Sterling Infrastructure General Counsel Receives Initial Equity Grants

Executive Summary

On October 7, 2026, Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. ($STRL) filed a Form 4 detailing equity awards granted to Katherine Hargis, the company's General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). The transactions took place on October 5, 2026, comprising two separate awards of restricted stock units (RSUs) totaling 1,087 shares granted at zero cost ($0.00 per share).

Transaction Breakdown

1. New Hire RSU Grant:
   • Shares: 1,000 Common Stock RSUs
   • Price: $0.00
   • Vesting Schedule: Awarded in connection with joining the company; vests in one-third annual increments starting on October 5, 2027, subject to continuous service.
2. Time-Vested RSU Grant:
   • Shares: 87 Common Stock RSUs
   • Price: $0.00
   • Vesting Schedule: Vests in one-third annual increments beginning on December 31, 2026, subject to continuous service.

Ownership Post-Transaction

Following these initial grants, Katherine Hargis directly holds beneficial ownership of 1,087 shares of common stock (in the form of RSUs).

Trading & Market Significance

• Significance Level: Low
• Context: The reported transactions represent routine equity compensation associated with onboarding a new executive officer rather than an open-market purchase or sale. Because no cash capital was committed by the insider and no market sales occurred, this filing carries minimal predictive signaling value regarding short-term share price performance.