AudioEye (AEYE) director receives 667-share RSU grant

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HAWKINS JAMES B reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

AudioEye Inc. director James B. Hawkins received a grant of 667 shares of Common Stock on April 1, 2026 as a quarterly award of restricted stock units under the company’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan. These RSUs vested on the grant date and will be settled in stock at a later time based on plan conditions. Following this grant, Hawkins directly holds 208,184 shares of AudioEye common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

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Insider HAWKINS JAMES B

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	667	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 208,184 shares (Direct)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 667 shares Shares held after grant: 208,184 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share

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RSUs granted 667 shares Quarterly grant of restricted stock units on April 1, 2026

Shares held after grant 208,184 shares Total direct holdings following the April 1, 2026 grant

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Compensation grant of RSUs, not an open-market purchase

Key Terms

restricted stock units ("RSUs"), 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, change in control

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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial

"The securities relate to a quarterly grant of restricted stock units ("RSUs") under the AudioEye, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan"

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.

2020 Equity Incentive Plan financial

"quarterly grant of restricted stock units ("RSUs") under the AudioEye, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan"

change in control financial

"settled on the earlier of (i) the third anniversary of the grant date, (ii) immediately prior to the closing of a change in control"

A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/03/2026 - 04:30 PM

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

HAWKINS JAMES B

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O AUDIOEYE, INC.

5210 WILLIAMS CIRCLE, SUITE 750

(Street)

TUCSON

ARIZONA

85711

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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)
04/01/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	04/01/2026		A		667⁽¹⁾	A	$0	208,184	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. The securities relate to a quarterly grant of restricted stock units ("RSUs") under the AudioEye, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, which RSUs vested on the grant date and will be settled on the earlier of (i) the third anniversary of the grant date, (ii) immediately prior to the closing of a change in control, but in no case later than 90 days following the change in control, and (iii) the calendar year following the year of death, with payment being made in no case later than the end of the year following the year of death.

	/s/ Christine G. Long, Attorney-in-Fact	04/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did AudioEye (AEYE) director James B. Hawkins report in this Form 4?

James B. Hawkins reported receiving a grant of 667 shares of AudioEye Common Stock as restricted stock units. The award was part of a quarterly grant under the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan and increased his direct holdings to 208,184 shares after the transaction.

How many AudioEye (AEYE) shares did James B. Hawkins acquire in this grant?

James B. Hawkins acquired 667 shares of AudioEye Common Stock through a grant of restricted stock units. The units were granted at a price of $0.00 per share as compensation, immediately vested on the grant date, and will be settled in stock at a future settlement time.

What is the vesting and settlement schedule for the new AudioEye (AEYE) RSUs?

The 667 RSUs vested on the grant date and will be settled in stock later. Settlement occurs on the earlier of the third anniversary of the grant, immediately before a change in control (within 90 days), or in the calendar year following the year of death.

How many AudioEye (AEYE) shares does James B. Hawkins hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, James B. Hawkins directly holds 208,184 shares of AudioEye Common Stock. This total reflects his position following the addition of 667 shares awarded as restricted stock units under the company’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan.

What plan governs the restricted stock unit grant reported by AudioEye (AEYE)?

The RSU grant is issued under the AudioEye, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan. It represents a quarterly grant of restricted stock units to a director, with immediate vesting and future share settlement based on specified time and change-of-control conditions.