William H. Bartels Exits Position in SPAR Group, Inc. (SGRP) via Stock Purchase Agreement

William H. Bartels filed Amendment No. 8 to his Schedule 13D on July 16, 2026, reporting the complete liquidation of his position in SPAR Group, Inc. (SGRP). On July 1, 2026, Bartels sold 4,709,837 shares of Common Stock pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement. This transaction resulted in the reporting person's beneficial ownership dropping to zero shares, representing 0.0% of the company's outstanding common stock. Consequently, Bartels has ceased to be a beneficial owner of more than 5% of the Issuer. This filing serves as the final amendment to his original Schedule 13D, which was first filed in July 1999. The sale marks a significant exit for a long-term holder and former major shareholder of the Charlotte-based merchandising services company. Following this transaction, Bartels no longer holds any voting or dispositive power over the company's securities.