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Airship AI (AISP) COO discloses shares, options and earnout rights

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Airship AI Holdings, Inc. director and Chief Operating Officer Derek Xu filed an update showing his current equity stake in the company. He directly holds 5,222,920 shares of common stock, largely received as consideration in the December 2023 merger that created the current issuer structure.

Xu also holds stock options over 150,000 shares of common stock at exercise prices of $4.25 and $2.86 per share, which vest quarterly over four years. In addition, he has earnout rights over 1,630,642 shares tied to operating and share-price milestones, and warrants over 1,344,951 shares at an exercise price of $1.77 per share.

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Insider Xu Derek
Role Chief Operating Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
holding Warrants -- -- --
holding Earnout Rights -- -- --
holding Options -- -- --
holding Options -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Warrants — 1,344,951 shares (Direct, null); Earnout Rights — 1,630,642 shares (Direct, null); Options — 100,000 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 5,222,920 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Includes shares of common stock of the Issuer received on December 21, 2023, as consideration pursuant to that certain Merger Agreement, dated as of June 27, 2023 (as amended on September 22, 2023 and as may be further amended and/or restated from time to time, the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Airship AI Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Issuer") (formerly known as BYTE Acquisition Corp., a Cayman Island exempted company limited by shares, prior to its domestication as a Delaware corporation), BYTE Merger Sub, Inc., a Washington corporation and a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Issuer, and Airship AI, Inc., a Washington company (formerly known as Airship AI Holdings, Inc., "Airship AI"). The Reporting Person received the reported shares in exchange for shares of common stock of Airship AI at the Conversion Ratio, as defined in the Merger Agreement, as of the Effective Time of the Merger. Represents warrants to purchase shares of common stock of the Issuer received by the Reporting Person on December 21, 2023, pursuant to the Merger Agreement, upon the conversion of warrants to purchase shares of common stock of Airship AI at the Conversion Ratio, as defined in the Merger Agreement, as of the Effective Time of the Merger. Pursuant to earnout provisions in the Merger Agreement, the holder of such Earnout Rights is entitled to receive shares of common stock of the Issuer upon the occurrence of certain operating performance and share price performance milestones during the applicable earnout periods set forth in the Merger Agreement. Options vest quarterly over 4 years.
Direct common shares 5,222,920 shares Directly held common stock following reported holdings
Options at $4.25 50,000 shares Underlying common shares for options with $4.25 exercise price
Options at $2.86 100,000 shares Underlying common shares for options with $2.86 exercise price
Earnout rights 1,630,642 shares Underlying common shares deliverable upon performance and price milestones
Warrants at $1.77 1,344,951 shares Underlying common shares for warrants exercisable until May 8, 2028
Warrant exercise date December 21, 2023 Date warrants became exercisable under merger terms
Options vesting Quarterly over 4 years Vesting schedule for reported stock options
Merger Agreement financial
"pursuant to that certain Merger Agreement, dated as of June 27, 2023"
A merger agreement is a binding contract that lays out the exact terms for two companies to combine, including the price, what each side will deliver, and the conditions that must be met before the deal is completed. Investors care because it sets the timetable, payouts and risks — like a blueprint or prenup that shows whether the deal is likely to close, how ownership will change, and what could cancel or alter the payout they expect.
Conversion Ratio financial
"in exchange for shares of common stock of Airship AI at the Conversion Ratio"
The conversion ratio is the number of common shares an investor receives when a convertible security (like a bond or preferred share) or an exchangeable instrument is turned into ordinary stock. It matters because it tells investors how much ownership or dilution will occur — similar to knowing how many slices you get when you trade in a coupon — and directly affects the value you get from the convertible and the company’s future share count.
Earnout Rights financial
"the holder of such Earnout Rights is entitled to receive shares of common stock"
warrants financial
"Represents warrants to purchase shares of common stock of the Issuer"
Warrants are special documents that give you the right to buy a company's stock at a set price before a certain date. They are often used as a way for companies to attract investors or raise money, and their value can increase if the company's stock price goes up.
options financial
"Options vest quarterly over 4 years"
Options are contracts that give investors the right to buy or sell an asset at a specific price within a certain time frame. They function like a reservation or a ticket that allows for potential profit or protection against price changes, making them useful tools for managing investment risks or speculating on market movements.
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*
Xu Derek

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O AIRSHIP AI HOLDINGS, INC.
8210 154TH AVE NE

(Street)
REDMOND WASHINGTON 98052

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Airship AI Holdings, Inc. [ AISP ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirectorX10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Operating Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/20/2026
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 Stock5,222,920(1)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Warrants(2)$1.7712/21/202305/08/2028Common Stock1,344,9511,344,951D
Earnout Rights(3) (3) (3)Common Stock1,630,6421,630,642D
Options$2.86 (4)08/16/2034Common Stock100,000100,000D
Options$4.25 (4)09/03/2035Common Stock50,00050,000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes shares of common stock of the Issuer received on December 21, 2023, as consideration pursuant to that certain Merger Agreement, dated as of June 27, 2023 (as amended on September 22, 2023 and as may be further amended and/or restated from time to time, the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Airship AI Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Issuer") (formerly known as BYTE Acquisition Corp., a Cayman Island exempted company limited by shares, prior to its domestication as a Delaware corporation), BYTE Merger Sub, Inc., a Washington corporation and a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Issuer, and Airship AI, Inc., a Washington company (formerly known as Airship AI Holdings, Inc., "Airship AI"). The Reporting Person received the reported shares in exchange for shares of common stock of Airship AI at the Conversion Ratio, as defined in the Merger Agreement, as of the Effective Time of the Merger.
2. Represents warrants to purchase shares of common stock of the Issuer received by the Reporting Person on December 21, 2023, pursuant to the Merger Agreement, upon the conversion of warrants to purchase shares of common stock of Airship AI at the Conversion Ratio, as defined in the Merger Agreement, as of the Effective Time of the Merger.
3. Pursuant to earnout provisions in the Merger Agreement, the holder of such Earnout Rights is entitled to receive shares of common stock of the Issuer upon the occurrence of certain operating performance and share price performance milestones during the applicable earnout periods set forth in the Merger Agreement.
4. Options vest quarterly over 4 years.
Remarks:
The Reporting Person files this Form 4 to correctly state the Warrants(2) expiration date as 05/08/2028.
By: /s/ Derek Xu04/23/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Airship AI (AISP) COO Derek Xu report in this Form 4?

Derek Xu reported his existing holdings in Airship AI, not new trades. He directly holds common shares, options, earnout rights, and warrants, detailing how many shares each security could convert into under specified terms and milestones.

How many Airship AI (AISP) common shares does Derek Xu directly own?

Derek Xu directly owns 5,222,920 shares of Airship AI common stock. These shares were received as part of the December 21, 2023 merger consideration, exchanged from his prior holdings in Airship AI under the merger’s defined conversion ratio.

What stock options does Derek Xu hold in Airship AI (AISP)?

He holds options linked to 150,000 shares of common stock. These include options over 50,000 shares at a $4.25 exercise price and 100,000 shares at a $2.86 exercise price, with vesting scheduled quarterly over four years.

What are the earnout rights reported by Derek Xu in Airship AI (AISP)?

Xu holds earnout rights tied to 1,630,642 underlying common shares. Under the merger agreement, these rights deliver shares only if specified operating performance and share price milestones are met during defined earnout periods.

What warrant position does Derek Xu have in Airship AI (AISP)?

He holds warrants linked to 1,344,951 underlying common shares of Airship AI. These warrants have a $1.77 exercise price, became exercisable on December 21, 2023, and are scheduled to expire on May 8, 2028 under the disclosed terms.

Did Derek Xu buy or sell Airship AI (AISP) shares in this Form 4?

The filing does not show new purchases or sales. It classifies the entries as holdings, summarizing Xu’s existing common stock, options, earnout rights, and warrants positions rather than reporting fresh market or exercise transactions.