Aware (AWRE) CEO Ajay Amlani adds 15,000 shares in open-market buy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Aware Inc. President & CEO Ajay K. Amlani bought 15,000 shares of the company’s Common Stock in an open-market transaction at $1.30 per share. After this purchase, he directly holds 882,894 shares of Aware common stock, increasing his personal equity stake in the company.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 15,000 shares ($19,500)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Amlani Ajay K

Role President & CEO

Bought 15,000 shs ($20K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	15,000	$1.30	$20K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 882,894 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 15,000 shares Purchase price: $1.30 per share Shares owned after transaction: 882,894 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares purchased 15,000 shares Open-market purchase of Aware Common Stock

Purchase price $1.30 per share Price paid in the reported transaction

Shares owned after transaction 882,894 shares Direct Aware Common Stock holdings post-purchase

Transaction date 2026-05-05 Date of open-market purchase

Key Terms

open-market purchase, Common Stock, Form 4

3 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.

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

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^*

Amlani Ajay K

(Last) (First) (Middle)

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
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President & CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/05/2026

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	05/05/2026		P		15,000	A	$1.3	882,894	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/ Ajay Amlani	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).
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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)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Aware (AWRE) report for Ajay K. Amlani?

Aware reported that President & CEO Ajay K. Amlani purchased 15,000 Common Stock shares in an open-market transaction. This insider buy increases his direct holdings and signals additional personal capital committed to Aware shares.

At what price did the Aware (AWRE) CEO buy the new shares?

Ajay K. Amlani bought the 15,000 Aware shares at $1.30 per share in an open-market purchase. This disclosed price shows the level at which the company’s chief executive chose to add to his position.

How many Aware (AWRE) shares does Ajay K. Amlani own after this trade?

Following the reported transaction, Ajay K. Amlani directly owns 882,894 shares of Aware Common Stock. This total reflects his position after adding 15,000 shares through the latest open-market purchase.

Was the Aware (AWRE) CEO’s transaction a purchase or a sale?

The Form 4 shows an open-market purchase by Aware’s President & CEO, Ajay K. Amlani. He bought 15,000 shares, and there were no reported share sales in this particular insider filing.

Is Ajay K. Amlani’s ownership in Aware (AWRE) direct or indirect?

The filing characterizes Ajay K. Amlani’s holdings as direct ownership of Aware Common Stock. The 882,894 shares reported after the transaction are held directly, with no separate indirect ownership entity noted in this data.