Ascent Solar investor holds 753,500 shares (9.8%)

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. reports a disclosed beneficial ownership position.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. reports a disclosed beneficial ownership position. Ryan Taylor beneficially owns 753,500 shares of Common Stock, representing 9.8% of the class as shown on the filing dated 02/11/2026. The filing lists 753,500 shares as the reporter's sole power to vote and sole dispositive power.

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Large individual stake disclosed by Ryan Taylor; ownership structure is direct and singular.

The filing states 753,500 shares beneficially owned, with sole voting and dispositive power. This indicates direct control over voting and disposition rather than shared or institutional control.

Timing: the disclosure shows a 02/11/2026 filing date and signature on 02/20/2026. Subsequent filings would show any change in stake.

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What stake does Ryan Taylor report in Ascent Solar (ASTI)?

Ryan Taylor reports ownership of 753,500 shares, equal to 9.8% of Ascent Solar's common stock. The Schedule 13G lists these shares with sole voting and dispositive power and is dated 02/11/2026 with a signature dated 02/20/2026.

Does the filing show who controls Ryan Taylor's shares?

Yes. The Schedule 13G states Ryan Taylor has sole voting power and sole dispositive power over 753,500 shares. The filing lists zero shared voting or dispositive power, indicating individual control as reported on the form.

Is the reported ownership a majority or block position in ASTI?

No; the reported holding is 9.8% of the class, not a majority. The filing shows a single substantial minority stake of 753,500 shares and does not indicate majority control or additional affiliated holdings.

When was the beneficial ownership position reported for ASTI?

The Schedule 13G entry shows the reporting date 02/11/2026 and the signature date 02/20/2026. Those dates correspond to the disclosed ownership and the attestation by the reporting person on the filing.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/20/2026 - 03:41 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

043635804

(CUSIP Number)

02/11/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 043635804

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Ryan Taylor

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 753,500.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 753,500.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

753,500.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

9.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 12300 GRANT STREET, THORNTON, COLORADO, 80241
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Ryan Taylor
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 505 Beachland Blvd Ste 1 PMB2105 Vero Beach, FL 32963-1798 United sTATES
(c)	Citizenship: United States of America
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 043635804
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 753500
(b)	Percent of class: 9.8 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 753500
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 753500
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Ryan Taylor

Signature:	Ryan Taylor
Name/Title:	Individual
Date:	02/20/2026