Form 4: Taecker Benjamin S. reports acquisition/exercise transactions in AQMS

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Taecker Benjamin S. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in a Form 4 filing for AQMS. The filing lists transactions totaling 23,306 shares at a weighted average price of $4.72 per share. Following the reported transactions, holdings were 59,786 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Taecker Benjamin S.

Role Chief Eng and Opr Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	23,306	$4.72	$110K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 59,786 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. The reporting person is reporting the acquisition of shares of the issuer's common stock pursuant to the Aqua Metals, Inc. 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Includes 30,543 shares underlying restricted stock units ("RSUs") that are not yet vested and deliverable.

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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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Taecker Benjamin S.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

5370 KIETZKE LN

SUITE 201

(Street)

RENO NV 89511

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Aqua Metals, Inc. [ AQMS ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Eng and Opr Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/13/2026

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	02/13/2026		A(1)		23,306	A	$4.72	59,786(2)	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reporting person is reporting the acquisition of shares of the issuer's common stock pursuant to the Aqua Metals, Inc. 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

2. Includes 30,543 shares underlying restricted stock units ("RSUs") that are not yet vested and deliverable.

	/s/ Eric West, by power of attorney	02/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Aqua Metals (AQMS) officer Benjamin S. Taecker report on this Form 4?

Benjamin S. Taecker reported acquiring 23,306 shares of Aqua Metals common stock. The acquisition was recorded as a grant, award, or other acquisition and occurred through the Aqua Metals, Inc. 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a price of $4.72 per share.

How many Aqua Metals (AQMS) shares does Benjamin S. Taecker own after the reported transaction?

After the transaction, Benjamin S. Taecker beneficially owns 59,786 Aqua Metals common shares directly. This figure includes 30,543 shares underlying restricted stock units that are not yet vested and deliverable, reflecting both currently held shares and certain equity awards.

What was the price per share for Benjamin S. Taecker’s Aqua Metals (AQMS) stock acquisition?

The reported acquisition price was $4.72 per share for Aqua Metals common stock. This price applied to the 23,306 shares acquired under the company’s 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, characterized as a grant, award, or other acquisition rather than an open-market purchase.

Was Benjamin S. Taecker’s Aqua Metals (AQMS) transaction a purchase or an award?

The transaction is classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition, coded as “A.” It reflects shares obtained pursuant to the Aqua Metals, Inc. 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan rather than a traditional open-market buy, according to the Form 4 transaction code and explanation.

What role does Benjamin S. Taecker hold at Aqua Metals (AQMS)?

Benjamin S. Taecker serves as Aqua Metals’ Chief Engineering and Operating Officer. His Form 4 indicates he is an officer of the company, not a director or 10% owner, and he reports direct beneficial ownership of the common stock acquired and related equity awards.

What are the restricted stock units mentioned in Benjamin S. Taecker’s Aqua Metals (AQMS) holdings?

Taecker’s reported 59,786-share beneficial ownership includes 30,543 shares underlying restricted stock units. These RSUs are not yet vested and deliverable, meaning they represent future potential share delivery contingent on vesting conditions rather than currently tradable common shares.