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AERG director Bradford Adamczyk exercises stock options and sells 10,000 shares

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APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC. director Bradford Thomas Adamczyk reported derivative exercises and an open‑market sale of common stock. He exercised 10,000 non‑qualified stock options at $0.07 per share into common stock and sold 10,000 common shares at $1.50 per share. Following these transactions, he directly holds 671,482 common shares, with additional indirect holdings through affiliated entities referenced in the footnotes.

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Insider Adamczyk Bradford Thomas
Role null
Sold 10,000 shs ($15K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Non-Qualified Stock Options 10,000 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share 10,000 $0.07 $700.00
Sale Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share 10,000 $1.50 $15K
holding Non-Qualified Stock Options -- -- --
holding Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Non-Qualified Stock Options — 1,310,000 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share — 681,482 shares (Direct, null); Non-Qualified Stock Options — 0 shares (Indirect, See Footnote); Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share — 1,563,599 shares (Indirect, See Footnote)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Held by Moriah Stone Global L.P. of which Mr. Adamczyk is controlling partner. Options were issued in exchange for services rendered as an officer and director of the company. 3,500,000 shares of Common Stock underlie these options and were not affected by the transactions reported in this Form 4. 500,000 of Mr. Adamczyk's options are held in the name of Adamczyk Family 2021 LLC, a family limited liability company which he controls. None of these options were exercised.
Shares sold 10,000 shares Common Stock sold in open market at $1.50 on May 11, 2026
Sale price $1.50 per share Price for 10,000 AERG common shares sold
Options exercised 10,000 options Non-Qualified Stock Options exercised into common stock
Option exercise price $0.07 per share Exercise price of Non-Qualified Stock Options
Direct shares after transactions 671,482 shares Direct AERG common stock holdings following sale
Indirect common shares 1,563,599 shares Common Stock held indirectly by Moriah Stone Global L.P.
Option expiration date November 12, 2028 Expiration of related Non-Qualified Stock Options
Underlying shares unaffected 3,500,000 shares Common shares underlying options not affected by this Form 4
Non-Qualified Stock Options financial
"The security title for the derivative transactions is Non-Qualified Stock Options."
Non-qualified stock options are a type of employee benefit that gives individuals the right to buy company shares at a set price, usually lower than the market value, within a certain period. Unlike other options that may have special tax advantages, these options are taxed as income when exercised, which can affect how much money the employee or investor ultimately gains. They are important because they can influence company compensation strategies and impact the financial outcomes for employees and investors.
open-market sale financial
"The transaction_action field describes the S-code trade as an open-market sale."
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
derivative security financial
"The M-code description notes Exercise or conversion of derivative security."
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
indirect ownership financial
"The ownership_type field lists indirect for certain holdings."
underlying security shares financial
"The options reference underlying security shares of Common Stock."
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).
X
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*
Adamczyk Bradford Thomas

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.
9070 S. RITA ROAD, SUITE 1500

(Street)
TUCSON ARIZONA 85747

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC. [ AERG ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/11/2026
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 Stock, par value $0.001 per share05/11/2026M10,000A$0.07681,482D
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share05/11/2026S10,000D$1.5671,482D
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share1,563,599ISee Footnote(1)
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
Non-Qualified Stock Options$0.0705/11/2026M10,00002/12/202011/12/2028Common Stock, par value $.001 per share10,000(2)1,310,000D
Non-Qualified Stock Options$0.0702/12/202011/12/2028Common Stock, par value $.001 per share(3)3,500,000ISee Footnote(4)
Explanation of Responses:
1. Held by Moriah Stone Global L.P. of which Mr. Adamczyk is controlling partner.
2. Options were issued in exchange for services rendered as an officer and director of the company.
3. 3,500,000 shares of Common Stock underlie these options and were not affected by the transactions reported in this Form 4.
4. 500,000 of Mr. Adamczyk's options are held in the name of Adamczyk Family 2021 LLC, a family limited liability company which he controls. None of these options were exercised.
/s/ Bradford T. Adamczyk05/13/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did AERG director Bradford Adamczyk report?

Bradford Adamczyk reported exercising 10,000 non-qualified stock options and selling 10,000 shares of APPLIED ENERGETICS (AERG) common stock. The exercise price was $0.07 per share, and the sale price was $1.50 per share, combining compensation-related activity with an open-market sale.

At what prices did the AERG option exercise and share sale occur?

The non-qualified stock options were exercised at $0.07 per share, while the 10,000 AERG common shares were sold at $1.50 per share. This reflects converting options granted for services into stock, then disposing of an equivalent number of shares in the open market.

How many AERG shares does Bradford Adamczyk hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Bradford Adamczyk directly holds 671,482 shares of APPLIED ENERGETICS (AERG) common stock. The filing also shows 1,563,599 shares held indirectly through Moriah Stone Global L.P., providing additional exposure through an affiliated investment entity he controls.

What derivative securities were involved in the AERG Form 4 filing?

The filing involves non-qualified stock options over AERG common stock with a $0.07 exercise price and a November 12, 2028 expiration. Adamczyk exercised 10,000 of these options, while footnotes state 3,500,000 underlying shares and 500,000 options in a family LLC were not affected.

Are any AERG holdings reported as indirect for Bradford Adamczyk?

Yes. The Form 4 reports 1,563,599 AERG common shares held indirectly by Moriah Stone Global L.P., where Adamczyk is the controlling partner. Footnotes also mention 500,000 options held by Adamczyk Family 2021 LLC, a family entity he controls, which were not exercised.