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[Form 4] Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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Warren E. Hoffner III, Vice President and General Manager—Fluid Power at Applied Industrial Technologies, reported multiple equity awards and a withholding transaction on 08/12/2025. The Form 4 shows 515 restricted stock units granted (vesting in three years) and 1,722 performance shares banked from 2025 performance (vesting at the end of a three-year program), both to be settled in Applied common stock. The filing also reports 927 shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding on vested performance shares at a price of $270.68, leaving beneficial ownership counts shown as 56,751 shares after the transactions. The report also records 1,582 stock appreciation rights granted on 08/12/2025 exercisable in annual 25% increments beginning 08/12/2026 and expiring 08/12/2035, and an indirect interest of 452.234 shares through a Retirement Savings Plan. The form was signed by a POA on 08/14/2025.

Warren E. Hoffner III, Vice President e General Manager—Fluid Power di Applied Industrial Technologies, ha comunicato più attribuzioni azionarie e una transazione di ritenuta fiscale il 12/08/2025. Il Form 4 indica la concessione di 515 unità di azioni vincolate (con vesting in tre anni) e 1.722 azioni a prestazione accantonate per le performance 2025 (con vesting alla conclusione di un programma triennale), entrambe da liquidare in azioni ordinarie Applied. La comunicazione riporta inoltre la trattenuta di 927 azioni a copertura delle imposte sulle azioni a prestazione maturate al prezzo di $270,68, lasciando la titolarità beneficiaria mostrata a 56.751 azioni dopo le operazioni. Il report registra anche la concessione di 1.582 diritti di apprezzamento azionario il 12/08/2025 esercitabili in incrementi annuali del 25% a partire dal 12/08/2026 e con scadenza il 12/08/2035, e un interesse indiretto di 452,234 azioni tramite un Piano di Risparmio Pensionistico. Il modulo è stato firmato da un POA il 14/08/2025.

Warren E. Hoffner III, vicepresidente y gerente general—Fluid Power en Applied Industrial Technologies, informó múltiples adjudicaciones de acciones y una transacción de retención el 12/08/2025. El Formulario 4 muestra la concesión de 515 unidades restringidas de acciones (con consolidación en tres años) y 1.722 acciones por desempeño registradas por el desempeño de 2025 (con consolidación al final de un programa de tres años), ambas a liquidar en acciones ordinarias de Applied. El informe también señala que se retuvieron 927 acciones para cubrir la retención fiscal sobre las acciones por desempeño ya consolidadas a un precio de $270.68, dejando la propiedad beneficiaria indicada en 56.751 acciones tras las operaciones. El reporte registra además la concesión de 1.582 derechos de apreciación sobre acciones el 12/08/2025, ejercitables en incrementos anuales del 25% desde el 12/08/2026 y con vencimiento el 12/08/2035, y un interés indirecto de 452,234 acciones a través de un Plan de Ahorro para el Retiro. El formulario fue firmado por un POA el 14/08/2025.

Warren E. Hoffner III, Applied Industrial Technologiesì� Fluid Power ë¶€ë¬� 부사장 ê²� ì´ê´„매니저ëŠ� 2025-08-12ì—� 다수ì� 주ì‹ì§€ê¸‰ê³¼ ì›ì²œì§•수 거래ë¥� 신고했습니다. Form 4ì—는 515 제한주ì‹ë‹¨ìœ„(RSU)ê°€ 부여ë˜ì—ˆê³ (3ë…� ë‚� ì·¨ë“), 1,722 성과ì£�ê°€ 2025ë…� 성과ë¡� ì ë¦½ë˜ì—ˆìœ¼ë©°(3ë…� 프로그램 종료 ì‹� ì·¨ë“), ë‘� ê±� ëª¨ë‘ Applied 보통주로 ì •ì‚°ëœë‹¤ê³� 기재ë˜ì–´ 있습니다. 신고서ì—ëŠ� ë˜í•œ 성과ì£� ì·¨ë“ì—� 대í•� 세금 ì›ì²œì§•수ë¡� 927주를 ì›ì²œì§•수했으ë©� ê°€ê²©ì€ $270.68ë¡� 표시ë˜ì–´, 거래 ì´í›„ 실소ìœ� 주ì‹ìˆ˜ëŠ” 56,751ì£�ë¡� 남는다고 기재ë˜ì–´ 있습니다. 보고서ì—ëŠ� 2025-08-12ì—� 1,582 스톡 앱리시ì—ì´ì…˜ ë¼ì´íŠ�(SAR)ê°€ 부여ë˜ì—ˆê³  ì´ëŠ” 2026-08-12ë¶€í„� ì—°ê°„ 25%ì”� 행사 가능하ë©� 만료ì¼ì€ 2035-08-12ìž„ì„ ê¸°ë¡í•˜ê³ , ë˜í•œ 퇴ì§ì €ì¶•계íšì„ 통한 ê°„ì ‘ ì§€ë¶� 452.234ì£�ê°€ 있는 것으ë¡� 나타났습니다. 서류ëŠ� 2025-08-14ì—� POA(위임대리ì¸)ê°€ 서명했습니다.

Warren E. Hoffner III, Vice-président et Directeur général—Fluid Power chez Applied Industrial Technologies, a déclaré plusieurs attributions d'actions et une opération de retenue le 12/08/2025. Le Formulaire 4 indique l'octroi de 515 unités d'actions restreintes (acquisition sur trois ans) et de 1 722 actions de performance mises en réserve pour la performance 2025 (acquisition à la fin d'un programme de trois ans), toutes deux à régler en actions ordinaires Applied. Le dépôt signale également la retenue de 927 actions pour couvrir l'impôt sur les actions de performance acquises au prix de 270,68 $, laissant la propriété bénéficiaire affichée à 56 751 actions après les opérations. Le rapport enregistre en outre l'attribution de 1 582 droits d'appréciation d'actions le 12/08/2025, exerçables par tranches annuelles de 25 % à partir du 12/08/2026 et expirant le 12/08/2035, ainsi qu'un intérêt indirect de 452,234 actions via un Plan d'Épargne Retraite. Le formulaire a été signé par une POA le 14/08/2025.

Warren E. Hoffner III, Vice President und General Manager—Fluid Power bei Applied Industrial Technologies, meldete am 12.08.2025 mehrere Aktienzuteilungen und eine Steuerabzugs-Transaktion. Im Form 4 sind 515 Restricted Stock Units ausgewiesen (Vesting in drei Jahren) sowie 1.722 Performance-Aktien, die aus der Performance 2025 gebankt wurden (Vesting am Ende eines dreijährigen Programms); beide werden in Applied-Stammaktien abgewickelt. Die Meldung berichtet ferner über 927 einbehaltene Aktien zur Begleichung der Steuerabzüge auf die vested Performance-Aktien zum Preis von $270,68, wodurch der wirtschaftliche Eigentumsbestand nach den Transaktionen mit 56.751 Aktien angegeben wird. Der Bericht verzeichnet außerdem die Gewährung von 1.582 Stock Appreciation Rights am 12.08.2025, die ab dem 12.08.2026 in jährlichen Schritten zu je 25% ausübbar sind und am 12.08.2035 verfallen, sowie ein indirektes Interesse von 452,234 Aktien über einen Ruhestands-Sparplan. Das Formular wurde am 14.08.2025 von einem POA unterschrieben.

Positive
  • Time-vested RSUs (515) that promote retention by vesting three years from grant
  • Performance shares (1,722) tied to a three-year performance cycle, aligning pay with long-term results
  • Stock appreciation rights (1,582) with long-term expirations (08/12/2035) create upside incentive
Negative
  • Shares withheld (927) to satisfy tax obligations reduced immediate reported beneficial ownership
  • No disclosure in this form of any sale for diversification or liquidity beyond tax withholding

Insights

TL;DR: Routine executive equity grants and tax-withholding; no unusual trading or large sale reported.

The filing documents time-based restricted stock units and performance-based shares awarded to an officer, plus share withholding to cover taxes on vested performance shares. The grants increase potential long-term alignment with shareholders because the restricted stock units vest in three years and performance shares vest at the end of a three-year performance period. The reported withholding of 927 shares at $270.68 reduces immediate beneficial ownership but is a standard practice to satisfy tax obligations. The 1,582 stock appreciation rights add long-duration upside tied to stock performance, exercisable beginning one year from grant in annual increments. Overall this is a routine equity-compensation disclosure without an indicated transfer of economic control.

TL;DR: Compensation-driven equity activity consistent with standard governance and executive incentive design.

The components disclosed—time-vested restricted stock units, performance shares settled in common stock, tax-withholding via share retention, and long-dated stock appreciation rights—are common elements of executive pay programs intended to retain management and link pay to multi-year performance. The filing identifies the holder as an officer and shows both direct and indirect ownership (including 452.234 shares in a Retirement Savings Plan). There is no indication of sales for personal liquidity beyond tax withholding, and the transactions appear to follow plan mechanics documented in the company’s compensation program.

Warren E. Hoffner III, Vice President e General Manager—Fluid Power di Applied Industrial Technologies, ha comunicato più attribuzioni azionarie e una transazione di ritenuta fiscale il 12/08/2025. Il Form 4 indica la concessione di 515 unità di azioni vincolate (con vesting in tre anni) e 1.722 azioni a prestazione accantonate per le performance 2025 (con vesting alla conclusione di un programma triennale), entrambe da liquidare in azioni ordinarie Applied. La comunicazione riporta inoltre la trattenuta di 927 azioni a copertura delle imposte sulle azioni a prestazione maturate al prezzo di $270,68, lasciando la titolarità beneficiaria mostrata a 56.751 azioni dopo le operazioni. Il report registra anche la concessione di 1.582 diritti di apprezzamento azionario il 12/08/2025 esercitabili in incrementi annuali del 25% a partire dal 12/08/2026 e con scadenza il 12/08/2035, e un interesse indiretto di 452,234 azioni tramite un Piano di Risparmio Pensionistico. Il modulo è stato firmato da un POA il 14/08/2025.

Warren E. Hoffner III, vicepresidente y gerente general—Fluid Power en Applied Industrial Technologies, informó múltiples adjudicaciones de acciones y una transacción de retención el 12/08/2025. El Formulario 4 muestra la concesión de 515 unidades restringidas de acciones (con consolidación en tres años) y 1.722 acciones por desempeño registradas por el desempeño de 2025 (con consolidación al final de un programa de tres años), ambas a liquidar en acciones ordinarias de Applied. El informe también señala que se retuvieron 927 acciones para cubrir la retención fiscal sobre las acciones por desempeño ya consolidadas a un precio de $270.68, dejando la propiedad beneficiaria indicada en 56.751 acciones tras las operaciones. El reporte registra además la concesión de 1.582 derechos de apreciación sobre acciones el 12/08/2025, ejercitables en incrementos anuales del 25% desde el 12/08/2026 y con vencimiento el 12/08/2035, y un interés indirecto de 452,234 acciones a través de un Plan de Ahorro para el Retiro. El formulario fue firmado por un POA el 14/08/2025.

Warren E. Hoffner III, Applied Industrial Technologiesì� Fluid Power ë¶€ë¬� 부사장 ê²� ì´ê´„매니저ëŠ� 2025-08-12ì—� 다수ì� 주ì‹ì§€ê¸‰ê³¼ ì›ì²œì§•수 거래ë¥� 신고했습니다. Form 4ì—는 515 제한주ì‹ë‹¨ìœ„(RSU)ê°€ 부여ë˜ì—ˆê³ (3ë…� ë‚� ì·¨ë“), 1,722 성과ì£�ê°€ 2025ë…� 성과ë¡� ì ë¦½ë˜ì—ˆìœ¼ë©°(3ë…� 프로그램 종료 ì‹� ì·¨ë“), ë‘� ê±� ëª¨ë‘ Applied 보통주로 ì •ì‚°ëœë‹¤ê³� 기재ë˜ì–´ 있습니다. 신고서ì—ëŠ� ë˜í•œ 성과ì£� ì·¨ë“ì—� 대í•� 세금 ì›ì²œì§•수ë¡� 927주를 ì›ì²œì§•수했으ë©� ê°€ê²©ì€ $270.68ë¡� 표시ë˜ì–´, 거래 ì´í›„ 실소ìœ� 주ì‹ìˆ˜ëŠ” 56,751ì£�ë¡� 남는다고 기재ë˜ì–´ 있습니다. 보고서ì—ëŠ� 2025-08-12ì—� 1,582 스톡 앱리시ì—ì´ì…˜ ë¼ì´íŠ�(SAR)ê°€ 부여ë˜ì—ˆê³  ì´ëŠ” 2026-08-12ë¶€í„� ì—°ê°„ 25%ì”� 행사 가능하ë©� 만료ì¼ì€ 2035-08-12ìž„ì„ ê¸°ë¡í•˜ê³ , ë˜í•œ 퇴ì§ì €ì¶•계íšì„ 통한 ê°„ì ‘ ì§€ë¶� 452.234ì£�ê°€ 있는 것으ë¡� 나타났습니다. 서류ëŠ� 2025-08-14ì—� POA(위임대리ì¸)ê°€ 서명했습니다.

Warren E. Hoffner III, Vice-président et Directeur général—Fluid Power chez Applied Industrial Technologies, a déclaré plusieurs attributions d'actions et une opération de retenue le 12/08/2025. Le Formulaire 4 indique l'octroi de 515 unités d'actions restreintes (acquisition sur trois ans) et de 1 722 actions de performance mises en réserve pour la performance 2025 (acquisition à la fin d'un programme de trois ans), toutes deux à régler en actions ordinaires Applied. Le dépôt signale également la retenue de 927 actions pour couvrir l'impôt sur les actions de performance acquises au prix de 270,68 $, laissant la propriété bénéficiaire affichée à 56 751 actions après les opérations. Le rapport enregistre en outre l'attribution de 1 582 droits d'appréciation d'actions le 12/08/2025, exerçables par tranches annuelles de 25 % à partir du 12/08/2026 et expirant le 12/08/2035, ainsi qu'un intérêt indirect de 452,234 actions via un Plan d'Épargne Retraite. Le formulaire a été signé par une POA le 14/08/2025.

Warren E. Hoffner III, Vice President und General Manager—Fluid Power bei Applied Industrial Technologies, meldete am 12.08.2025 mehrere Aktienzuteilungen und eine Steuerabzugs-Transaktion. Im Form 4 sind 515 Restricted Stock Units ausgewiesen (Vesting in drei Jahren) sowie 1.722 Performance-Aktien, die aus der Performance 2025 gebankt wurden (Vesting am Ende eines dreijährigen Programms); beide werden in Applied-Stammaktien abgewickelt. Die Meldung berichtet ferner über 927 einbehaltene Aktien zur Begleichung der Steuerabzüge auf die vested Performance-Aktien zum Preis von $270,68, wodurch der wirtschaftliche Eigentumsbestand nach den Transaktionen mit 56.751 Aktien angegeben wird. Der Bericht verzeichnet außerdem die Gewährung von 1.582 Stock Appreciation Rights am 12.08.2025, die ab dem 12.08.2026 in jährlichen Schritten zu je 25% ausübbar sind und am 12.08.2035 verfallen, sowie ein indirektes Interesse von 452,234 Aktien über einen Ruhestands-Sparplan. Das Formular wurde am 14.08.2025 von einem POA unterschrieben.

SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Hoffner Warren E III

(Last) (First) (Middle)
ONE APPLIED PLAZA

(Street)
CLEVELAND OH 44115

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC [ AIT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
VP, General Mgr-Fluid Power
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/12/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 08/12/2025 A 515(1) A $0 55,956 D
Common Stock 08/12/2025 A 1,722(2) A $0 57,678 D
Common Stock 08/12/2025 F 927(3) D $270.68 56,751 D
Common Stock 452.234 I Retirement Savings Plan
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Appreciation Rights $270.68 08/12/2025 A 1,582 08/12/2026(4) 08/12/2035 Common Stock 1,582 $0 1,582 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted stock units that vest three years from the date of grant and are settled in shares of Applied common stock.
2. Performance shares "banked" as a result of 2025 performance. Performance shares vest at end of three-year program and are settled in shares of Applied common stock.
3. Shares withheld by Registrant to satisfy tax withholding obligations on vesting of performance shares.
4. Stock-only stock appreciation rights which become exercisable in annual increments of 25% commencing one year after the date of grant.
Remarks:
/s/ Patricia A. Comai POA for Warren E. Hoffner, III 08/14/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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FAQ

What transactions did AIT insider Warren E. Hoffner III report on 08/12/2025?

The Form 4 reports grants of 515 restricted stock units, 1,722 performance shares, withholding of 927 shares for taxes at $270.68, and acquisition of 1,582 stock appreciation rights.

How many shares does the filing show Hoffner beneficially owned after the transactions?

The filing shows beneficial ownership amounts after transactions with the final reported direct ownership listed as 56,751 shares following the withholding transaction.

When do the restricted stock units and performance shares vest?

The restricted stock units vest three years from the date of grant; performance shares vest at the end of the three-year performance program, and both are settled in Applied common stock.

What are the terms of the stock appreciation rights (SARs) granted to Hoffner?

The SARs (1,582) granted on 08/12/2025 are exercisable in annual increments of 25% beginning 08/12/2026 and expire on 08/12/2035.

Was any sale of shares reported for cash proceeds?

No sale for cash proceeds is reported; the only disposition noted is 927 shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations on vesting performance shares.
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