Form 4: Cadre Holdings CEO Gifts Shares to Charity

Cadre Holdings, Inc. CEO Warren B. Kanders reported gifting 12,250 shares of common stock to a qualified charitable organization.

Summary

• Warren B. Kanders, CEO and Chairman of Cadre Holdings, Inc. (CDRE), reported a disposition of 12,250 shares of Common Stock.
• The transaction occurred on December 24, 2025, and involved a gift of shares to a qualified charitable organization.
• The shares were disposed of at a price of $0 per share, consistent with a gift.
• Following this transaction, Mr. Kanders beneficially owns a total of 11,447,685 shares of Common Stock.
• This total includes 1,546 shares held directly, 10,117,039 shares indirectly through Kanders SAF, LLC, 1,305,650 shares indirectly through Warren B. Kanders Roth IRA, and 23,450 shares indirectly through Allison Kanders Roth IRA.
• The transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction, or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer, intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c).

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports a routine insider transaction (a gift) which is generally neutral in sentiment. It does not indicate any significant positive or negative operational or financial news for the company.

Positives

• The gift to a qualified charitable organization demonstrates corporate social responsibility and can enhance public perception.
• The transaction was executed under a Rule 10b5-1(c) plan, indicating pre-planned disposition and potentially reducing concerns about opportunistic insider trading.

Negatives

• The reporting person's direct beneficial ownership decreased by 12,250 shares, though this is a minor fraction of his total holdings.

Future Outlook

This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance or outlook.

Management Comments

• The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities described in this statement, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest in such securities.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing reports a routine insider transaction and does not provide information relevant to broader industry trends or competitive analysis.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minimal impact due to the small size of the transaction relative to the insider's total holdings and the company's outstanding shares.
• Community/Public: The charitable gift may positively impact the company's public image and community relations.

Key Dates

Keywords

Cadre Holdings, CDRE, Warren B. Kanders, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Stock Gift, Charitable Contribution, 10b5-1 Plan