Willdan Group (NASDAQ: WLDN) director awarded 1,241 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cohen Steven A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Willdan Group director Steven A. Cohen received a grant of 1,241 shares of restricted common stock. The award was granted on June 17, 2026 and is scheduled to vest on June 17, 2027. After this grant, Cohen directly holds a total of 22,090 shares of Willdan Group common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Cohen Steven A

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,241	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 22,090 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to the Reporting Person by the Issuer on June 17, 2026, which vest on June 17, 2027. Includes 1,241 shares of restricted stock that vest on June 17, 2027.

Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 1,241 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Total holdings after grant: 22,090 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Restricted stock grant 1,241 shares Awarded June 17, 2026

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Restricted stock award

Total holdings after grant 22,090 shares Common stock directly held after transaction

Vesting date June 17, 2027 Restricted stock vesting schedule

Key Terms

restricted stock, vest, Form 4

3 terms

restricted stock financial

"Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to the Reporting Person"

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.

vest financial

"which vest on June 17, 2027"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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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^*

Cohen Steven A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2401 EAST KATELLA AVENUE

SUITE 300

(Street)

ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA 92806

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Willdan Group, Inc. [ WLDN ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/17/2026

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	06/17/2026		A		1,241(1)	A	$0	22,090(2)	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 the Reporting Person by the Issuer on June 17, 2026, which vest on June 17, 2027.

2. Includes 1,241 shares of restricted stock that vest on June 17, 2027.

	/s/ Creighton K. Early, Attorney-in-fact for Steven A. Cohen	06/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Willdan Group (WLDN) report for Steven A. Cohen?

Willdan Group reported that director Steven A. Cohen received a grant of 1,241 shares of restricted common stock. The award was made on June 17, 2026, increasing his direct holdings to 22,090 shares after the transaction.

When do Steven A. Cohen’s newly granted Willdan (WLDN) restricted shares vest?

Steven A. Cohen’s 1,241 newly granted restricted shares are scheduled to vest on June 17, 2027. Until vesting, the shares are subject to restrictions, typically continued service or other conditions specified by Willdan Group’s equity plans.

How many Willdan Group (WLDN) shares does Steven A. Cohen hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Steven A. Cohen directly holds 22,090 shares of Willdan Group common stock. This total includes the 1,241 shares of restricted stock that were awarded on June 17, 2026 and vest on June 17, 2027.

Did Steven A. Cohen buy Willdan (WLDN) shares on the open market in this filing?

No, the Form 4 shows a grant of 1,241 restricted shares to Steven A. Cohen at a price of $0.00 per share. The transaction is coded as a grant or award, not an open-market purchase or sale.

What does the Form 4 grant for Willdan (WLDN) indicate about Steven A. Cohen’s compensation?

The Form 4 indicates that part of Steven A. Cohen’s compensation is in equity, via 1,241 shares of restricted stock. These shares vest on June 17, 2027, aligning a portion of his compensation with Willdan Group’s future share performance.