TechPrecision (TPCS) director receives restricted stock compensation grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Straus Robert D reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

TechPrecision Corporation director Robert D. Straus reported stock-based compensation awards rather than open-market trades. On March 6, 2026, he received two grants of Common Stock totaling 16,168 shares. One award covers 12,228 shares of restricted stock that will fully vest on October 28, 2026, subject to the award’s conditions, and was issued in lieu of 50% of his annual cash fee for serving as an independent director for the 2025 service period. Following these grants, Straus directly holds 229,889 TechPrecision shares.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Straus Robert D

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	12,228	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Common Stock	3,940	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 225,949 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. The Reporting Person received an award of 12,228 shares of restricted stock on March 6, 2026, which, subject to the conditions of the award, will vest in its entirety on October 28, 2026. This stock grant was issued in lieu of 50% of the annual cash fee payable to the Reporting Person for service as an independent director of TechPrecision Corporation for the 2025 service period.

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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^*

Straus Robert D

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O TECHPRECISION CORPORATION

1 BELLA DRIVE

(Street)

WESTMINSTER MA 01473

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
TECHPRECISION CORP [ TPCS ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/06/2026

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
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	03/06/2026		A		12,228(1)	A	$0	225,949	D
Common Stock	03/06/2026		A		3,940(2)	A	$0	229,889	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. The Reporting Person received an award of 12,228 shares of restricted stock on March 6, 2026, which, subject to the conditions of the award, will vest in its entirety on October 28, 2026.

2. This stock grant was issued in lieu of 50% of the annual cash fee payable to the Reporting Person for service as an independent director of TechPrecision Corporation for the 2025 service period.

	/s/ Phillip Podgorski, attorney-in-fact for Robert D. Straus	03/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did TechPrecision (TPCS) report for Robert D. Straus?

TechPrecision reported that director Robert D. Straus received stock-based compensation awards, not open-market trades. On March 6, 2026, he acquired Common Stock through two grants, including a restricted stock award, as part of his compensation for board service.

How many TechPrecision (TPCS) shares were granted to Robert D. Straus?

Robert D. Straus received two Common Stock grants totaling 16,168 shares. One grant covered 12,228 shares of restricted stock, and a second grant added 3,940 shares. These awards increased his direct ownership position as reported in the Form 4 filing.

What are the vesting terms of Robert D. Straus’s restricted TechPrecision (TPCS) shares?

The restricted stock award for 12,228 TechPrecision shares granted to Robert D. Straus on March 6, 2026 will vest in full on October 28, 2026, subject to the conditions of the award. Until vesting, the shares remain restricted under those specified terms.

Why did TechPrecision (TPCS) issue restricted stock to Robert D. Straus instead of cash?

TechPrecision issued 12,228 restricted shares to Robert D. Straus in lieu of 50% of his annual cash fee for serving as an independent director for the 2025 service period. This structure shifts part of his board compensation from cash to equity.

How many TechPrecision (TPCS) shares does Robert D. Straus hold after these awards?

After the March 6, 2026 grants, Robert D. Straus directly holds 229,889 TechPrecision Common Stock shares. This total reflects his position following both stock awards reported in the Form 4, including the restricted stock portion tied to his director compensation.

Are Robert D. Straus’s TechPrecision (TPCS) stock grants open-market purchases?

No, the reported TechPrecision stock grants to Robert D. Straus are compensation awards, not open-market purchases. The Form 4 classifies them as acquisitions under grant or award codes, including restricted stock issued in place of part of his annual director cash fee.