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[Form 4] HireQuest, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) � Form 4 insider transaction

Director Jack A. Olmstead reported two equity awards dated 23 Jun 2025:

  • 1,334 restricted shares granted in lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 1,112 shares vest on 23 Sep 2025 and 222 shares vest on 23 Jun 2027.
  • 4,000 restricted shares granted as the annual award under the 2019 Non-Employee Director Compensation Plan. All shares vest on 23 Jun 2027.

Both awards were valued at the Nasdaq closing price of $10.12 on the grant date. Following the transactions, Olmstead’s direct beneficial ownership stands at 74,167 common shares, up from 70,176 previously.

No derivative securities were involved, and the filing indicates the awards are part of routine board compensation rather than open-market purchases. While the absolute dollar value is modest, continued equity compensation aligns director incentives with shareholder interests and signals confidence in HQI’s prospects.

HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) � Transazione interna Form 4

Il direttore Jack A. Olmstead ha segnalato due assegnazioni di azioni datate 23 giugno 2025:

  • 1.334 azioni vincolate concesse in sostituzione del compenso trimestrale in contanti. 1.112 azioni maturano il 23 settembre 2025 e 222 azioni maturano il 23 giugno 2027.
  • 4.000 azioni vincolate concesse come premio annuale secondo il Piano di compensazione per direttori non dipendenti del 2019. Tutte le azioni maturano il 23 giugno 2027.

Entrambi i premi sono stati valutati al prezzo di chiusura Nasdaq di $10,12 alla data di assegnazione. Dopo queste transazioni, la proprietà diretta di Olmstead ammonta a 74.167 azioni ordinarie, in aumento rispetto alle 70.176 precedenti.

Non sono stati coinvolti strumenti derivati e la segnalazione indica che le assegnazioni fanno parte della normale remunerazione del consiglio e non di acquisti sul mercato aperto. Sebbene il valore assoluto sia contenuto, la continua remunerazione in azioni allinea gli interessi del direttore con quelli degli azionisti e riflette fiducia nelle prospettive di HQI.

HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) � Transacción interna Formulario 4

El director Jack A. Olmstead reportó dos concesiones de acciones con fecha 23 de junio de 2025:

  • 1,334 acciones restringidas otorgadas en lugar de una remuneración trimestral en efectivo. 1,112 acciones se consolidan el 23 de septiembre de 2025 y 222 acciones el 23 de junio de 2027.
  • 4,000 acciones restringidas otorgadas como premio anual bajo el Plan de Compensación para Directores No Empleados de 2019. Todas las acciones se consolidan el 23 de junio de 2027.

Ambas concesiones se valoraron al precio de cierre del Nasdaq de $10.12 en la fecha de otorgamiento. Tras estas transacciones, la propiedad directa de Olmstead asciende a 74,167 acciones comunes, un aumento respecto a las 70,176 anteriores.

No se involucraron valores derivados y el reporte indica que los premios forman parte de la compensación habitual del consejo, no de compras en mercado abierto. Aunque el valor absoluto es modesto, la compensación continua en acciones alinea los incentivos del director con los intereses de los accionistas y refleja confianza en las perspectivas de HQI.

HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) � Form 4 내부� 거래 보고

이사 Jack A. Olmstead2025� 6� 23�자로 � 건의 주식 보상 내역� 보고했습니다:

  • 1,334주의 제한 주식� 분기 현금 보수 대� 지급되었습니다. 1,112주는 2025� 9� 23일에, 222주는 2027� 6� 23일에 취득됩니�.
  • 4,000주의 제한 주식� 2019� 비임� 이사 보상 계획� 따른 연간 보상으로 지급되었습니다. 모든 주식은 2027� 6� 23일에 취득됩니�.

� 보상 모두 부여일� 2025� 6� 23� 나스� 종갶� $10.12� 평갶되었습니다. � 거래 이후 Olmstead� 직접 보유 주식은 이전 70,176주에� 74,167�� 증갶했습니�.

파생상품은 포함되지 않았으며, 제출 서류에는 이번 보상� 공개 시장 매수갶 아닌 이사� 보상� 일환임을 명시하고 있습니다. 금액은 크지 않지� 지속적� 주식 보상은 이사� 이해관계를 주주와 일치시키� HQI� 전망� 대� 신뢰� 나타냅니�.

HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) � Transaction d’initié Formulaire 4

Le directeur Jack A. Olmstead a déclaré deux attributions d’actions datées du 23 juin 2025 :

  • 1 334 actions restreintes accordées en lieu et place d’une rémunération trimestrielle en espèces. 1 112 actions seront acquises le 23 septembre 2025 et 222 actions le 23 juin 2027.
  • 4 000 actions restreintes attribuées dans le cadre de la récompense annuelle selon le Plan de rémunération des administrateurs non salariés de 2019. Toutes les actions seront acquises le 23 juin 2027.

Les deux attributions ont été valorisées au cours de clôture Nasdaq de 10,12 $ à la date d’octroi. Suite à ces transactions, la détention directe d’Olmstead s’élève à 74 167 actions ordinaires, contre 70 176 auparavant.

Aucun titre dérivé n’a été impliqué et le dépôt indique que ces attributions font partie de la rémunération habituelle du conseil d’administration, et non d’achats sur le marché ouvert. Bien que la valeur absolue soit modeste, cette rémunération continue en actions aligne les intérêts du directeur avec ceux des actionnaires et témoigne de la confiance dans les perspectives de HQI.

HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) � Insider-Transaktion Form 4

Direktor Jack A. Olmstead meldete zwei Aktienzuteilungen vom 23. Juni 2025:

  • 1.334 eingeschränkte Aktien, die anstelle einer vierteljährlichen Barvergütung gewährt wurden. 1.112 Aktien werden am 23. September 2025 und 222 Aktien am 23. Juni 2027 fällig.
  • 4.000 eingeschränkte Aktien als Jahreszuteilung gemäß dem Vergütungsplan für nicht angestellte Direktoren von 2019. Alle Aktien werden am 23. Juni 2027 fällig.

Beide Zuteilungen wurden zum Nasdaq-Schlusskurs von 10,12 $ am Zuteilungsdatum bewertet. Nach den Transaktionen hält Olmstead nun 74.167 Stammaktien direkt, zuvor waren es 70.176.

Es wurden keine Derivate einbezogen, und die Meldung weist darauf hin, dass die Zuteilungen Teil der regulären Vorstandsvergütung sind und keine Käufe am offenen Markt darstellen. Obwohl der absolute Wert moderat ist, sorgt die fortlaufende Aktienvergütung für eine Angleichung der Interessen des Direktors mit denen der Aktionäre und signalisiert Vertrauen in die Aussichten von HQI.

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Insights

TL;DR � Routine equity awards modestly lift insider holdings; signal is mildly positive but not financially material.

The 5,334 restricted shares awarded to Director Olmstead increase his stake by roughly 5.7% (based on reported holdings). Because the shares are compensation-related and not cash purchases, they offer limited incremental information on market sentiment. Vesting schedules that extend to 2027 encourage longer-term oversight, which is shareholder-friendly. From a valuation perspective, the <$55,000 notional value (5,334 × $10.12) is immaterial to HQI’s market cap, so the filing is low impact for trading decisions.

TL;DR � Equity-based board pay strengthens alignment; governance structure appears conventional.

HireQuest continues using restricted stock to compensate non-employee directors, replacing cash retainers and providing annual equity grants. Such practice supports alignment of director incentives with shareholder value creation and extends ownership horizons via multi-year vesting. No red flags emerge: awards follow the 2019 plan, disclosure is complete, and Rule 10b5-1 language is included. Overall, governance implications are positive but not materially transformative.

HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) � Transazione interna Form 4

Il direttore Jack A. Olmstead ha segnalato due assegnazioni di azioni datate 23 giugno 2025:

  • 1.334 azioni vincolate concesse in sostituzione del compenso trimestrale in contanti. 1.112 azioni maturano il 23 settembre 2025 e 222 azioni maturano il 23 giugno 2027.
  • 4.000 azioni vincolate concesse come premio annuale secondo il Piano di compensazione per direttori non dipendenti del 2019. Tutte le azioni maturano il 23 giugno 2027.

Entrambi i premi sono stati valutati al prezzo di chiusura Nasdaq di $10,12 alla data di assegnazione. Dopo queste transazioni, la proprietà diretta di Olmstead ammonta a 74.167 azioni ordinarie, in aumento rispetto alle 70.176 precedenti.

Non sono stati coinvolti strumenti derivati e la segnalazione indica che le assegnazioni fanno parte della normale remunerazione del consiglio e non di acquisti sul mercato aperto. Sebbene il valore assoluto sia contenuto, la continua remunerazione in azioni allinea gli interessi del direttore con quelli degli azionisti e riflette fiducia nelle prospettive di HQI.

HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) � Transacción interna Formulario 4

El director Jack A. Olmstead reportó dos concesiones de acciones con fecha 23 de junio de 2025:

  • 1,334 acciones restringidas otorgadas en lugar de una remuneración trimestral en efectivo. 1,112 acciones se consolidan el 23 de septiembre de 2025 y 222 acciones el 23 de junio de 2027.
  • 4,000 acciones restringidas otorgadas como premio anual bajo el Plan de Compensación para Directores No Empleados de 2019. Todas las acciones se consolidan el 23 de junio de 2027.

Ambas concesiones se valoraron al precio de cierre del Nasdaq de $10.12 en la fecha de otorgamiento. Tras estas transacciones, la propiedad directa de Olmstead asciende a 74,167 acciones comunes, un aumento respecto a las 70,176 anteriores.

No se involucraron valores derivados y el reporte indica que los premios forman parte de la compensación habitual del consejo, no de compras en mercado abierto. Aunque el valor absoluto es modesto, la compensación continua en acciones alinea los incentivos del director con los intereses de los accionistas y refleja confianza en las perspectivas de HQI.

HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) � Form 4 내부� 거래 보고

이사 Jack A. Olmstead2025� 6� 23�자로 � 건의 주식 보상 내역� 보고했습니다:

  • 1,334주의 제한 주식� 분기 현금 보수 대� 지급되었습니다. 1,112주는 2025� 9� 23일에, 222주는 2027� 6� 23일에 취득됩니�.
  • 4,000주의 제한 주식� 2019� 비임� 이사 보상 계획� 따른 연간 보상으로 지급되었습니다. 모든 주식은 2027� 6� 23일에 취득됩니�.

� 보상 모두 부여일� 2025� 6� 23� 나스� 종갶� $10.12� 평갶되었습니다. � 거래 이후 Olmstead� 직접 보유 주식은 이전 70,176주에� 74,167�� 증갶했습니�.

파생상품은 포함되지 않았으며, 제출 서류에는 이번 보상� 공개 시장 매수갶 아닌 이사� 보상� 일환임을 명시하고 있습니다. 금액은 크지 않지� 지속적� 주식 보상은 이사� 이해관계를 주주와 일치시키� HQI� 전망� 대� 신뢰� 나타냅니�.

HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) � Transaction d’initié Formulaire 4

Le directeur Jack A. Olmstead a déclaré deux attributions d’actions datées du 23 juin 2025 :

  • 1 334 actions restreintes accordées en lieu et place d’une rémunération trimestrielle en espèces. 1 112 actions seront acquises le 23 septembre 2025 et 222 actions le 23 juin 2027.
  • 4 000 actions restreintes attribuées dans le cadre de la récompense annuelle selon le Plan de rémunération des administrateurs non salariés de 2019. Toutes les actions seront acquises le 23 juin 2027.

Les deux attributions ont été valorisées au cours de clôture Nasdaq de 10,12 $ à la date d’octroi. Suite à ces transactions, la détention directe d’Olmstead s’élève à 74 167 actions ordinaires, contre 70 176 auparavant.

Aucun titre dérivé n’a été impliqué et le dépôt indique que ces attributions font partie de la rémunération habituelle du conseil d’administration, et non d’achats sur le marché ouvert. Bien que la valeur absolue soit modeste, cette rémunération continue en actions aligne les intérêts du directeur avec ceux des actionnaires et témoigne de la confiance dans les perspectives de HQI.

HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) � Insider-Transaktion Form 4

Direktor Jack A. Olmstead meldete zwei Aktienzuteilungen vom 23. Juni 2025:

  • 1.334 eingeschränkte Aktien, die anstelle einer vierteljährlichen Barvergütung gewährt wurden. 1.112 Aktien werden am 23. September 2025 und 222 Aktien am 23. Juni 2027 fällig.
  • 4.000 eingeschränkte Aktien als Jahreszuteilung gemäß dem Vergütungsplan für nicht angestellte Direktoren von 2019. Alle Aktien werden am 23. Juni 2027 fällig.

Beide Zuteilungen wurden zum Nasdaq-Schlusskurs von 10,12 $ am Zuteilungsdatum bewertet. Nach den Transaktionen hält Olmstead nun 74.167 Stammaktien direkt, zuvor waren es 70.176.

Es wurden keine Derivate einbezogen, und die Meldung weist darauf hin, dass die Zuteilungen Teil der regulären Vorstandsvergütung sind und keine Käufe am offenen Markt darstellen. Obwohl der absolute Wert moderat ist, sorgt die fortlaufende Aktienvergütung für eine Angleichung der Interessen des Direktors mit denen der Aktionäre und signalisiert Vertrauen in die Aussichten von HQI.

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*
OLMSTEAD JACK A.

(Last) (First) (Middle)
111 SPRINGHALL DRIVE

(Street)
GOOSE CREEK SC 29445

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HireQuest, Inc. [ HQI ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/23/2025
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 06/23/2025 A 1,334(1) A (2) 70,176 D
Common Stock 06/23/2025 A 4,000(3) A (4) 74,167 D
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Olmstead in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 1,112 of these shares vest on September 23, 2025 and 222 shares vest on June 23, 2027.
2. Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $10.12 per share.
3. Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to the reporting person in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent an Annual Award pursuant to the HireQuest, Inc. 2019 Non-Employee Director Compensation Plan. These shares will vest on June 23, 2027.
4. Shares awarded for board service. See note 3. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $10.12 per share.
/s/ Jack Olmstead 06/25/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

How many HireQuest (HQI) shares did Director Jack Olmstead receive?

He was awarded 1,334 restricted shares as a quarterly retainer substitute and 4,000 restricted shares as an annual award, totaling 5,334 shares.

What is Jack Olmstead’s total HQI shareholding after the transactions?

The Form 4 states he now beneficially owns 74,167 common shares.

At what price were the restricted shares valued?

The awards reference the Nasdaq closing price of $10.12 per HQI share on 23 Jun 2025.

When will the newly granted HQI restricted shares vest?

1,112 shares vest on 23 Sep 2025; 222 shares and the 4,000-share annual award vest on 23 Jun 2027.

Is this Form 4 an open-market purchase or compensation?

The filing clarifies the shares are compensation for board service, not open-market insider purchases.
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