Aether Holdings grants director 25,000 stock options

Aether Holdings, Inc. granted director Huo Junwei a compensation-related award of 25,000 Nonqualified Stock Options on July 10, 2026.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/14/2026 - 09:40 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Aether Holdings, Inc. granted director Huo Junwei a compensation-related award of 25,000 Nonqualified Stock Options on July 10, 2026. Each option represents the right to buy one share of common stock at an exercise price of $4.24 per share, with no purchase price for receiving the options themselves.

The options expire on July 10, 2036 and will vest and become exercisable in line with the applicable award agreement under the Aether Holdings, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Following this grant, Huo holds 25,000 options directly, with no exercises, sales, or other dispositions reported in this disclosure.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 25,000 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Huo Junwei

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Nonqualified Stock Option (right to buy) F1	25,000	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Nonqualified Stock Option (right to buy) — 25,000 contracts (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Nonqualified Stock Option (right to buy), 0 to 25,000 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. The option vests and becomes exercisable in accordance with the applicable award agreement under the Aether Holdings, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.

Key Figures

Options Granted: 25,000 options Exercise Price: $4.2400 per share Underlying Shares: 25,000 shares +3 more

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Options Granted 25,000 options Nonqualified Stock Option grant to director Huo Junwei on July 10, 2026

Exercise Price $4.2400 per share Exercise price for each option to purchase common stock

Underlying Shares 25,000 shares Common Stock underlying the Nonqualified Stock Options

Expiration Date 2036-07-10 Option expiration under the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan award

Transaction Price per Option $0.0000 Cost to receive the option grant itself

Post-Grant Option Holdings 25,000 options Total derivative holdings following the reported grant

Key Terms

Nonqualified Stock Option, exercise price, Equity Incentive Plan

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Nonqualified Stock Option financial

"25,000 Nonqualified Stock Option (right to buy) were granted"

A nonqualified stock option (NQSO) is a company grant that gives an individual the right to buy shares at a set price but does not meet special tax rules for incentive stock options; when exercised the difference between the market price and the exercise price is treated as ordinary income for the recipient and as a tax-deductible expense for the company. It matters to investors because NQSOs affect an employee’s after-tax proceeds, the company’s reported expenses, and potential share dilution—think of it like a cash bonus that converts into stock but is taxed as regular pay when you take it.

exercise price financial

"Each option has an exercise price of $4.2400 per share"

The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.

Equity Incentive Plan financial

"under the Aether Holdings, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan"

An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Aether Holdings (ATHR) report for director Huo Junwei?

Aether Holdings granted director Huo Junwei 25,000 Nonqualified Stock Options on July 10, 2026. The options are a compensation award under the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, not an open-market share purchase.

What is the exercise price of the stock options granted to Huo Junwei at ATHR?

The options awarded to Huo Junwei have an exercise price of $4.24 per share. Each option allows the purchase of one share of Aether Holdings common stock at this fixed price when vested and exercised.

How many Aether Holdings (ATHR) options does Huo Junwei hold after this grant?

After the grant, Huo Junwei directly holds 25,000 Nonqualified Stock Options. These options relate to an equal number of common shares and reflect only this reported compensation award.

When do the Aether Holdings (ATHR) options granted to Huo Junwei expire?

The options granted to Huo Junwei expire on July 10, 2036. He may exercise vested options any time before this expiration date, subject to the award agreement and plan terms.

How do Huo Junwei’s ATHR options vest under the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan?

The options vest and become exercisable in accordance with the applicable award agreement under the Aether Holdings, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Specific vesting schedules are governed by that agreement’s detailed terms.

Did Aether Holdings (ATHR) report any share sales or purchases by Huo Junwei?

No share sales or open-market purchases were reported; only a grant of 25,000 Nonqualified Stock Options was disclosed. The transaction is classified as a grant or award acquisition, not a buy or sell in the market.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Huo Junwei

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O AETHER HOLDINGS, INC.

110 CHARLTON STREET, UNIT RET B

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10014

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Aether Holdings, Inc. [ ATHR ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/10/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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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

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
Nonqualified Stock Option (right to buy)	$4.24	07/10/2026		A		25,000		(1)	07/10/2036	Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share	25,000	$0	25,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The option vests and becomes exercisable in accordance with the applicable award agreement under the Aether Holdings, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.

Remarks:

The option grant was approved by the Board of Directors on July 10, 2026 under the Aether Holdings, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.

	/s/ Junwei Huo	07/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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