Zernikow Eric 4

What Happened Eric Zernikow, a director of Insteel Industries, received an award of 2,297 restricted stock units (RSUs) on February 10, 2026. The award was reported as a derivative acquisition at $0.00 in the Form 4; the RSUs convert one-for-one into common shares upon vesting. This is a grant/award (not an open‑market purchase or sale).

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-02-10 (reported on Form 4 filed 2026-02-12).
• Transaction type/code: Award/Grant (A); 2,297 RSUs granted at $0.00 (derivative).
• Vesting: RSUs vest on February 10, 2027 (per filing footnote).
• Conversion: RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis (per footnote).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the information provided on the filing.
• Filing timeliness: Reported within the Form 4 filing dated 2026-02-12 (no late-filing flag provided).

Context Restricted stock units are a form of compensation that represent a promise to deliver shares in the future if vesting conditions are met; they are typically subject to forfeiture until the vesting date. Because this was a grant (rather than a purchase or sale), it signals compensation or retention action rather than an immediate personal investment or divestment by the director.