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Director Marcus Dent receives 50,000 RSUs at Sphere 3D (NASDAQ: ANY)

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Sphere 3D Corp. director Marcus E. Dent reported an award of 50,000 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing a contingent right to receive one common share. The grant, made on June 8, 2026 under the company’s equity plan, is a compensation-related acquisition rather than an open-market purchase.

The RSUs will vest in full on June 1, 2027, with potential full acceleration if a defined Vesting Event occurs, such as a qualifying change in control or a dissolution, liquidation or wind-up of the company. Following this grant, Dent’s reported direct holdings are 60,210 common shares.

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Insider Dent Marcus E
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Shares 50,000 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 60,210 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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RSU grant size 50,000 RSUs Granted June 8, 2026 as compensation award
Vesting date June 1, 2027 RSUs vest in full on this date
Shares after transaction 60,210 shares Direct common share holdings following grant
Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Reported transaction price for RSU-related common shares
restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"Represents a grant of 50,000 restricted stock units ("RSUs"), each representing a contingent right to receive one common share"
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.
equity plan financial
"The RSUs were granted on June 8, 2026 pursuant to the Issuer's equity plan."
An equity plan is a company program that gives employees, executives or directors a stake in the business through stock, stock options or similar ownership awards, like handing out slices of a pie to people who help bake it. It matters to investors because these grants can motivate key personnel and align their interests with shareholders, but they also increase the number of shares over time and can dilute existing ownership and affect reported earnings.
Vesting Event financial
"The RSUs will vest in full on June 1, 2027, subject to full acceleration upon the occurrence of a Vesting Event."
Change in Control Vesting Event financial
"A "Vesting Event" means: (i) a Change in Control Vesting Event (as defined in the reporting person's RSU Award Agreement)"
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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*
Dent Marcus E

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O SPHERE 3D CORP.
243 TRESSER BLVD., 17TH FLOOR

(Street)
STAMFORD CONNECTICUT 06901

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Sphere 3D Corp. [ ANY ]
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)
06/08/2026
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 Shares06/08/2026A50,000(1)A$060,210D
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. Represents a grant of 50,000 restricted stock units ("RSUs"), each representing a contingent right to receive one common share of the Issuer. The RSUs were granted on June 8, 2026 pursuant to the Issuer's equity plan. The RSUs will vest in full on June 1, 2027, subject to full acceleration upon the occurrence of a Vesting Event. A "Vesting Event" means: (i) a Change in Control Vesting Event (as defined in the reporting person's RSU Award Agreement) or (ii) a dissolution, liquidation or wind-up of the Issuer.
/s/ Marcus Emmett Dent06/10/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Sphere 3D (ANY) director Marcus Dent report?

Marcus E. Dent reported receiving 50,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) from Sphere 3D as a compensation award. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one common share, granted under the company’s equity plan on June 8, 2026.

How many Sphere 3D (ANY) shares does Marcus Dent hold after this Form 4?

After the reported RSU grant, Marcus E. Dent is shown holding 60,210 common shares directly. This figure reflects his position following the award and provides context for the scale of the compensation-related grant.

When do Marcus Dent’s 50,000 Sphere 3D (ANY) RSUs vest?

The 50,000 restricted stock units granted to Marcus E. Dent are scheduled to vest in full on June 1, 2027. Vesting is also subject to potential full acceleration if a specified Vesting Event occurs before that date.

What is a Vesting Event for Marcus Dent’s Sphere 3D (ANY) RSUs?

For this award, a Vesting Event includes a Change in Control Vesting Event, as defined in Dent’s RSU Award Agreement, or a dissolution, liquidation, or wind-up of Sphere 3D. Such an event would trigger full acceleration of vesting.

Did Marcus Dent buy or sell Sphere 3D (ANY) shares on the market?

The Form 4 shows a grant of 50,000 RSUs to Marcus E. Dent as a compensation award, not an open-market purchase or sale. The transaction code is “A,” indicating a grant, award, or other acquisition.