ASP Isotopes COO sells 8,438 shares in plan trade

COO Robert Ainscow executed a Rule 10b5-1 sell-to-cover trade for tax withholding on vested restricted stock, retaining over 2.24 million ASPI shares.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ASP Isotopes Inc. (ASPI) reported that its COO, Robert Ainscow, sold 8,438 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $4.292 per share, with prices ranging from $4.185 to $4.39. According to the disclosure, this was a "sell to cover" transaction executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 9, 2025 to cover tax withholding obligations from vesting restricted stock awards. Following the sale, Ainscow directly holds 2,248,441 shares of ASP Isotopes common stock.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 8,438 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Ainscow Robert

Role COO

Sold 8,438 shs ($36K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock F1, F2	8,438	$4.292	$36K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,248,441 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Represents "sell to cover" sales effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the filing person on June 9, 2025 to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards.
2. F2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $4.185 to $4.39, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide ASP Isotopes Inc. (the "Company"), any stockholder of the Company, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in Footnote 2.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 8,438 shares Weighted average sale price: $4.292 per share Price range of sales: $4.185–$4.39 per share +2 more

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Shares sold 8,438 shares Common stock sold in the reported Form 4 transaction

Weighted average sale price $4.292 per share Open-market sale price, with individual trades from $4.185 to $4.39

Price range of sales $4.185–$4.39 per share Range of prices for the multiple transactions included in the sale

Shares owned after transaction 2,248,441 shares Direct common stock holdings of Robert Ainscow after the sale

Rule 10b5-1 plan adoption date June 9, 2025 Date the trading plan governing this sell-to-cover transaction was adopted

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, sell to cover, restricted stock awards, weighted average price

4 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"sales effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the filing person"

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

sell to cover financial

"Represents "sell to cover" sales effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"

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.

restricted stock awards financial

"tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards"

Restricted stock awards are company shares given to employees or executives that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions — like staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets — are met, like a gift that is locked in a safe until rules are satisfied. Investors care because these awards tie management’s pay to company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding when they become tradable (dilution), and may signal expected future selling pressure or commitment to long-term growth.

weighted average price financial

"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price"

Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did ASPI COO Robert Ainscow report on this Form 4?

He reported a sale of 8,438 shares of ASP Isotopes Inc. common stock as a "sell to cover" transaction to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to vesting restricted stock awards.

At what price did the ASPI shares sell in Robert Ainscow’s Form 4 transaction?

The sale used a weighted average price of $4.292 per share. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $4.185 to $4.39, inclusive.

How many ASPI shares does Robert Ainscow hold after this reported sale?

After the reported transaction, Robert Ainscow directly holds 2,248,441 shares of ASP Isotopes Inc. common stock.

Was the ASPI COO’s share sale under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the sale was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the filing person on June 9, 2025.

What was the purpose of Robert Ainscow’s ASPI share sale?

The transaction is described as a "sell to cover" sale to cover tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock awards.

Is Robert Ainscow’s ASPI ownership direct or indirect after the transaction?

The filing characterizes his post-transaction ownership of 2,248,441 shares as direct ownership.

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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).

X

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^*

Ainscow Robert

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2200 ROSS AVENUE

SUITE 4575E

(Street)

DALLAS TEXAS 75201

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ASP Isotopes Inc. [ ASPI ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	COO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/08/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	09/08/2026		S(1)		8,438	D	$4.292(2)	2,248,441	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. Represents "sell to cover" sales effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the filing person on June 9, 2025 to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards.

2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $4.185 to $4.39, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide ASP Isotopes Inc. (the "Company"), any stockholder of the Company, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in Footnote 2.

	/s/ Donald Ainscow, as attorney-in-fact	09/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)