Aware director acquires 19,559 shares via exercise

Aware Inc. director John S. Stafford III exercised derivative securities to acquire 19,559 shares of Common Stock.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/02/2026 - 04:38 PM EDT

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Aware Inc. director John S. Stafford III exercised derivative securities to acquire 19,559 shares of Common Stock. The transaction occurred on July 1, 2026 and is reported as a direct holding. Following this exercise or conversion, his directly owned Common Stock position is 5,241,513 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise: 19,559 shares

Exercise 1 txn

Insider STAFFORD JOHN S III

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Common Stock	19,559	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 5,241,513 shares (Direct)

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 19,559 shares Holding after transaction: 5,241,513 shares Reported transaction price: $0.0000 per share

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Shares acquired 19,559 shares Common Stock received via exercise/conversion on July 1, 2026

Holding after transaction 5,241,513 shares Director’s direct Common Stock ownership following the Form 4 event

Reported transaction price $0.0000 per share Price field for the acquisition of 19,559 Common Stock shares

Key Terms

Common Stock, Exercise or conversion of derivative security, Form 4, direct holdings

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Common Stock financial

"exercised derivative securities to acquire 19,559 shares of Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial

"transaction code description is Exercise or conversion of derivative security"

Form 4 regulatory

"latest Aware Inc. (AWRE) Form 4 filing"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

direct holdings financial

"bringing his direct Common Stock holdings to 5,241,513 shares"

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What insider transaction did Aware Inc. (AWRE) report in this Form 4?

Aware Inc. reported that director John S. Stafford III exercised or converted derivative securities to acquire 19,559 shares of Common Stock on July 1, 2026. The transaction is categorized as a non-derivative acquisition following the exercise of a derivative security.

How many Aware Inc. (AWRE) shares does John S. Stafford III hold after the transaction?

After the July 1, 2026 transaction, John S. Stafford III directly holds 5,241,513 shares of Aware Inc. Common Stock. This figure reflects his position immediately following the exercise or conversion of derivative securities into 19,559 additional Common Stock shares.

What type of Form 4 transaction did Aware Inc. (AWRE) disclose for its director?

The filing discloses a transaction with code “M,” meaning an exercise or conversion of a derivative security into Common Stock. This is treated as an acquisition of shares, not an open-market purchase, and results in additional directly held Common Stock for the director.

Was the Aware Inc. (AWRE) Form 4 transaction a buy or a sell in the market?

The transaction is classified as an acquisition through exercise or conversion of a derivative security, not an open-market buy or sell. The director received 19,559 Common Stock shares, increasing his direct holdings, with no reported market sale in this filing.

Who is the insider involved in the latest Aware Inc. (AWRE) Form 4 filing?

The insider is John S. Stafford III, a director of Aware Inc. He reported exercising or converting derivative securities on July 1, 2026, acquiring 19,559 shares of Common Stock and bringing his directly held position to 5,241,513 shares after the transaction.

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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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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).

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^*

STAFFORD JOHN S III

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O AWARE, INC.

76 BLANCHARD ROAD

(Street)

BURLINGTON

MASSACHUSETTS

01803

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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)
07/01/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	07/01/2026		M		19,559	A	$0	5,241,513	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ John S. Stafford, III	07/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR