Willdan Group (WLDN) CFO reports 794-share tax withholding on RSU vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Willdan Group, Inc. Executive VP and CFO Creighton K. Early reported a routine tax-withholding transaction related to equity compensation. On March 20, 2026, 794 shares of common stock were withheld at $75.52 per share to cover taxes upon vesting of restricted stock units granted on March 20, 2024. After this withholding, Early directly owned 77,026 shares of common stock. His holdings also include 5,625 restricted stock units vesting in three installments on March 3 of 2027, 2028, and 2029; 3,080 restricted stock units vesting in two installments on March 17 of 2027 and 2028; and 1,400 restricted stock units vesting on March 20, 2027, all subject to continued service.

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^*

EARLY CREIGHTON K

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2401 E. KATELLA AVE

SUITE 300

(Street)

ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA 92806

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Willdan Group, Inc. [ WLDN ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EXECUTIVE VP AND CFO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/20/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/20/2026		F		794(1)	D	$75.52	77,026(2)	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. Represents shares of the Issuer's Common Stock withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units on March 20, 2026, which restricted stock was granted on March 20, 2024.

2. Includes (i) 5,625 shares of restricted stock units that vest in three substantially equal installments on each of March 3, 2027, March 3, 2028 and March 3, 2029, (ii) 3,080 shares of restricted stock units that vest in two substantially equal installments on each of March 17, 2027 and March 17, 2028, and (iii) 1,400 shares of restricted stock units that vest on March 20, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer through the applicable vesting date.

	/s/ Creighton K. Early	03/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Willdan Group (WLDN) report for its CFO?

Willdan Group’s CFO Creighton K. Early reported a tax-withholding disposition of 794 common shares. These shares were withheld by the company to cover tax obligations when previously granted restricted stock units vested on March 20, 2026, rather than sold on the open market.

How many Willdan Group (WLDN) shares does the CFO hold after this Form 4?

After the March 20, 2026 tax-withholding event, CFO Creighton K. Early directly holds 77,026 shares of Willdan Group common stock. This filing shows only a small portion of shares was withheld for taxes, while the CFO maintains a substantial remaining equity position.

Was the Willdan Group (WLDN) CFO’s Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?

No, the Form 4 shows a tax-withholding transaction, not an open-market sale. The 794 shares were withheld by Willdan Group to satisfy tax liabilities tied to restricted stock unit vesting, as described in the footnote, rather than sold through market trades.

What restricted stock units does the Willdan Group (WLDN) CFO still have outstanding?

The CFO’s holdings include 5,625 RSUs vesting in three installments on March 3, 2027–2029, 3,080 RSUs vesting in two installments on March 17, 2027–2028, and 1,400 RSUs vesting on March 20, 2027, contingent on continued service.

What does transaction code F mean in the Willdan Group (WLDN) Form 4?

Transaction code F indicates payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities. In this case, 794 Willdan Group shares were withheld to cover tax obligations arising from restricted stock unit vesting, rather than reflecting a discretionary buy or sell decision.