Aehr Test Systems (AEHR) CEO corrects share counts and trust ownership
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Aehr Test Systems President and CEO Gayn Erickson filed an amended Form 4 to correct previously reported share counts and ownership form, not to report new trades. The filing confirms a prior tax-withholding disposition of 2,512 shares of Common Stock at $44.32 per share, after which he held 248,787 shares directly. It also clarifies that 2,131 shares at $6.67 per share are held indirectly by a trust, with 293,759 shares beneficially owned through that trust. The footnotes state that earlier Form 4 values for post-transaction holdings and the direct/indirect ownership designation were inaccurate and are now corrected.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Erickson Gayn
Role
President and CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 2,512 | $44.32 | $111K |
| Other | Common Stock | 2,131 | $6.67 | $14K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 248,787 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 293,759 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- This amendment is being filed to correct the amount of securities beneficially owned following the transaction reported on the Form 4 filed on 4/2/2026. Column 5 of Table I previously reported 253,430 shares; the correct amount is 293,759 shares. This amendment is being filed to correct ownership form reported on the Form 4 filed on 4/2/2026. Column 6 of Table I previously reported "D"; the correct form is "I" By Trust. This amendment is being filed to correct the amount of securities beneficially owned following the transaction reported on the Form 4 filed on 4/2/2026. Column 5 of Table I previously reported 250,918 shares; the correct amount is 248,787 shares.
Key Figures
Tax-withholding shares: 2,512 shares
Tax-withholding price: $44.32 per share
Direct holdings after F transaction: 248,787 shares
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5 metrics
Tax-withholding shares
2,512 shares
Common Stock tax-withholding disposition at $44.32 per share
Tax-withholding price
$44.32 per share
Price used in 2,512-share tax-withholding disposition
Direct holdings after F transaction
248,787 shares
Common Stock directly held following tax-withholding disposition
Trust transaction shares
2,131 shares
Other acquisition or disposition at $6.67 per share, by trust
Indirect holdings by trust
293,759 shares
Common Stock beneficially owned indirectly through a trust
Key Terms
tax-withholding disposition, Other acquisition or disposition, beneficially owned, By Trust
4 terms
tax-withholding disposition financial
"The filing confirms a prior tax-withholding disposition of 2,512 shares of Common Stock"
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.
Other acquisition or disposition financial
"The transaction coded “J” is described as an Other acquisition or disposition"
beneficially owned financial
"correct the amount of securities beneficially owned following the transaction"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
By Trust financial
"the correct form is "I" By Trust"
FAQ
What does the Aehr Test Systems (AEHR) Form 4/A amendment report?
The amendment corrects previously misreported share counts and ownership form for CEO Gayn Erickson. It updates post-transaction holdings and clarifies that certain shares are held indirectly by a trust, without introducing any new purchase or sale transactions.
What change was made regarding trust ownership in the Aehr (AEHR) Form 4/A?
The amendment corrects the ownership form from “D” (direct) to “I” By Trust for certain shares. It confirms that 293,759 shares were beneficially owned indirectly through a trust, instead of being reported as directly held by the CEO.
Does the Aehr (AEHR) Form 4/A indicate net buying or selling by the CEO?
The summarized data show no net open-market buying or selling. One transaction is a tax-withholding disposition of 2,512 shares, and another is a restructuring-type trust transaction, resulting in a net buy/sell direction described as neutral in the filing’s transaction summary.