HQI · HireQuest, Inc.

This transaction represents a transfer of securities by bona fide gift to a trust for which no payment or consideration was received by the reporting person.

This transaction represents a transfer of securities by bona fide gift to a charitable foundation for which no payment or consideration was received by the reporting person.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Ms. Shanahan in her capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 1,060 of these shares vest on June 2, 2026 and 212 shares vest on March 2, 2028.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $11.91 per share.

Awarded for executive services pursuant to employment agreement. 5,000 of these shares vest on March 2, 2028, and 625 vest per fiscal quarter for each of the eight fiscal quarters immediately following.

Awarded as part of executive employment agreement. See note 1. The closing price on the grant date was $11.91.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Malhotra in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 1,207 of these shares vest on June 2, 2026 and 241 shares vest on March 2, 2028.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $11.91 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Olmstead in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 945 of these shares vest on June 2, 2026 and 189 shares vest on March 2, 2028.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $11.91 per share.

Awarded for executive services pursuant to employment agreement. 12,500 of these shares vest on March 2, 2028, and 1,250 vest per fiscal quarter for each of the eight fiscal quarters immediately following.

Awarded as part of executive employment agreement. See note 1. The closing price on the grant date was $11.91.

Awarded for service as executive pursuant to employment agreement. 5,000 shares vest on March 2, 2028, and 625 vest each fiscal quarter for the eight fiscal quarters immediately following.

Awarded as part of executive employment agreement. See note 1. The closing price on the grant date was $11.91.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Hagenbuch in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 934 of these shares vest on June 2, 2026 and 187 shares vest on March 2, 2028.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $11.91 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Jackson in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 756 of these shares vest on June 2, 2026 and 151 shares vest on March 2, 2028.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $11.91 per share.

The price reported is a weighted average price. The shares reported herein were purchased in multiple transactions. The range of prices for the transactions reported in this line was $9.985 - $10.30 per share. Mr. Hermanns undertakes to provide upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer, or any security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price.

The price reported is a weighted average price. The shares reported herein were purchased in multiple transactions. The range of prices for the transactions reported in this line was $10.0750 - $10.1500 per share. Mr. Hermanns undertakes to provide upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer, or any security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price.

The price reported is a weighted average price. The shares reported herein were purchased in multiple transactions. The range of prices for the transactions reported in this line was $8.8030 - $9.2500 per share. Mr. Hermanns undertakes to provide upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer, or any security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Malhotra in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 2,974 of these shares vest on February 7, 2026 and 594 shares vest on November 7, 2027.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $9.67 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Hagenbuch in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 2,300 of these shares vest on February 7, 2026 and 462 shares vest on November 7, 2027.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $9.67 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Jackson in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 1,862 of these shares vest on February 7, 2026 and 372 shares vest on November 7, 2027.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $9.67 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Olmstead in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 2,326 of these shares vest on February 7, 2026 and 466 shares vest on November 7, 2027.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $9.67 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Ms. Shanahan in her capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 1,306 of these shares vest on February 7, 2026 and 261 shares vest on November 7, 2027.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $9.67 per share.

Due to a transcription error, the number of shares beneficially owned by Ms. Shanahan following the reported transaction was misreported in the original Form 4 filing on November 11, 2025. This Form 4/A is being filed to correct that error. All remaining information on the original form is accurate.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Jackson in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 889 of these shares vest on September 23, 2025 and 178 shares vest on June 23, 2027.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $10.12 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Olmstead in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 1,112 of these shares vest on September 23, 2025 and 222 shares vest on June 23, 2027.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $10.12 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to the reporting person in her capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent an Annual Award pursuant to the HireQuest, Inc. 2019 Non-Employee Director Compensation Plan. These shares will vest on June 23, 2027.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $10.12 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Malhotra in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 1,420 of these shares vest on September 23, 2025 and 280 shares vest on June 23, 2027.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $10.12 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to the reporting person in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent an Annual Award pursuant to the HireQuest, Inc. 2019 Non-Employee Director Compensation Plan. These shares will vest on June 23, 2027.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 3. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $10.12 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to the reporting person in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent an Annual Award pursuant to the HireQuest, Inc. 2019 Non-Employee Director Compensation Plan. These shares will vest on June 23, 2027.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 3. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $10.12 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to the reporting person in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent an Annual Award pursuant to the HireQuest, Inc. 2019 Non-Employee Director Compensation Plan. These shares will vest on June 23, 2027.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 3. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $10.12 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to the reporting person in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent an Annual Award pursuant to the HireQuest, Inc. 2019 Non-Employee Director Compensation Plan. These shares will vest on June 23, 2027.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 3. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $10.12 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Hagenbuch in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 1,099 of these shares vest on September 23, 2025 and 220 shares vest on June 23, 2027.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $10.12 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Jackson in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 672 of these shares vest on May 15, 2025 and 134 shares vest on February 13, 2027.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $13.40 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Malhotra in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 1073 of these shares vest on May 15, 2025 and 215 shares vest on February 13, 2027.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $13.40 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Hagenbuch in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 830 of these shares vest on May 15, 2025 and 166 shares vest on February 13, 2027.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $13.40 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Omstead in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 840 of these shares vest on May 15, 2025 and 168 shares vest on February 13, 2027.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $13.40 per share.

This transaction represents a transfer of securities by bona fide gift to a trust for which no payment or consideration was received by the reporting person.

This transaction represents a transfer of securities by bona fide gift to a charitable foundation for which no payment or consideration was received by the reporting person.

This transaction represents a transfer of securities by bona fide gift for which no payment or consideration was paid by the reporting person.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Jackson in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 993 of these shares vest on February 20, 2025 and 198 shares vest on November 20, 2026.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $14.48 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Hagenbuch in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 872 of these shares vest on February 20, 2025 and 174 shares vest on November 20, 2026.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $14.48 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Olmstead in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 993 of these shares vest on February 20, 2025 and 198 shares vest on November 20, 2026.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $14.48 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Ms. Shanahan in her capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 872 of these shares vest on February 20, 2025 and 174 shares vest on November 20, 2026.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $14.48 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Malhotra in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 993 of these shares vest on February 20, 2025 and 198 shares vest on November 20, 2026.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $14.48 per share.

Shares awarded as match for open market purchases made during the year pursuant to employment agreement. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $14.16 per share.

Shares awarded as match for open market purchases made during the year pursuant to non-employee director compensation plan. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $14.16 per share.

The price reported is a weighted average price. The shares reported herein were purchased in multiple transactions. The range of prices for the transactions reported in this line was $12.80 - $12.90 per share. Mr. Hermanns undertakes to provide upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer, or any security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Jackson in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 667 of these shares vest on November 13, 2024 and 133 shares vest on August 13, 2026.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $13.50 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Olmstead in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 833 of these shares vest on November 13, 2024 and 167 shares vest on August 13, 2026.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $13.50 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Hagenbuch in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 8224 of these shares vest on November 13, 2024 and 165 shares vest on August 13, 2026.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $13.50 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Ms. Shanahan in her capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 870 of these shares vest on November 13, 2024 and 174 shares vest on August 13, 2026.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $13.50 per share.

Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Malhotra in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 1065 of these shares vest on November 13, 2024 and 213 shares vest on August 13, 2026.

Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $13.50 per share.