Applied Energetics (AERG) CSO trims stake by 10,000 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Applied Energetics Chief Science Officer Stephen William McCahon reported selling 10,000 shares of common stock on January 20, 2026 at a weighted average price of $1.80 per share, with individual trade prices ranging from $1.80231 to $1.805.

After this sale, McCahon beneficially owns 12,772,861 shares of Applied Energetics common stock directly. He also directly holds 1,585,000 Common Stock Purchase Warrants with an exercise price of $0.06 per share, which are exercisable from May 24, 2019 until their expiration on May 24, 2029.

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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X

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

MCCAHON STEPHEN WILLIAM

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.

9070 S. RITA ROAD, SUITE 1500

(Street)

TUCSON AZ 85747

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC. [ AERG ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/20/2026

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, par value $0.001 per share	01/20/2026		S		10,000	D	$1.8(1)	12,772,861	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Common Stock Purchase Warrants	$0.06							05/24/2019	05/24/2029	Common Stock, par value $.001 per share	1,585,000		1,585,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Sale price reflects the weighted average price of multiple trades executed at prices ranging from $1.80231 to $1.805, on January 20, 2026. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the SEC staff, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

Remarks:

	/s/ Stephen W. McCahon	01/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Applied Energetics (AERG) report for its Chief Science Officer?

Applied Energetics Chief Science Officer Stephen William McCahon reported a sale of 10,000 shares of the company’s common stock on January 20, 2026.

At what price did the Applied Energetics CSO sell his shares?

The reported sale used a weighted average price of $1.80 per share, based on multiple trades executed at prices between $1.80231 and $1.805 on January 20, 2026.

How many Applied Energetics shares does the CSO own after the sale?

Following the reported transaction, the Chief Science Officer beneficially owns 12,772,861 shares of Applied Energetics common stock in direct ownership.

Does the Applied Energetics CSO hold any warrants and what are their terms?

Yes. He holds 1,585,000 Common Stock Purchase Warrants with an exercise price of $0.06 per share, exercisable from May 24, 2019 until expiration on May 24, 2029.

What role does Stephen William McCahon hold at Applied Energetics (AERG)?

Stephen William McCahon is reported as an officer of Applied Energetics, serving as the company’s Chief Science Officer.

Was the insider transaction reported as direct or indirect ownership?

The 10,000-share sale of Applied Energetics common stock and the 1,585,000 warrants are both reported under direct (D) ownership.