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AEHR (AEHR) EVP reports tax withholding and 1,672-share ESPP purchase

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AEHR TEST SYSTEMS executive Alberto Salamone reported routine equity compensation-related transactions. On April 2, 2026, 553 shares of common stock were withheld at $44.32 per share to cover tax obligations upon vesting of restricted stock units, which the disclosure states does not represent a sale by Salamone. On April 1, 2026, 1,672 shares of common stock were purchased through the company’s Amended and Restated 2006 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, described as a tax-conditioned plan under Internal Revenue Code Section 423. Following these transactions, Salamone directly held 78,025 shares of AEHR common stock, and this amount includes shares subject to unvested restricted stock units.

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Insider SALAMONE ALBERTO
Role EVP, PPBI BUSINESS
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 553 $44.32 $25K
Other Common Stock 1,672 $6.6725 $11K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 78,025 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. These shares have been purchased through the Company's Amended and Restated 2006 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, a "tax-conditioned plan" per Internal Revenue Code Section 423. This purchase is exempt from Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regarding liabilities arising from six-month short-swing transactions in the Company's securities. Represents shares that were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock units. This does not represent a sale by the Reporting Person. The amount reported includes shares subject to unvested restricted stock units.
Tax withholding shares 553 shares Withheld for tax upon RSU vesting on April 2, 2026
Tax withholding price $44.32 per share Value used for 553 withheld shares
ESPP purchase shares 1,672 shares Purchased through employee stock purchase plan on April 1, 2026
ESPP purchase price $6.6725 per share Price per share for 1,672-share ESPP purchase
Shares after ESPP transaction 78,578 shares Direct holdings following April 1, 2026 transaction
Shares after tax withholding 78,025 shares Direct holdings following April 2, 2026 tax withholding
Amended and Restated 2006 Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"These shares have been purchased through the Company's Amended and Restated 2006 Employee Stock Purchase Plan"
tax-conditioned plan financial
"a "tax-conditioned plan" per Internal Revenue Code Section 423"
restricted stock units financial
"Represents shares that were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock units"
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.
Section 16 regulatory
"This purchase is exempt from Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
short-swing transactions regulatory
"regarding liabilities arising from six-month short-swing transactions in the Company's securities"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
SALAMONE ALBERTO

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
400 KATO TERRACE

(Street)
FREMONT CALIFORNIA 94539

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AEHR TEST SYSTEMS [ AEHR ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP, PPBI BUSINESS
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/01/2026J1,672(1)A$6.672578,578D
Common Stock04/02/2026F553(2)D$44.3278,025(3)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. These shares have been purchased through the Company's Amended and Restated 2006 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, a "tax-conditioned plan" per Internal Revenue Code Section 423. This purchase is exempt from Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regarding liabilities arising from six-month short-swing transactions in the Company's securities.
2. Represents shares that were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock units. This does not represent a sale by the Reporting Person.
3. The amount reported includes shares subject to unvested restricted stock units.
Remarks:
/s/Chris Siu, Attorney-in-Fact04/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did AEHR EVP Alberto Salamone report on this Form 4?

Alberto Salamone reported tax-related share withholding and an employee stock purchase. 553 shares were withheld to cover taxes on restricted stock unit vesting, and 1,672 shares were purchased through AEHR’s employee stock purchase plan as part of routine compensation-related activity.

Did AEHR EVP Alberto Salamone sell AEHR shares in this Form 4 filing?

No, the filing states the 553-share disposition was for tax withholding and "does not represent a sale." Those shares were withheld upon restricted stock unit vesting, so there was no open-market sale by Salamone in this reported activity.

How many AEHR shares does Alberto Salamone hold after these reported transactions?

After the reported transactions, Alberto Salamone directly held 78,025 AEHR common shares. The disclosure notes that this amount includes shares subject to unvested restricted stock units, reflecting both vested and unvested equity positions in his total reported holdings.

What is the nature of the 1,672 AEHR shares reported with code J for Alberto Salamone?

The 1,672 shares reported with transaction code J were purchased through AEHR’s Amended and Restated 2006 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The footnote explains this tax-conditioned plan under Section 423 is exempt from certain Section 16 short-swing profit liability provisions under the Securities Exchange Act.

Why were 553 AEHR shares withheld from Alberto Salamone and how were they priced?

553 shares were withheld from Alberto Salamone to satisfy tax withholding obligations when restricted stock units vested. These withheld shares were valued at $44.32 per share. The disclosure clarifies that this withholding is not treated as a sale by the reporting person under the securities rules.