7,139 Core Molding (CMT) COO shares withheld to cover tax bill

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Core Molding Technologies’ Chief Operating Officer Eric Palomaki reported routine share dispositions related to tax withholding, not open-market sales. On March 27, 2026, a total of 7,139 shares of common stock were withheld at prices between $18.77 and $20.02 per share to cover taxes on vesting restricted stock. After these withholdings, Palomaki directly held 161,760 shares of Core Molding Technologies common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

4 transactions reported

Mixed 4 txns

Insider PALOMAKI ERIC

Role Chief Operating Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	2,549	$18.77	$48K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	807	$18.77	$15K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	1,748	$20.02	$35K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	2,035	$19.15	$39K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 166,350 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Tax-withheld shares: 7,139 shares Withholding at $18.77: 2,549 shares at $18.77/share Withholding at $18.77 (second entry): 807 shares at $18.77/share +3 more

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Tax-withheld shares 7,139 shares Total shares withheld for taxes on restricted stock vesting

Withholding at $18.77 2,549 shares at $18.77/share Common stock withheld for tax obligations on Mar. 27, 2026

Withholding at $18.77 (second entry) 807 shares at $18.77/share Additional common stock withheld for tax obligations on same date

Withholding at $20.02 1,748 shares at $20.02/share Common stock withheld for tax obligations on Mar. 27, 2026

Withholding at $19.15 2,035 shares at $19.15/share Common stock withheld for tax obligations on Mar. 27, 2026

Post-transaction holdings 161,760 shares Eric Palomaki’s direct CMT common stock holding after withholdings

Key Terms

restricted stock, tax withholding obligation, Rule 16b-3(e)

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restricted stock financial

"Represents shares of restricted stock withheld to satisfy the executive's tax withholding obligation"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

tax withholding obligation financial

"withheld to satisfy the executive's tax withholding obligation upon vesting of restricted stock"

Rule 16b-3(e) regulatory

"The deemed disposition of the withheld shares is exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3(e)."

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

PALOMAKI ERIC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

800 MANOR PARK DRIVE

(Street)

COLUMBUS OHIO 43228

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES INC [ CMT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Operating Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/27/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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	03/27/2026		F		2,549(1)	D	$18.77	166,350	D
Common Stock	03/27/2026		F		807(1)	D	$18.77	165,543	D
Common Stock	03/27/2026		F		1,748(1)	D	$20.02	163,795	D
Common Stock	03/27/2026		F		2,035(1)	D	$19.15	161,760	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 withheld to satisfy the executive's tax withholding obligation upon vesting of restricted stock. The deemed disposition of the withheld shares is exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3(e).

Remarks:

	/s/ Alex J. Panda, as attorney-in-fact	03/31/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did CMT Chief Operating Officer Eric Palomaki report in this Form 4?

Eric Palomaki reported shares withheld for taxes, not an open-market sale. On March 27, 2026, 7,139 Core Molding Technologies common shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations from vesting restricted stock, while he retained a direct holding of 161,760 shares afterward.

How many Core Molding Technologies (CMT) shares were withheld for Eric Palomaki’s taxes?

A total of 7,139 CMT common shares were withheld for taxes. The Form 4 groups four tax-withholding transactions at prices between $18.77 and $20.02 per share, all tied to restricted stock vesting rather than discretionary selling in the open market.

At what prices were Eric Palomaki’s withheld CMT shares valued?

The withheld shares were valued between $18.77 and $20.02 per share. Specifically, tax-withholding dispositions occurred at $18.77, $19.15, and $20.02, reflecting the stock’s value used to calculate the number of shares needed to satisfy Palomaki’s tax obligations.

How many CMT shares does Eric Palomaki hold after these tax withholdings?

Eric Palomaki directly holds 161,760 CMT common shares after these transactions. The Form 4 shows his ownership decreasing with each withholding entry, ending at 161,760 shares, which represents his remaining direct stake following the restricted stock vesting-related tax payments.

Were Eric Palomaki’s CMT share transactions open-market sales?

No, the Form 4 describes tax-withholding dispositions, not open-market sales. Footnotes explain the 7,139 shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations upon vesting of restricted stock, and the deemed dispositions are exempt under Rule 16b-3(e), indicating a routine compensation-related event.