Aehr Test Systems Insider Filing Shows Routine RSU Grants to VP

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Form 4 overview: On 07/02/2025, Alistair N. Sporck, Vice-President of the Contractor Business Unit at Aehr Test Systems (AEHR), reported several equity transactions.

• Restricted Stock Units granted: 9,253 RSUs with quarterly vesting over four years (1/16 per quarter) and 2,276 RSUs with 25% immediate vesting and the balance vesting quarterly over three years. Both grants were recorded at a cost basis of $0.
• Tax-withholding transaction: 305 shares were automatically withheld at $15.13 to cover taxes on vested RSUs; this is classified as a disposition code “F” and does not represent an open-market sale.
• Post-transaction ownership: Sporck now directly owns 34,120 common shares and indirectly controls 3,993 shares through a trust.
• The filing notes an additional 936 shares received on 04/25/2025 from the termination of the company’s ESOP, included in the total.

No derivative securities were reported. The transactions reflect routine executive compensation and tax-withholding activity, with no cash proceeds to the insider and no change to the company’s share count.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine RSU grants increase insider holdings; immaterial to AEHR valuation.

The Form 4 details standard executive compensation—11,529 RSUs granted to VP Alistair Sporck and 305 shares withheld for taxes. Net ownership rises to 34,120 shares (direct) plus 3,993 indirect. No open-market buying or selling occurred, so supply-demand dynamics are unaffected. Given AEHR’s 28 million share float, the incremental insider ownership (<0.1%) is immaterial to earnings, cash flow, or float. Investors should view the filing as neutral housekeeping rather than a leading indicator of future performance.

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR: Filing complies with Section 16; no red flags or unusual terms.

The award structures—quarterly vesting over three to four years—align with common retention practices, promoting long-term alignment without accelerated change-of-control clauses. The tax-withholding disposition (code F) is routine. Signature by Attorney-in-Fact Chris Siu and timely filing (T+2) satisfy governance best practices. Overall, the disclosure is procedurally sound and does not alter the risk profile.

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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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^*

SPORCK ALISTAIR N

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O AEHR TEST SYSTEMS

400 KATO TERRACE

(Street)

FREMONT CA 94539

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AEHR TEST SYSTEMS [ AEHR ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP Contactor Business Unit

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/02/2025

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
Common Stock	07/02/2025		A		9,253(1)	A	$0	32,149	D
Common Stock	07/02/2025		A		2,276(2)	A	$0	34,425	D
Common Stock	07/02/2025		F		305(3)	D	$15.13	34,120(4)	D
Common Stock								3,993	I	By Trust

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. One-sixteenth (1/16) of the total number of shares subject to the restricted stock unit awards shall vest at the end of each three full calendar months following the date of this action, provided that such recipient is still employed by the corporation on such dates.

2. 25% of shares subject to the restricted stock unit awards shall vest immediately and the remaining 75% of shares will vest quarterly over the remaining 3 years.

3. 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.

4. The amount reported includes shares subject to unvested restricted stock units. Mr. Alistair Sporck received 936 shares due to the termination of the Company's Employee Stock Ownership Plan on 04/25/2025. The closing price was $8.76 per share.

Remarks:

	/s/Chris Siu, Attorney-in-Fact	07/03/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many shares did AEHR VP Alistair Sporck acquire on 07/02/2025?

He received 11,529 restricted stock units (9,253 + 2,276) at no cost.

What is Alistair Sporck’s total direct ownership in AEHR after the filing?

His direct holdings increased to 34,120 common shares.

Did the insider sell any AEHR shares on the open market?

No. The only disposition was 305 shares withheld at $15.13 for taxes; it was not an open-market sale.

What are the vesting schedules for the new RSU grants?

One grant vests 1/16 quarterly over four years; the other vests 25% immediately and 75% quarterly over three years.

How many AEHR shares does Sporck hold indirectly?

He controls 3,993 shares through a trust.