Twin Disc (TWIN) CEO John Batten reports new stock grants, holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Twin Disc, Inc. insider John H. Batten, who is President, CEO, a director, and a 10% owner, reported equity awards of common stock on February 12, 2026.

He acquired 1,500 shares of common stock directly at $18.2104 per share, bringing his directly held stake to 483,934 shares. On the same date, he also acquired 1,500 shares at $18.2104 for each of two trusts where he serves as trustee, increasing those indirect holdings to 183,519 and 209,656 shares of common stock.

The filing also lists additional indirect common stock holdings through a 401(k) account and several other trusts where he acts as trustee. These entries show updated ownership positions rather than new grants or purchases.

Insights

Equity analyst

Routine stock grants to Twin Disc CEO and related trusts; limited thesis impact.

The filing shows John H. Batten, Twin Disc’s President, CEO, director, and 10% owner, receiving common stock awards coded as acquisitions. One direct grant of 1,500 shares and two separate 1,500-share grants to trusts were recorded at $18.2104 per share on February 12, 2026.

These are characterized as grants or awards rather than open-market buys or sales, and the share counts are modest relative to Batten’s disclosed direct and indirect holdings. The filing also updates positions in a 401(k) and several trusts, but those are reported as holdings, not new transactions.

Overall, this appears to be routine insider equity compensation and ownership reporting. It clarifies how Batten’s stake is split between direct ownership and various trusts, but does not, by itself, signal a major change in sentiment or corporate direction.

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^*

BATTEN JOHN H

(Last) (First) (Middle)

TWIN DISC, INC.

222 EAST ERIE ST., SUITE 400

(Street)

MILWAUKEE WI 53202

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
TWIN DISC INC [ TWIN ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/12/2026

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	02/12/2026		A		1,500	D	$18.2104	483,934	D
COMMON STOCK								2,457.2354	I	401(k)
COMMON STOCK	02/12/2026		A		1,500	D	$18.2104	183,519	I	As Trustee(1)
COMMON STOCK	02/12/2026		A		1,500	D	$18.2104	209,656	I	As Trustee(2)
COMMON STOCK								115,456	I	As Trustee(3)
COMMON STOCK								114,976	I	As Trustee(4)
COMMON STOCK								106,744	I	As Trustee(5)

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. As trustee of Michael E. Batten Marital Trust.

2. As trustee of Michael E. Batten Family Trust.

3. As trustee of Elizabeth Batten Stribney Trust.

4. As trustee of Timothy Michael Batten Trust.

5. As trustee of Louise Vemet Batten Grantor Trust.

	/s/ John H. Batten	02/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Twin Disc (TWIN) report for John H. Batten?

Twin Disc reported equity awards to President and CEO John H. Batten. He acquired 1,500 common shares directly and 1,500 shares for each of two trusts, all at $18.2104 per share, reflecting routine stock-based compensation rather than open-market buying or selling.

How many Twin Disc shares does John H. Batten hold directly after this Form 4?

After the reported award, John H. Batten directly holds 483,934 shares of Twin Disc common stock. This figure reflects his position following the 1,500-share grant on February 12, 2026, as disclosed in the Form 4 insider transaction filing.

What indirect Twin Disc (TWIN) holdings does John H. Batten report as trustee?

John H. Batten reports indirect ownership in several trusts as trustee. After the February 12, 2026 awards, two trustee accounts hold 183,519 and 209,656 Twin Disc common shares, with additional indirect stakes in other named family trusts summarized in the Form 4.

Were the Twin Disc insider transactions open-market buys or stock grants?

The Twin Disc insider entries are coded as acquisitions from grants or awards, not open-market buys. Each 1,500-share transaction is labeled with transaction code “A” and a price of $18.2104, indicating stock awards rather than discretionary market purchases or sales.

Does the Twin Disc Form 4 show any insider stock sales by John H. Batten?

The Form 4 does not report any insider stock sales by John H. Batten. All listed transactions with a code are acquisitions of common stock through grants or awards, while other lines simply update existing indirect holdings such as a 401(k) plan and multiple family trusts.

How is John H. Batten related to Twin Disc (TWIN) beyond being a shareholder?

John H. Batten is closely tied to Twin Disc’s leadership and ownership. He serves as President, Chief Executive Officer, and director, and is also identified as a 10% owner, meaning he beneficially owns at least 10% of the company’s outstanding common stock.