Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) awards 148,949 RSUs to chief accounting officer

Q: What does Archer Aviation (ACHR) disclose in Harsh Rungta’s latest Form 4?

The Form 4 shows Harsh Rungta received 148,949 restricted stock units as a compensation award. Each RSU is a contingent right to one share of Archer Aviation Class A common stock, subject to his continued service with the company over the vesting period.

Q: How many RSUs did Archer Aviation’s Chief Accounting Officer receive in this filing?

Chief Accounting Officer Harsh Rungta received 148,949 restricted stock units in this reported transaction. These RSUs convert into the same number of Archer Aviation Class A common shares if they vest, aligning a portion of his compensation with future company performance and retention.

Q: What is the vesting schedule for Harsh Rungta’s 148,949 Archer Aviation RSUs?

The award vests quarterly in 1/12 increments , starting on May 15, 2026 . Vesting then continues on August 15, November 15, March 1, and May 15 until the entire 148,949-unit grant is either fully vested into shares or cancelled before vesting dates.

Q: Do the Archer Aviation RSUs granted to Harsh Rungta have an expiration date?

These restricted stock units do not have a traditional expiration date . According to the disclosure, they either vest according to the scheduled quarterly vesting dates or are cancelled before those vesting dates, instead of expiring on a fixed calendar date.

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rungta Harsh reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Archer Aviation Inc. granted Chief Accounting Officer Harsh Rungta 148,949 restricted stock units (RSUs) under a compensation award. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock, tied to his continued service with the company.

The award vests in quarterly installments of 1/12 of the total grant, beginning on May 15, 2026, and then on August 15, November 15, March 1, and May 15 until fully vested or cancelled. Following this grant, Rungta holds 148,949 RSUs directly, and the RSUs either vest or are cancelled rather than expiring.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Rungta Harsh

Role Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	148,949	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 148,949 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock, subject to the reporting person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. The award shall vest quarterly as to 1/12 of the total award, with the first tranche vesting on May 15, 2026, and vesting thereafter on August 15, November 15, March 1, and May 15. These restricted stock units do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 148,949 units Underlying shares: 148,949 shares Post-grant RSU holdings: 148,949 units +2 more

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RSUs granted 148,949 units Grant of restricted stock units to CAO Harsh Rungta

Underlying shares 148,949 shares Each RSU equals one share of Class A common stock

Post-grant RSU holdings 148,949 units Total RSUs held directly after the reported transaction

Vesting fraction 1/12 per quarter Quarterly vesting schedule of the total RSU award

Vesting start date May 15, 2026 First vesting date for the RSU award

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Class A Common Stock, vest, service provider, +1 more

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Class A Common Stock financial

"to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock"

Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.

vest financial

"The award shall vest quarterly as to 1/12 of the total award"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

service provider financial

"subject to the reporting person's continued status as a service provider"

cancelled financial

"These restricted stock units do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/08/2026 - 08:00 PM

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^*

Rungta Harsh

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O ARCHER AVIATION INC.

190 WEST TASMAN DRIVE

(Street)

SAN JOSE

CALIFORNIA

95134

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Archer Aviation Inc. [ ACHR ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	05/01/2026		A		148,949		⁽²⁾	⁽³⁾	Class A Common Stock	148,949	$0	148,949	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock, subject to the reporting person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer.

2. The award shall vest quarterly as to 1/12 of the total award, with the first tranche vesting on May 15, 2026, and vesting thereafter on August 15, November 15, March 1, and May 15.

3. These restricted stock units do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.

	/s/ Eric Lentell as attorney-in-fact for Harsh Rungta	05/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What does Archer Aviation (ACHR) disclose in Harsh Rungta’s latest Form 4?

The Form 4 shows Harsh Rungta received 148,949 restricted stock units as a compensation award. Each RSU is a contingent right to one share of Archer Aviation Class A common stock, subject to his continued service with the company over the vesting period.

How many RSUs did Archer Aviation’s Chief Accounting Officer receive in this filing?

Chief Accounting Officer Harsh Rungta received 148,949 restricted stock units in this reported transaction. These RSUs convert into the same number of Archer Aviation Class A common shares if they vest, aligning a portion of his compensation with future company performance and retention.

What is the vesting schedule for Harsh Rungta’s 148,949 Archer Aviation RSUs?

The award vests quarterly in 1/12 increments, starting on May 15, 2026. Vesting then continues on August 15, November 15, March 1, and May 15 until the entire 148,949-unit grant is either fully vested into shares or cancelled before vesting dates.

Do the Archer Aviation RSUs granted to Harsh Rungta have an expiration date?

These restricted stock units do not have a traditional expiration date. According to the disclosure, they either vest according to the scheduled quarterly vesting dates or are cancelled before those vesting dates, instead of expiring on a fixed calendar date.

What does each Archer Aviation RSU granted to Harsh Rungta represent?

Each restricted stock unit granted to Harsh Rungta represents a contingent right to receive one share of Archer Aviation’s Class A common stock. This right depends on his continued status as a service provider and the RSUs successfully vesting on their scheduled quarterly dates.