Worthington Steel exec shares withheld for taxes

Worthington Steel, Inc. executive Clifford Larivey reported a routine tax-related share disposition.

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Worthington Steel, Inc. executive Clifford Larivey reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On the vesting of restricted stock, 1,873 common shares were withheld at $33.58 per share to satisfy his tax withholding obligations, rather than sold in the open market. After this withholding, he directly holds 68,545 common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 1,873 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 1 txn

Insider Larivey Clifford

Role President Flat Rolled Stl Proc

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Shares	1,873	$33.58	$63K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 68,545 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

F1. Represents shares withheld upon the vesting of restricted stock in order to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations upon such vesting.

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 1,873 shares Tax withholding price: $33.58 per share Shares held after transaction: 68,545 shares

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Shares withheld for taxes 1,873 shares Withheld upon restricted stock vesting

Tax withholding price $33.58 per share Value used for withheld shares

Shares held after transaction 68,545 shares Direct holdings following tax-withholding disposition

Key Terms

tax withholding, restricted stock, Form 4

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tax withholding financial

"satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations upon such vesting"

Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.

restricted stock financial

"Represents shares withheld upon the vesting of restricted stock in order to satisfy"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

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.

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What insider transaction did Worthington Steel (WS) report for Clifford Larivey?

Clifford Larivey had 1,873 Worthington Steel common shares withheld to cover taxes on restricted stock vesting. This was a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale, and he continues to hold 68,545 shares directly afterward.

Was the Worthington Steel (WS) Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?

No, the Form 4 shows a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. Shares were withheld by the issuer upon restricted stock vesting to satisfy Larivey’s tax obligations, consistent with routine equity compensation practices.

How many Worthington Steel (WS) shares were withheld for Clifford Larivey’s taxes?

A total of 1,873 Worthington Steel common shares were withheld. The shares were valued at $33.58 each and were used to satisfy Larivey’s tax withholding obligations triggered by the vesting of restricted stock awards.

How many Worthington Steel (WS) shares does Clifford Larivey hold after this Form 4?

Following the tax-withholding transaction, Clifford Larivey directly holds 68,545 Worthington Steel common shares. This figure reflects his position after 1,873 shares were retained by the issuer to meet his tax obligations on restricted stock vesting.

What does the F code mean in the Worthington Steel (WS) Form 4?

Transaction code F indicates shares withheld to pay tax or exercise costs. In this case, Worthington Steel withheld 1,873 common shares upon restricted stock vesting to satisfy Clifford Larivey’s tax withholding obligations, rather than him selling shares on the market.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/01/2026 - 04:16 PM EDT

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

OMB APPROVAL

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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^*

Larivey Clifford

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

100 OLD WILSON BRIDGE ROAD

(Street)

COLUMBUS

OHIO

43085

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Worthington Steel, Inc. [ WS ]

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

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	President Flat Rolled Stl Proc

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2026

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	06/30/2026		F⁽¹⁾		1,873	D	$33.58	68,545	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)
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. Represents shares withheld upon the vesting of restricted stock in order to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations upon such vesting.

	/s/Joseph Y. Heuer, as attorney-in-fact for Clifford Larivey	07/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR