ACCS Insider Filing: 5,000 RSUs to CFO with 3-Year Vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Steven Winfield Knerr, Chief Financial Officer of ACCESS Newswire Inc. (ACCS), reported a grant of 5,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 10/01/2025 on Form 4. The RSUs have a $0 per-share price and are recorded as direct beneficial ownership of 5,000 common shares following the grant. The award vests in three equal installments, with one-third vesting on each of 10/01/2026, 10/01/2027, and 10/01/2028. The RSUs accelerate to immediate vesting if a Change in Control occurs as defined in the issuer's 2023 Equity Incentive Plan.

Positive

• 5,000 RSU grant provides executive-long term alignment via multi-year vesting
• Vesting schedule is explicit: one-third on 10/01/2026, 10/01/2027, and 10/01/2028

Negative

• None.

Insights

Corporate Governance & Compensation Analyst

TL;DR: CFO received a 5,000 RSU grant with three-year vesting and change-in-control acceleration.

The Form 4 documents a grant of 5,000 restricted stock units to Steven Winfield Knerr on 10/01/2025, recorded at a $0 price and showing 5,000 shares owned following the grant. The award vests in three equal annual tranches on 10/01/2026, 10/01/2027, and 10/01/2028.

The grant includes immediate vesting upon a Change in Control per the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, which is relevant for assessing retention incentives and potential accelerated payouts in a transaction.

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^*

Knerr Steven Winfield

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ACCESS NEWSWIRE INC. 1 GLENWOOD AVE

SUITE 1001

(Street)

RALEIGH NC 27603

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ACCESS Newswire Inc. [ ACCS ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/01/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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

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
Restricted Stock Units	$0	10/01/2025		A		5,000		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	5,000	$0	5,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. One third (1/3) of this restricted stock unit grant shall vest (subject to any rounding adjustments) on each of the following dates: (i) October 1, 2026, (ii) October 1, 2027 and (iii) October 1, 2028. In the event of a Change in Control (as defined in the Issuer's 2023 Equity Incentive Plan), the restricted stock units not previously vested shall immediately become vested.

	/s/ Steven Winfield Knerr	10/02/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did ACCESS Newswire (ACCS) report on Form 4?

The Form 4 reports a grant of 5,000 restricted stock units to CFO Steven Winfield Knerr dated 10/01/2025.

How many shares does the reporting person own after the transaction?

The filing shows 5,000 shares beneficially owned by the reporting person following the reported transaction.

What is the vesting schedule for the RSUs in the ACCS Form 4?

One-third of the RSU grant vests on each of 10/01/2026, 10/01/2027, and 10/01/2028.

Is there any acceleration provision for the RSUs?

Yes, any unvested RSUs will immediately vest upon a Change in Control as defined in the issuer's 2023 Equity Incentive Plan.

What price was recorded for the RSU award on the Form 4?

The RSUs are recorded with a $0 price per unit in the filing.