Knutson Ronald J 4

What Happened
Ronald J. Knutson, EVP, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer of Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (DSGR), was granted 30,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) on January 23, 2026. The award is reported as a derivative acquisition (code A) at a reported price of $0.00 for the grant. RSUs are a form of equity compensation that convert into shares upon vesting rather than an immediate cash purchase or sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-01-23 (reported on Form 4 filed 2026-01-26). Filing appears timely (within two business days).
• Securities acquired: 30,000 restricted stock units (derivative). Reported price: $0.00.
• Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the provided filing.
• Footnote: RSUs represent the right to receive common stock equal to the number of RSUs; they vest in one-third installments on Oct 13, 2026, Oct 13, 2027, and Oct 13, 2028, subject to continued employment.
• Transaction code: A (award/grant).

Context
RSU grants are commonly used to retain executives and align their interests with shareholders; they do not represent an immediate sale or purchase of shares and only convert to actual shares as they vest. This award should be viewed as compensation/retention-related rather than an immediate market sentiment signal.