TRANSCAT Director Craig D. Cairns Buys 1,050 Shares

What Happened
Craig D. Cairns, a director of Transcat Inc. (TRNS), bought 1,050 shares in an open-market purchase on August 6, 2026, at $93.97 per share, for a total cost of about $98,663. This was a purchase (insider buy), which investors often view as a more informative signal than routine sales.

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-08-06, 1,050 shares at $93.97 each.
• Total value: approximately $98,663.
• Shares owned after transaction: not disclosed in this filing.
• Footnotes included in the filing:
  • F1: These restricted stock units, which convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis, vest on September 10, 2026, except as otherwise provided in the award agreement.
  • F2: This option is fully vested and exercisable as of the date of this report.
• Filing note: Form 4 was filed with Exhibit 24 (Power of Attorney) on Aug 10, 2026; the filing is within the SEC’s required timeframe for this transaction date.

Context

• This was a straightforward open-market purchase (code P). Purchases by directors are often of particular interest to retail investors because they signal the insider put personal capital into the company; however, filings are factual records and do not explain the insider’s motivation.