Fastenal (FAST) Director Michael J. Ancius Gifts 400 Shares

What Happened Michael J. Ancius, a director of Fastenal Co. (FAST), reported a gift (Form 4 code G) of 400 shares on August 13, 2026. The transaction is recorded at $0.00 per share (proceeds $0). Because this was a gift (a disposal with no cash received), it is not the same as a sale or purchase and does not necessarily signal a change in the insider’s view of the stock.

Key Details

• Transaction date and type: August 13, 2026 — Gift (code G) of 400 shares; $0.00 per share; $0 total proceeds.
• Filing: Form 4 filed August 17, 2026 (4 days after the reported transaction). Form 4s are generally due within two business days, so this filing appears later than the typical deadline.
• Shares owned after transaction: Footnotes indicate at least 58,290 shares beneficially held (46,268 in a revocable trust shared with his wife + 12,022 in a self-directed IRA). Additional shares are maintained in a Retirement Savings 401(k) administered by his employer (number not specified).
• Footnotes:
  • F1: 46,268 shares in a revocable trust (shared voting/investment power with spouse) and 12,022 shares in a self-directed IRA.
  • F2: Additional shares held in a company-administered 401(k) plan (amount not disclosed).

Context Gifts by insiders are commonly used for estate planning, family transfers, or charitable donations and do not necessarily reflect bullish or bearish sentiment. For retail investors, purchases (buys) tend to be more informative about an insider’s confidence in the company than gifts or routine disposals.