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Bio-Techne (TECH) awards give executive 5,423 shares, 1,947 withheld

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BIO-TECHNE Corp (TECH) reported insider equity activity by executive Steven C. Crouse, President - Diag & Spatial Bi. On 2026-08-15, Crouse exercised or converted restricted stock units into 5,423 shares of common stock, with no exercise price shown.

In connection with this, 1,947 common shares were disposed of at $72.40 per share for payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities. Several equity awards and stock options remain outstanding, including multiple option grants with exercise prices between the mid-$40s and low-$120s and expirations from 2028 through 2036.

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Insider Crouse Steven C.
Role President - Diag & Spatial Bi
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F1, F4 1,379 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F1, F5 1,868 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F1, F6 2,176 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock 5,423 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Stock 1,947 $72.40 $141K
holding Restricted Stock Units F1, F2 -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units F1, F3 -- -- --
holding Stock Option (right to buy) F7 -- -- --
holding Stock Option (right to buy) F7 -- -- --
holding Stock Option (right to buy) F8 -- -- --
holding Stock Option (right to buy) F9 -- -- --
holding Stock Option (right to buy) F10 -- -- --
holding Stock Option (right to buy) F11 -- -- --
holding Stock Option (right to buy) F12 -- -- --
holding Stock Option (right to buy) F13 -- -- --
holding Performance Restricted Stock Units F1, F14 -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units F1, F15 -- -- --
holding Stock Option (right to buy) F16 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 8,951 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 10,237 shares (Direct); Stock Option (right to buy) — 111,053 shares (Direct); Performance Restricted Stock Units — 2,387 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (16)
  1. F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Bio-Techne common stock.
  2. F2. 794 restricted stock units vest on 5/1/2027.
  3. F3. 600 restricted stock units vest on each of 6/2/2027 and 6/2/2028.
  4. F4. 1,379 restricted stock units vest on 8/15/2026.
  5. F5. 1,868 restricted stock units vest on 8/15/2026 and 1,869 restricted stock units vest on 8/15/2027.
  6. F6. 2,176 restricted stock units vest on each of 8/15/2026 and 8/15/2028; and 2,177 restricted stock units vest on 8/15/2027.
  7. F7. 100% vested.
  8. F8. Options to purchase 6,140 shares vest on each of 8/15/2023, 8/15/2024, 8/15/2025 and 8/15/2026.
  9. F9. Options to purchase 3,162 shares vest on each of 8/15/2024, 8/15/2026 and 8/15/2027; and options to purchase 3,163 shares vest on 8/15/2025.
  10. F10. Options to purchase 1,832 shares vest on each of 5/1/2025, 5/1/2026 and 5/1/2028; and options to purchase 1,831 shares vest on 5/1/2027.
  11. F11. Options to purchase 4,283 shares vest on each of 8/15/2025, 8/15/2027 and 8/15/2028; and options to purchase 4,284 shares vest on 8/15/2026.
  12. F12. Options to purchase 1,359 shares vest on each of 6/2/2026 and 6/2/2028; and options to purchase 1,358 shares vest on each of 6/2/2027 and 6/2/2029.
  13. F13. Options to purchase 4,788 shares vest on each of 8/15/2026, 8/15/2027 and 8/15/2029; and options to purchase 4,787 shares vest on 8/15/2028.
  14. F14. Vests in full or in part on 8/15/2028 if certain performance goals are achieved (or such later date as performance is certified by the Administrator).
  15. F15. 245 restricted stock units vest on 3/2/2027, 3/2/2028 and 3/2/2029.
  16. F16. Options to purchase 478 shares vest on each of 3/2/2027, 3/2/2028 and 3/2/2030; and options to purchase 477 shares vest on 3/2/2029.
Common shares acquired via RSU conversion 5,423 shares Shares of BIO-TECHNE common stock received on 2026-08-15 from restricted stock units
Shares delivered/withheld for exercise price or tax liability 1,947 shares Common shares disposed of at $72.40 per share on 2026-08-15
Disposition price $72.40 per share Price for 1,947 common shares delivered or withheld for exercise price or tax liability
Stock options outstanding at $120.46 19,032 underlying shares Stock options with $120.4600 exercise price expiring 2028-08-06
Stock options outstanding at $94.52 24,560 underlying shares Stock options with $94.5200 exercise price expiring 2029-08-15
Performance RSUs held 2,387 units Performance Restricted Stock Units tied to 2,387 underlying common shares
RSUs vesting on 2026-08-15 (F4) 1,379 units Restricted stock units scheduled to vest on 2026-08-15 per vesting footnote
RSUs vesting across 2026-2028 (F6, first tranche) 2,176 units One of several 2,176-unit tranches vesting on 2026-08-15 and 2028-08-15
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
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 Restricted Stock Units financial
"Vests in full or in part on 8/15/2028 if certain performance goals"
Performance restricted stock units (PRSUs) are promises to deliver company shares to employees or executives only if the business meets specific performance targets and any time-based holding rules. Think of them as a bonus that converts into stock only after set goals are reached, so investors watch PRSUs for two reasons: they can dilute existing shares if paid out, and they signal how closely management’s pay is tied to company performance.
Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"Stock Option (right to buy) underlying common stock with specified exercise price"
exercise price financial
"Stock options list an exercise price such as 120.4600 or 94.5200"
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities financial
"Code F transaction description notes payment of exercise price or tax liability"

FAQ

What insider transaction did TECH executive Steven C. Crouse report?

Steven C. Crouse reported exercising or converting equity awards into 5,423 shares of BIO-TECHNE common stock on 2026-08-15. This arose from restricted stock units converting into common shares as part of his compensation-related equity awards.

How many BIO-TECHNE (TECH) shares were withheld or delivered for tax or exercise obligations?

In the Form 4, 1,947 shares of BIO-TECHNE common stock were disposed of at $72.40 per share for payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities in connection with the equity award transaction.

What derivative equity awards does Steven C. Crouse still hold in TECH?

Crouse continues to hold several derivative awards, including stock options over 19,032 shares at $120.46 expiring 2028-08-06 and options over 24,560 shares at $94.52 expiring 2029-08-15, along with additional options and restricted stock units shown in the filing.

Were Steven C. Crouse’s TECH transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirmative, and there is no footnote stating that the transactions were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 or other pre-arranged trading plan.

Did Steven C. Crouse buy or sell BIO-TECHNE (TECH) shares on the open market?

The Form 4 shows no open-market purchase or sale codes (such as P or S). Reported activities are equity award-related: exercises or conversions of restricted stock units and shares delivered or withheld for exercise price or tax liability.

What performance-based equity does Steven C. Crouse hold in BIO-TECHNE (TECH)?

Crouse holds 2,387 Performance Restricted Stock Units, each tied to one share of common stock. These units vest in full or in part on 2028-08-15, subject to achieving certain performance goals and subsequent certification.

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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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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*
Crouse Steven C.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
614 MCKINLEY PLACE NE

(Street)
MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA 55413

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BIO-TECHNE Corp [ TECH ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President - Diag & Spatial Bi
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/15/2026
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 Stock08/15/2026M5,423A$012,184D
Common Stock08/15/2026F1,947D$72.410,237D
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(1) (2) (2)Common Stock794794D
Restricted Stock Units(1) (3) (3)Common Stock1,2001,200D
Restricted Stock Units(1)08/15/2026M1,379 (4) (4)Common Stock1,379$00D
Restricted Stock Units(1)08/15/2026M1,868 (5) (5)Common Stock1,868$01,869D
Restricted Stock Units(1)08/15/2026M2,176 (6) (6)Common Stock2,176$04,353D
Stock Option (right to buy)$97.13 (7)04/01/2028Common Stock3,8563,856D
Stock Option (right to buy)$120.46 (7)08/06/2028Common Stock19,03219,032D
Stock Option (right to buy)$94.52 (8)08/15/2029Common Stock24,56024,560D
Stock Option (right to buy)$84.61 (9)08/15/2030Common Stock12,64912,649D
Stock Option (right to buy)$73.46 (10)05/01/2031Common Stock7,3277,327D
Stock Option (right to buy)$74.91 (11)08/15/2034Common Stock17,13317,133D
Stock Option (right to buy)$48.61 (12)06/02/2035Common Stock5,4345,434D
Stock Option (right to buy)$53.6 (13)08/15/2035Common Stock19,15119,151D
Performance Restricted Stock Units(1) (14) (14)Common Stock2,3872,387D
Restricted Stock Units(1) (15) (15)Common Stock735735D
Stock Option (right to buy)$57.82 (16)03/02/2036Common Stock1,9111,911D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Bio-Techne common stock.
2. 794 restricted stock units vest on 5/1/2027.
3. 600 restricted stock units vest on each of 6/2/2027 and 6/2/2028.
4. 1,379 restricted stock units vest on 8/15/2026.
5. 1,868 restricted stock units vest on 8/15/2026 and 1,869 restricted stock units vest on 8/15/2027.
6. 2,176 restricted stock units vest on each of 8/15/2026 and 8/15/2028; and 2,177 restricted stock units vest on 8/15/2027.
7. 100% vested.
8. Options to purchase 6,140 shares vest on each of 8/15/2023, 8/15/2024, 8/15/2025 and 8/15/2026.
9. Options to purchase 3,162 shares vest on each of 8/15/2024, 8/15/2026 and 8/15/2027; and options to purchase 3,163 shares vest on 8/15/2025.
10. Options to purchase 1,832 shares vest on each of 5/1/2025, 5/1/2026 and 5/1/2028; and options to purchase 1,831 shares vest on 5/1/2027.
11. Options to purchase 4,283 shares vest on each of 8/15/2025, 8/15/2027 and 8/15/2028; and options to purchase 4,284 shares vest on 8/15/2026.
12. Options to purchase 1,359 shares vest on each of 6/2/2026 and 6/2/2028; and options to purchase 1,358 shares vest on each of 6/2/2027 and 6/2/2029.
13. Options to purchase 4,788 shares vest on each of 8/15/2026, 8/15/2027 and 8/15/2029; and options to purchase 4,787 shares vest on 8/15/2028.
14. Vests in full or in part on 8/15/2028 if certain performance goals are achieved (or such later date as performance is certified by the Administrator).
15. 245 restricted stock units vest on 3/2/2027, 3/2/2028 and 3/2/2029.
16. Options to purchase 478 shares vest on each of 3/2/2027, 3/2/2028 and 3/2/2030; and options to purchase 477 shares vest on 3/2/2029.
/s/ Andrew Nick as Attorney-in-Fact for Steven C. Crouse pursuant to Power of Attorney previously filed.08/18/2026
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