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Arteris (AIP) CFO sells 4,870 shares in tax-related Form 4 filing

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Arteris, Inc. VP and Chief Financial Officer Nicholas B. Hawkins reported four open-market sales of common stock on April 2, 2026, totaling 4,870 shares at $17.6528 per share. According to the disclosure, these sales were executed under a mandatory “sell to cover” arrangement to fund tax withholding obligations arising from the release of restricted stock units, rather than discretionary trades. Following the final sale, Hawkins directly held 118,614 shares of Arteris common stock.

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Insider Hawkins Nicholas B.
Role VP and Chief Financial Officer
Sold 4,870 shs ($86K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 1,491 $17.6528 $26K
Sale Common Stock 1,512 $17.6528 $27K
Sale Common Stock 974 $17.6528 $17K
Sale Common Stock 893 $17.6528 $16K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 121,993 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares sold 4,870 shares Total common shares sold on April 2, 2026
Sale price per share $17.6528 per share Price for each common share sold on April 2, 2026
Shares held after transactions 118,614 shares Directly owned by CFO after final April 2, 2026 sale
Number of sale transactions 4 transactions Open-market sales of common stock on April 2, 2026
Insider role VP and Chief Financial Officer Officer title of reporting person Nicholas B. Hawkins
restricted stock units financial
"tax liability arising as a result of the release of restricted stock units"
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.
sell to cover financial
"require the satisfaction of tax withholding obligations to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction"
Sell to cover is when a person who receives company stock through options or awards sells just enough shares immediately to pay required taxes, exercise costs, or fees, keeping the rest. Think of it like cashing part of a bonus to cover the tax bill so you can keep the remainder. For investors, it can create predictable small selling pressure and slightly change the number of shares actually held by insiders without increasing long‑term dilution.
equity incentive plans financial
"the Issuer's election under its equity incentive plans to require the satisfaction of tax withholding obligations"
Equity incentive plans are company programs that pay employees, executives, or directors with company stock, stock options, or share units instead of or in addition to cash, aiming to align their interests with shareholders—like giving team members a stake in the house they help build. For investors this matters because such plans can motivate better company performance but also dilute existing ownership and increase reported compensation costs, so they affect future earnings, voting power, and share value.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "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.
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).
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*
Hawkins Nicholas B.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ARTERIS, INC.
900 E. HAMILTON AVE., SUITE 300

(Street)
CAMPBELL CALIFORNIA 95008

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Arteris, Inc. [ AIP ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
VP and Chief Financial Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/02/2026
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 Stock04/02/2026S(1)1,491D$17.6528121,993D
Common Stock04/02/2026S(1)1,512D$17.6528120,481D
Common Stock04/02/2026S(1)974D$17.6528119,507D
Common Stock04/02/2026S(1)893D$17.6528118,614D
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares sold to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax liability arising as a result of the release of restricted stock units. These sales are mandated by the Issuer's election under its equity incentive plans to require the satisfaction of tax withholding obligations to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction and do not represent discretionary trades by the Reporting Person.
Remarks:
/s/ Paul Alpern, as Attorney-in-Fact for Hawkins Nicholas B.04/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Arteris (AIP) disclose for its CFO?

Arteris disclosed that CFO Nicholas B. Hawkins sold 4,870 shares of common stock on April 2, 2026, at $17.6528 per share. The filing states these were mandatory “sell to cover” sales to satisfy tax withholding from restricted stock unit vesting, not discretionary trades.

Why did Arteris (AIP) CFO Nicholas Hawkins sell shares on April 2, 2026?

The shares were sold to cover the CFO’s tax liability from the release of restricted stock units. The company’s equity incentive plans require tax withholding to be funded through a mandated “sell to cover” transaction, so the sales were not voluntary market timing decisions.

How many Arteris (AIP) shares did the CFO sell and at what price?

CFO Nicholas Hawkins sold a total of 4,870 shares of Arteris common stock at $17.6528 per share. The transactions were reported as open-market sales executed on April 2, 2026, tied to tax withholding from restricted stock unit vesting.

How many Arteris (AIP) shares does the CFO hold after these Form 4 sales?

After the reported tax-related sales, CFO Nicholas Hawkins directly holds 118,614 shares of Arteris common stock. This post-transaction balance is disclosed in the Form 4 as the number of shares beneficially owned following the final April 2, 2026 transaction.

Were the Arteris (AIP) CFO share sales part of a discretionary trading decision?

No. The footnote explains the sales were mandated under Arteris’ equity incentive plans as “sell to cover” transactions. They were executed specifically to satisfy tax withholding obligations from restricted stock unit release, rather than reflecting discretionary buying or selling decisions.