Director boosts Aware (AWRE) stake with $1.25 share purchases

Q: At what price did the AWARE (AWRE) director buy his shares in this Form 4?

John S. Stafford III purchased Aware’s Common Stock at $1.25 per share in both reported transactions. The Form 4 describes these as open-market purchases, meaning he bought the shares on the market rather than receiving them as compensation or through option exercises.

Q: Were the AWARE (AWRE) insider transactions open-market purchases or another type?

The filing classifies both transactions as open-market purchases , coded “P” on Form 4. This indicates that the director actively bought Aware’s Common Stock in the market, rather than acquiring shares through grants, option exercises, gifts, or other non-market mechanisms.

Filing Impact

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Filing Sentiment

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AWARE INC director John S. Stafford III reported two open-market purchases of the company’s Common Stock. He bought 15,720 shares on May 4, 2026 and 3,868 shares on May 5, 2026, both at $1.25 per share. After these transactions, he directly holds 5,141,542 shares of Aware common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 19,588 shares ($24,485)

Net Buy 2 txns

Insider STAFFORD JOHN S III

Role null

Bought 19,588 shs ($24K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	3,868	$1.25	$5K
Purchase	Common Stock	15,720	$1.25	$20K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 5,141,542 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares bought May 4, 2026: 15,720 shares Shares bought May 5, 2026: 3,868 shares Total shares purchased: 19,588 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares bought May 4, 2026 15,720 shares Open-market purchase of Common Stock at $1.25 per share

Shares bought May 5, 2026 3,868 shares Open-market purchase of Common Stock at $1.25 per share

Total shares purchased 19,588 shares Sum of two open-market Common Stock purchases

Purchase price $1.25 per share Price paid in each reported open-market transaction

Holdings after transactions 5,141,542 shares Director’s direct ownership of Aware Common Stock after purchases

Key Terms

open-market purchase, Common Stock, Form 4, net-buy

4 terms

open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action": "open-market purchase""

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

Common Stock financial

""security_title": "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.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

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.

net-buy financial

""netBuySellDirection": "net-buy""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/07/2026 - 04:05 PM

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).

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)
05/04/2026

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	05/04/2026		P		15,720	A	$1.25	5,137,674	D
Common Stock	05/05/2026		P		3,868	A	$1.25	5,141,542	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	05/07/2026
	** 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

FAQ

What insider transactions did AWARE (AWRE) report for John S. Stafford III?

AWARE reported that director John S. Stafford III made two open-market purchases of Common Stock. He bought 15,720 shares on May 4, 2026 and 3,868 shares on May 5, 2026, increasing his direct holdings to 5,141,542 shares after these transactions.

At what price did the AWARE (AWRE) director buy his shares in this Form 4?

John S. Stafford III purchased Aware’s Common Stock at $1.25 per share in both reported transactions. The Form 4 describes these as open-market purchases, meaning he bought the shares on the market rather than receiving them as compensation or through option exercises.

How many AWARE (AWRE) shares does John S. Stafford III own after these buys?

Following the reported purchases, John S. Stafford III directly owns 5,141,542 shares of Aware Common Stock. This figure reflects his position after buying a total of 19,588 shares across two open-market transactions disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Were the AWARE (AWRE) insider transactions open-market purchases or another type?

The filing classifies both transactions as open-market purchases, coded “P” on Form 4. This indicates that the director actively bought Aware’s Common Stock in the market, rather than acquiring shares through grants, option exercises, gifts, or other non-market mechanisms.

Does the AWARE (AWRE) Form 4 show any insider sales or only purchases?

The Form 4 transaction summary shows only net buying activity. It lists two purchase transactions totaling 19,588 shares and indicates a net-buy direction, with no reported sales, gifts, tax-withholding dispositions, or derivative exercises in this particular filing.