Aware (AWRE) director adds 80,412 shares in open-market buys

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AWARE INC /MA/ director John S. Stafford III reported open-market purchases of the company’s Common Stock. On May 13, 2026, he bought 22,475 shares at $1.25 per share, followed by 57,937 shares at $1.25 per share on May 14, 2026. After these transactions, he directly owns 5,221,954 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 80,412 shares ($100,515)

Net Buy 2 txns

Insider STAFFORD JOHN S III

Role null

Bought 80,412 shs ($101K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	57,937	$1.25	$72K
Purchase	Common Stock	22,475	$1.25	$28K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 5,221,954 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Total shares bought: 80,412 shares Purchase price: $1.25 per share Shares bought on May 13, 2026: 22,475 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Total shares bought 80,412 shares Open-market purchases on May 13-14, 2026

Purchase price $1.25 per share Price for both May 13 and May 14, 2026 trades

Shares bought on May 13, 2026 22,475 shares Common Stock open-market purchase

Shares bought on May 14, 2026 57,937 shares Common Stock open-market purchase

Holdings after latest transaction 5,221,954 shares Direct ownership following May 14, 2026 purchase

Key Terms

Common Stock, open-market purchase, Form 4

3 terms

Common Stock financial

"reported open-market purchases of the company’s 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.

open-market purchase financial

"two open-market purchases of Common Stock, totaling 80,412 shares"

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.

Form 4 regulatory

"Both purchases were open-market transactions executed at a price of $1.25 per share, according to the Form 4 disclosure"

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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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)
05/13/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/13/2026		P		22,475	A	$1.25	5,164,017	D
Common Stock	05/14/2026		P		57,937	A	$1.25	5,221,954	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ John S. Stafford, III	05/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

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

AWARE reported that director John S. Stafford III made two open-market purchases of Common Stock, totaling 80,412 shares, at a price of $1.25 per share on May 13 and May 14, 2026, increasing his direct ownership stake.

How many AWARE (AWRE) shares did John S. Stafford III buy and at what prices?

John S. Stafford III bought 22,475 AWARE Common Stock shares on May 13, 2026, and 57,937 shares on May 14, 2026. Both purchases were open-market transactions executed at a price of $1.25 per share, according to the Form 4 disclosure.

What is John S. Stafford III’s total AWARE (AWRE) share ownership after these trades?

Following the reported open-market purchases, John S. Stafford III directly owns 5,221,954 shares of AWARE Common Stock. This figure, disclosed in the Form 4, reflects his holdings after the May 14, 2026 transaction, which was the later of the two reported trades.

Were the recent AWARE (AWRE) insider trades by John S. Stafford III buys or sells?

The transactions disclosed were all buys. The Form 4 classifies both May 13 and May 14, 2026 trades as open-market purchases of Common Stock, using transaction code P, with no reported sales or derivative exercises in this particular filing.

What is the total number of AWARE (AWRE) shares bought by John S. Stafford III in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows that John S. Stafford III purchased a total of 80,412 AWARE Common Stock shares. This consists of 22,475 shares bought on May 13, 2026, and 57,937 shares bought on May 14, 2026, all at $1.25 per share.