Advanced Energy (NASDAQ: AEIS) grants 760 RSUs to director

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES INC reported that director Grant H. Beard received an annual grant of 760 restricted stock units on May 7, 2026 as the equity portion of the non-employee directors' retainer for Board services under the 2023 Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan.

The 760 restricted stock units convert into an equal number of shares of common stock and will vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant date, contingent on Beard's continued service as a director on that date. These restricted stock units are not exercisable and do not have an expiration date.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider BEARD GRANT H

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	760	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 760 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents an annual grant of restricted stock units to the reporting person on May 7, 2026 as the equity portion of the non-employee directors' retainer for Board services under the 2023 Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant date contingent upon the reporting person's continued service as director upon such date. Restricted stock units are not exercisable and do not have an expiration date.

Key Figures

RSU grant size: 760 restricted stock units Total RSUs after transaction: 760 restricted stock units Grant price per unit: $0.00 per unit +1 more

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RSU grant size 760 restricted stock units Annual equity grant to non-employee director on May 7, 2026

Total RSUs after transaction 760 restricted stock units Holdings following the May 7, 2026 award

Grant price per unit $0.00 per unit Equity compensation grant, no cash paid by director

Vesting schedule One-year cliff vesting Vests on the one-year anniversary of May 7, 2026

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, non-employee directors' retainer, 2023 Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan, vest

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Represents an annual grant of restricted stock units to the reporting person"

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.

non-employee directors' retainer financial

"as the equity portion of the non-employee directors' retainer for Board services"

2023 Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan financial

"for Board services under the 2023 Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan"

vest financial

"The restricted stock units vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant date"

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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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 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^*

BEARD GRANT H

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1595 WYNKOOP STREET, SUITE 800

(Street)

DENVER COLORADO 80202

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES INC [ AEIS ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/07/2026

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)
			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	(1)	05/07/2026		A		760		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	760	$0	760	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents an annual grant of restricted stock units to the reporting person on May 7, 2026 as the equity portion of the non-employee directors' retainer for Board services under the 2023 Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant date contingent upon the reporting person's continued service as director upon such date.

2. Restricted stock units are not exercisable and do not have an expiration date.

	/s/ Elizabeth Vonne - Attorney-in-Fact	05/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did the latest AEIS Form 4 for director Grant H. Beard report?

The Form 4 reports that AEIS director Grant H. Beard received 760 restricted stock units as an annual equity grant. This award represents the equity portion of his non-employee director retainer under the company’s 2023 Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan, subject to time-based vesting.

How many restricted stock units did AEIS grant to director Grant H. Beard?

AEIS granted 760 restricted stock units to director Grant H. Beard as of May 7, 2026. These units represent compensation for his Board service as a non-employee director and are structured to convert into 760 shares of common stock once the vesting conditions are met.

When do Grant H. Beard’s AEIS restricted stock units vest?

The 760 restricted stock units granted to Grant H. Beard vest on the one-year anniversary of the May 7, 2026 grant date. Vesting is contingent on his continued service as a director through that date, aligning his compensation with ongoing Board responsibilities and tenure at the company.

What is the purpose of AEIS's 2023 Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan?

The 2023 Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan provides equity-based compensation, such as restricted stock units, to eligible participants. In this case, it delivers the equity portion of non-employee directors’ retainers, helping align director compensation with shareholder interests through stock-denominated awards tied to continued service.

Are the AEIS restricted stock units granted to Grant H. Beard exercisable or subject to expiration?

The restricted stock units granted to Grant H. Beard are not exercisable and do not have an expiration date. Instead, they automatically convert into common stock upon vesting after one year of continued Board service, functioning as time-based equity compensation rather than options with a strike price.