Worthington (WOR) CEO Hayek gifts 475 shares, keeps large stake

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC. President & CEO Joseph B. Hayek reported a bona fide gift of 475 common shares on April 15, 2026, at no stated price. After the gift, he directly owns 210,339 common shares.

He also holds 2,000 common shares indirectly through a Merrill Lynch IRA and 1,677 common shares indirectly through a Vanguard IRA. A footnote states that these IRA positions include additional common shares acquired via the dividend reinvestment feature of the IRA based on a plan statement dated March 31, 2026.

Insider Trade Summary

475 shares gifted

Mixed 3 txns

Insider HAYEK JOSEPH B

Role President & CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Common Shares	475	$0.00	--
holding	Common Shares	--	--	--
holding	Common Shares	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 210,339 shares (Direct); Common Shares — 2,000 shares (Indirect, By IRA (Merrill-Lynch))

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Key Figures

Gifted shares: 475 shares Direct holdings after gift: 210,339 shares Merrill Lynch IRA holdings: 2,000 shares +3 more

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Gifted shares 475 shares Bona fide gift of common shares on April 15, 2026

Direct holdings after gift 210,339 shares Common shares directly owned following April 15, 2026 gift

Merrill Lynch IRA holdings 2,000 shares Indirect common shares held by IRA (Merrill Lynch)

Vanguard IRA holdings 1,677 shares Indirect common shares held by IRA (Vanguard)

Gift transactions count 1 transaction Bona fide gift recorded in transaction summary

Gifted share total 475 shares GiftShares in transaction summary

Key Terms

bona fide gift, dividend reinvestment, IRA, indirect ownership, +1 more

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bona fide gift financial

"The transaction code is G, described as a bona fide gift."

dividend reinvestment financial

"includes additional common shares acquired pursuant to the dividend reinvestment feature of the IRA"

Dividend reinvestment is when the money earned from a company's profit sharing, called dividends, is automatically used to buy more shares of that company instead of being received as cash. This process helps investors grow their holdings over time without extra effort, much like using earned interest to buy more of a savings account. It encourages long-term investment growth by continuously increasing the amount of shares owned.

IRA financial

"By IRA (Merrill-Lynch) and By IRA (Vanguard)"

An individual retirement account (IRA) is a savings account designed to help people put aside money for their retirement, often with tax advantages that encourage long-term savings. It matters to investors because it can grow over time, providing financial security later in life, and offers benefits that can reduce current taxes or allow investments to compound more effectively.

indirect ownership financial

"direct_or_indirect":"I","nature_of_ownership":"By IRA (Merrill-Lynch)""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/16/2026 - 11:42 AM

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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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^*

HAYEK JOSEPH B

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

200 WEST OLD WILSON BRIDGE ROAD

(Street)

COLUMBUS

OHIO

43085

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC. [ WOR ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/15/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Shares	04/15/2026		G		475	D	$0.00	210,339	D
Common Shares								2,000	I	By IRA (Merrill-Lynch)
Common Shares								1,677⁽¹⁾	I	By IRA (Vanguard)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. The amount reported includes additional common shares acquired pursuant to the dividend reinvestment feature of the IRA as reported in the plan statement dated March 31, 2026.

	/s/Patrick J. Kennedy, as attorney-in-fact for Joseph B. Hayek	04/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did WOR President & CEO Joseph B. Hayek report?

Joseph B. Hayek reported a bona fide gift of 475 Worthington Enterprises common shares on April 15, 2026. The Form 4 shows this as a non-derivative disposition coded as a gift, meaning shares were transferred without a sale price or open-market trade.

How many Worthington Enterprises (WOR) shares does Joseph B. Hayek own after the reported gift?

After the 475-share gift, Joseph B. Hayek directly owns 210,339 Worthington Enterprises common shares. He also reports indirect ownership of 2,000 shares in a Merrill Lynch IRA and 1,677 shares in a Vanguard IRA, according to the April 15, 2026 Form 4 filing.

What does the Form 4 gift transaction code mean for WOR stock?

The Form 4 lists the transaction as code G, a bona fide gift of 475 common shares. This indicates a transfer without consideration, rather than a purchase or sale in the market, so it does not reflect an open-market trading decision in Worthington Enterprises stock.

What indirect Worthington Enterprises (WOR) holdings does Joseph B. Hayek report?

Joseph B. Hayek reports 2,000 common shares held indirectly by an IRA at Merrill Lynch and 1,677 common shares held indirectly by an IRA at Vanguard. A footnote notes these IRA balances include additional shares acquired through dividend reinvestment as of March 31, 2026.

Does the Wor Form 4 show dividend reinvestment activity for Joseph B. Hayek?

Yes. A footnote explains that the reported IRA share amounts include additional Worthington Enterprises common shares acquired through the dividend reinvestment feature of the IRA, based on a plan statement dated March 31, 2026, indicating automatic reinvestment of dividends into more shares.