BELK JOHN R 4

What Happened John R. Belk, a director of Bassett Furniture Industries, received 2,857 restricted shares on 2026-03-11 as an award under the company's 2021 Stock Incentive Plan. The shares were valued at $14.00 each based on the 03/11/2026 closing price, for a total grant value of $39,998. This transaction is an award/grant (not an open-market purchase or sale).

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-03-11; Form 4 filed 2026-03-13 (filed within typical 2-business-day window).
• Transaction type: Award/Grant (code A) under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan (a Rule 16b-3 plan).
• Shares granted: 2,857 restricted shares at $14.00 per share; total value reported $39,998.
• Vesting: Grants vest in one year (per filing).
• Restrictions: Shares are subject to forfeiture until vesting and to the company’s stock ownership guidelines.
• Price basis: $14.00 equals Bassett Furniture’s closing stock price on 03/11/2026 (used to value the grant).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not disclosed in the filing.

Context This was a restricted stock award as part of director compensation rather than an open-market buy or sell. Restricted awards reflect compensation arrangements and are typically subject to vesting and forfeiture conditions, so they do not by themselves signal immediate buying or selling intent.