Aware Inc appoints James Dougles Beecham to board

Aware Inc. identifies James Dougles Beecham as a Class I director on its Board of Directors, with an effective appointment date of July 15, 2026.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/24/2026 - 04:00 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Aware Inc. identifies James Dougles Beecham as a Class I director on its Board of Directors, with an effective appointment date of July 15, 2026.

He is reported in the role of director, and the disclosure does not list any equity transactions or holdings for him at this time.

Key Figures

Effective appointment date: July 15, 2026 Buy transactions: 0 Sell transactions: 0

3 metrics

Effective appointment date July 15, 2026 Effective date of James Dougles Beecham’s Class I director role

Buy transactions 0 Buy transactions reported for James Dougles Beecham in transactionSummary

Sell transactions 0 Sell transactions reported for James Dougles Beecham in transactionSummary

Key Terms

Class I director, effective date, Board of Directors

3 terms

Class I director regulatory

"appointment as a Class I director of the Issuer to the Board"

A class I director is a member of a company’s board who belongs to one of several groups whose terms expire in a specified year under a staggered election system; each class is elected on a different cycle so only a portion of the board faces re-election each year. This matters to investors because it affects how quickly control of the board can change, the company’s continuity and oversight, and the ease of mounting or defending against takeover efforts—think of a team where only some players are replaced each season rather than the whole roster at once.

effective date regulatory

"July 15, 2026 is the effective date of the appointment"

The effective date is the specific calendar day when a contract, regulatory action, corporate change, or financial disclosure officially begins to apply and take legal or operational effect. For investors, it marks the moment rules, obligations, ownership, pricing, or reporting change—similar to the exact minute a light switch is flipped—so it determines when rights, liabilities, or market impacts start and which periods or transactions are affected.

Board of Directors regulatory

"appointment as a Class I director of the Issuer to the Board of Directors"

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

FAQ

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What does the AWRE Form 3 report about James Dougles Beecham?

It reports that James Dougles Beecham serves as a Class I director on Aware Inc.’s Board of Directors, with his appointment effective July 15, 2026, and no equity transactions or holdings listed for him.

When is James Dougles Beecham’s appointment effective at Aware Inc (AWRE)?

His appointment as a Class I director is effective on July 15, 2026. This date is stated as the effective date of his appointment to Aware Inc.’s Board of Directors.

What role does James Dougles Beecham hold at Aware Inc (AWRE)?

He is identified as a Class I director on the Board of Directors of Aware Inc. This indicates a board seat within the company’s classified board structure.

Does James Dougles Beecham report any AWRE share ownership on this Form 3?

No. The information lists no equity holdings or holding entries for James Dougles Beecham. The transaction and holding summaries both show zero reported positions.

Are there any insider buy or sell transactions for AWRE reported for James Dougles Beecham?

No. The transaction summary shows zero buy and zero sell transactions for James Dougles Beecham, indicating no reported insider trading activity in this disclosure.

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SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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^*

Beecham James Dougles

(Last) (First) (Middle)

76 BLANCHARD RD

(Street)

BURLINGTON MASSACHUSETTS 01803-6814

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
07/15/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AWARE INC /MA/ [ AWRE ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

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

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 Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

July 15, 2026 is the effective date of the appointment as a Class I director of the Issuer to the Board of Directors

No securities are beneficially owned.

	/s/ James D. Beecham	07/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)