cliff vest is a schedule for stock options or restricted shares where no ownership rights are earned until a fixed date, after which a set portion becomes fully owned all at once — like a probation period that suddenly unlocks pay. Investors watch cliff vests because they influence when insiders can sell shares, affect staff retention and dilution timing, and help predict short-term changes in a company’s shareholder makeup.

FAQ

What equity awards did Max Arets receive from SXI on August 23, 2026?

On August 23, 2026 Max Arets received 382 RSUs, 382 Performance Share Units as Phantom Stock Units, 172 additional Phantom Stock Units, and a stock option for 2,090 shares at $341.31 per share, all under Standex’s 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

How many Standex (SXI) Restricted Stock Units vested for Max Arets on August 21, 2026?

On August 21, 2026, previously granted Restricted Stock Units of 176 units and 168 units vested for Max Arets, converting into the same numbers of Standex Common Stock shares under the company’s 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

Were any Standex (SXI) shares sold by Max Arets in this Form 4?

The filing shows no open-market sales. Instead, 41 shares and 43 shares of Common Stock were withheld at $310.28 per share to pay taxes upon vesting of restricted and/or performance share units, reported under transaction code F.

What are the terms of Max Arets’ new Standex (SXI) stock option?

Max Arets received a premium priced stock option for 2,090 shares at $341.31 per share, 10% above the closing market price on the grant date. The option vests 25% per year over four years and expires ten years from the grant date.

How do Max Arets’ Standex (SXI) Performance Share Units vest?

He was awarded 382 Performance Share Units as Phantom Stock Units that cliff vest after a three‑year performance period. The ultimate shares earned can range from 0% to 250% of the award, based on company performance metrics over that three‑year period.

What Standex (SXI) shares did Max Arets acquire through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan?

Through the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan, Max Arets acquired 1.402 shares at $308.153 per share and 0.07 shares at $308.429 per share, as reported with footnote F1 describing them as acquisitions under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Arets Max

(Last)(First)(Middle)
23 KEEWAYDIN DRIVE, SUITE 300

(Street)
SALEM NEW HAMPSHIRE 03079

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORP/DE/ [ SXI ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
VP; Chief Information Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/21/2026
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 Stock08/21/2026A(1)1.402A$308.1531,335.59D
Common Stock08/21/2026A(1)0.07A$308.4291,335.66D
Common Stock08/21/2026M(2)176A(2)1,511.66D
Common Stock08/21/2026M(2)168A(2)1,679.66D
Common Stock08/21/2026F(3)41D$310.281,638.66D
Common Stock08/21/2026F(3)43D$310.281,595.66D
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
Restricted Stock Units(2)08/21/2026M(2)176 (2) (2)Common Stock176(2)176D
Restricted Stock Units(2)08/21/2026M(2)168 (2) (2)Common Stock168(2)338D
Phantom Stock Units(4)08/23/2026A(4)17208/23/202908/23/2029Common Stock172(4)172D
Restricted Stock Units(5)08/23/2026A(5)382 (5) (5)Common Stock382(5)382D
Phantom Stock Units(6)08/23/2026A(6)38208/23/202908/23/2029Common Stock382(6)382D
Stock Option$341.3108/23/2026A(7)2,090 (7) (7)Common Stock2,090(7)2,090D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents acquisition of stock pursuant to Company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan.
2. Vesting of Restricted Stock Units pursuant to the Company's 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
3. Shares sold to pay taxes on vesting of previously issued restricted stock and/or performance share units.
4. Contingent Purchase of Phantom Stock of the Company pursuant to the Management Stock Purchase Plan component of the 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan vesting three years after the date of purchase in the form of Common Stock.
5. Grant of Restricted Stock Units pursuant to the 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan of the Company which vests one-third per year on each anniversary of the date of the award.
6. Award of Performance Share Units pursuant to the 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan of the Company. These shares cliff vest at the end of a three year performance period with the ultimate number of shares ranging from 0 to 250% of the award based on achievement against Company performance metrics of the three year period.
7. Premium Priced Stock Option with exercise price 10% above the closing market price on the date of grant. Option vests 25% per year on each anniversary of the date of the award for four years. This option expires ten years from the date of grant.
/s/ Kristine L. Ouimet08/25/2026
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