AudioEye (AEYE) CEO files Form 4 tax withholding details for RSU vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AudioEye Inc. insider filing: David Moradi, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, director, and 10% owner, reported a tax-related share transaction on January 9, 2026. A total of 20,849 shares of common stock were withheld at a price of $9.48 per share to cover tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units.

After this withholding, Moradi beneficially owns 1,009,486 shares of AudioEye common stock directly. He also has indirect beneficial ownership of 1,864,290 additional shares held through Sero Capital LLC, where he is the Managing Partner and may be deemed to direct all voting and investment decisions.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Moradi David

Role CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	20,849	$9.48	$198K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,009,486 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 1,864,290 shares (Indirect, Through Sero Capital LLC)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents shares withheld to cover tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units. Securities of the Issuer held directly by Sero Capital LLC ("Sero Capital"). David Moradi is the Managing Partner of Sero Capital and may be deemed to direct all voting and investment decisions made by Sero Capital.

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 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^*

Moradi David

(Last) (First) (Middle)

119 WASHINGTON AVE.

SUITE 402

(Street)

MIAMI BEACH FL 33139

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AUDIOEYE INC [ AEYE ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/09/2026

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	01/09/2026		F		20,849(1)	D	$9.48	1,009,486	D
Common Stock								1,864,290	I	Through Sero Capital LLC(2)

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. Represents shares withheld to cover tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units.

2. Securities of the Issuer held directly by Sero Capital LLC ("Sero Capital"). David Moradi is the Managing Partner of Sero Capital and may be deemed to direct all voting and investment decisions made by Sero Capital.

	/s/ Christine G. Long, Attorney-in-Fact	01/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AudioEye (AEYE) report for David Moradi?

The filing reports that 20,849 shares of AudioEye common stock were withheld on January 9, 2026 to cover tax withholding obligations from vested restricted stock units.

What does the transaction code "F" mean in the AudioEye (AEYE) Form 4?

Transaction code "F" indicates shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units.

How many AudioEye (AEYE) shares does David Moradi own directly after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, David Moradi directly beneficially owns 1,009,486 shares of AudioEye common stock.

What is the indirect AudioEye (AEYE) share ownership reported through Sero Capital LLC?

The Form 4 shows 1,864,290 shares of AudioEye common stock are held indirectly through Sero Capital LLC.

Who controls the shares of AudioEye (AEYE) held by Sero Capital LLC?

The filing states that the securities are held directly by Sero Capital LLC, and David Moradi, as Managing Partner, may be deemed to direct all voting and investment decisions for Sero Capital.

Was this AudioEye (AEYE) insider transaction an open-market sale?

No. The Form 4 describes shares withheld to cover tax obligations on restricted stock unit vesting, not an open-market sale by David Moradi.