ABAT CEO gets stock grant, covers tax with sale

American Battery Technology Co CEO Ryan Mitchell Melsert reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Battery Technology Co CEO Ryan Mitchell Melsert reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions. On April 20, 2026, he was awarded 20,832 shares of common stock at $0.00 per share as part of the company’s employee equity compensation plan.

On April 22, 2026, 4,962 shares of common stock were disposed of at $3.49 per share to cover tax liability from the vesting of this award, according to the footnotes. After these transactions, he directly holds 2,972,179 common shares, indicating a largely unchanged ownership position.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Melsert Ryan Mitchell

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	4,962	$3.49	$17K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	20,832	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,972,179 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Represents the vesting of Common Stock previously awarded pursuant to the Company's employee equity compensation plan.
2. F2. Represents the sale of Common Stock to cover tax liability associated with the vesting of the aforementioned Common Stock.

Key Figures

Equity award shares: 20,832 shares Tax-withholding shares: 4,962 shares Tax-withholding price: $3.49 per share +2 more

5 metrics

Equity award shares 20,832 shares Common Stock award on April 20, 2026 at $0.00 per share

Tax-withholding shares 4,962 shares Common Stock disposed on April 22, 2026 to cover tax liability

Tax-withholding price $3.49 per share Price reported for 4,962-share disposition on April 22, 2026

Post-transaction holdings 2,972,179 shares Direct common stock ownership after April 22, 2026 transaction

Holdings after grant 2,977,141 shares Direct common stock ownership after April 20, 2026 award

Key Terms

equity compensation plan, vesting, tax liability, tax-withholding disposition, +1 more

5 terms

equity compensation plan financial

"previously awarded pursuant to the Company's employee equity compensation plan"

A plan by which a company gives employees, directors or contractors ownership or the right to buy ownership in the company through stock, options or similar awards — think of promising slices of the company pie as part of someone's pay. It matters to investors because these awards can change the number of shares outstanding, affect reported profits and influence management’s decisions; large or generous plans can dilute existing holders and alter incentives over time.

vesting financial

"Represents the vesting of Common Stock previously awarded"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

tax liability financial

"to cover tax liability associated with the vesting of the aforementioned Common Stock"

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

FAQ

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What insider transactions did ABAT CEO Ryan Melsert report on this Form 4?

ABAT CEO Ryan Melsert reported receiving 20,832 common shares as an equity compensation award and disposing of 4,962 shares to satisfy tax obligations from vesting. These transactions are routine compensation-related events rather than open-market buying or selling.

Was the ABAT CEO’s share disposal an open-market sale?

No, the 4,962-share disposal was to cover tax liability tied to vesting, not a discretionary market sale. The filing classifies it as a tax-withholding disposition, where shares are sold or withheld to pay taxes owed on equity compensation.

How many ABAT shares does the CEO hold after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, ABAT CEO Ryan Melsert directly holds 2,972,179 shares of common stock. This figure comes from the post-transaction holdings column and shows his overall equity stake remains substantial after the grant and tax-withholding disposition.

What price is shown for the ABAT CEO’s tax-withholding share disposition?

The Form 4 lists a price of $3.49 per share for the 4,962 common shares disposed of to cover tax liability. This price is an informational reporting value and reflects the transaction used to satisfy the tax owed on the vesting shares.

How does the ABAT CEO’s equity award work in this Form 4?

The CEO received 20,832 common shares at $0.00 per share as part of the company’s employee equity compensation plan. A footnote explains this represents vesting of previously awarded stock, turning prior grants into fully owned shares in his direct holdings.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/22/2026 - 04:45 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Melsert Ryan Mitchell

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O AMERICAN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY

100 WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 100

(Street)

RENO NEVADA 89503

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AMERICAN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY Co [ ABAT ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/20/2026

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	04/20/2026		A		20,832(1)	A	$0.00	2,977,141	D
Common Stock	04/22/2026		F		4,962(2)	D	$3.49	2,972,179	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 the vesting of Common Stock previously awarded pursuant to the Company's employee equity compensation plan.

2. Represents the sale of Common Stock to cover tax liability associated with the vesting of the aforementioned Common Stock.

	/s/ Ryan Mitchell Melsert	04/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)