Form 4: Ethan Allen CEO's Routine Tax-Related Stock Sale

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. CEO M. Farooq Kathwari reported a routine disposition of 5,143 common shares to cover tax withholding obligations.

Summary

• M. Farooq Kathwari, Chairman, President & CEO, Director, and 10% Owner of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (ETD), reported a transaction on August 11, 2025.
• The transaction involved the disposition of 5,143 shares of common stock.
• These shares were withheld at vesting to cover required tax withholding obligations.
• The fair market value used for calculating the withheld shares was the closing price of $29.47 per share on August 11, 2025.
• Following this transaction, Mr. Kathwari directly beneficially owns 1,612,194 shares of common stock.
• Indirect beneficial ownership includes 15,364 shares held by spouse, 8,565.25 shares in a 401(k) plan, and 91,600 shares in grandchildren's trust accounts.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing is neutral as it reports a routine, non-discretionary transaction (shares withheld for tax) by an insider, which does not indicate a change in sentiment towards the company.

Future Outlook

No forward-looking statements or guidance were provided in this filing.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine insider transaction report and does not provide broader industry context or trends. It reflects a standard tax-related disposition of shares by a senior executive.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minimal direct impact as this is a routine, non-discretionary tax-related transaction and not a discretionary sale of shares by the insider.

Key Dates

Keywords

Ethan Allen Interiors, ETD, M. Farooq Kathwari, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Stock Disposition, Tax Withholding, CEO, Director, 10% Owner