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On 07/21/2025, HCI Group (HCI) director Gregory Politis filed a Form 4 disclosing the grant of 750 restricted common shares under the company’s 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The shares carry no purchase cost and will vest on 05/22/2026.

After the award, Politis reports beneficial ownership of 213,132 directly-held shares, 200,000 shares held jointly with his spouse, and the new 750 restricted shares, totalling roughly 413,882 shares. The incremental award is less than 0.2 % of his existing stake, signalling ongoing alignment but limited economic impact. No sales were reported.

Il 21/07/2025, il direttore di HCI Group (HCI), Gregory Politis, ha presentato un Modulo 4 divulgando la concessione di 750 azioni ordinarie vincolate nell'ambito del Piano Incentivi Omnibus 2012 della società. Le azioni non prevedono alcun costo di acquisto e matureranno il 22/05/2026.

Dopo l’assegnazione, Politis dichiara la titolarità beneficiaria di 213.132 azioni detenute direttamente, 200.000 azioni detenute congiuntamente con la moglie e le nuove 750 azioni vincolate, per un totale di circa 413.882 azioni. L’assegnazione incrementale rappresenta meno dello 0,2% della sua partecipazione attuale, indicando un allineamento continuo ma un impatto economico limitato. Non sono state segnalate vendite.

El 21/07/2025, el director de HCI Group (HCI), Gregory Politis, presentó un Formulario 4 divulgando la concesión de 750 acciones comunes restringidas bajo el Plan de Incentivos Omnibus 2012 de la compañía. Las acciones no tienen costo de compra y se consolidarán el 22/05/2026.

Tras la adjudicación, Politis reporta la propiedad beneficiaria de 213,132 acciones en propiedad directa, 200,000 acciones en copropiedad con su esposa, y las nuevas 750 acciones restringidas, sumando un total aproximado de 413,882 acciones. La adjudicación incremental representa menos del 0,2% de su participación actual, señalando una alineación continua pero con impacto económico limitado. No se reportaron ventas.

2025년 7월 21일, HCI 그룹(HCI) 이사 Gregory Politis는 회사의 2012년 옴니버스 인센티브 플랜에 따라 750주의 제한된 보통주 부여를 공개하는 Form 4를 제출했습니다. 해당 주식은 구매 비용이 없으며 2026년 5월 22일에 완전히 소유권이 이전됩니다.

수여 후, Politis는 직접 보유 중인 213,132주, 배우자와 공동 보유 중인 200,000주, 그리고 새로 부여된 750주의 제한 주식를 포함해 총 약 413,882주의 실질 소유권을 보고했습니다. 이번 추가 수여는 기존 지분의 0.2% 미만으로, 지속적인 이해관계 일치를 나타내지만 경제적 영향은 제한적입니다. 판매 보고는 없었습니다.

Le 21/07/2025, Gregory Politis, directeur de HCI Group (HCI), a déposé un formulaire 4 divulguant l’octroi de 750 actions ordinaires restreintes dans le cadre du Plan d’Incitation Omnibus 2012 de la société. Ces actions sont attribuées sans coût d’achat et devront être acquises le 22/05/2026.

Après cette attribution, Politis déclare la propriété bénéficiaire de 213 132 actions détenues directement, 200 000 actions détenues conjointement avec son épouse, ainsi que les 750 nouvelles actions restreintes, soit un total d’environ 413 882 actions. Cette attribution supplémentaire représente moins de 0,2 % de sa participation actuelle, indiquant un alignement continu mais un impact économique limité. Aucune vente n’a été signalée.

Am 21.07.2025 reichte Gregory Politis, Direktor der HCI Group (HCI), ein Formular 4 ein, in dem die Gewährung von 750 eingeschränkten Stammaktien im Rahmen des Omnibus Incentive Plans 2012 des Unternehmens offengelegt wurde. Die Aktien sind kostenfrei und werden am 22.05.2026 unverfallbar.

Nach der Zuteilung meldet Politis das wirtschaftliche Eigentum an 213.132 direkt gehaltenen Aktien, 200.000 Aktien, die er gemeinsam mit seiner Ehefrau hält, und den neuen 750 eingeschränkten Aktien, insgesamt rund 413.882 Aktien. Die zusätzliche Zuteilung macht weniger als 0,2 % seiner bestehenden Beteiligung aus, was auf eine fortlaufende Ausrichtung bei begrenzter wirtschaftlicher Auswirkung hinweist. Es wurden keine Verkäufe gemeldet.

Positive
  • Director acquired additional equity, reinforcing insider–shareholder alignment through a time-based restricted stock award.
Negative
  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Small insider award; signal positive but immaterial to valuation.

The 750-share restricted stock grant to Director Politis marginally increases insider ownership, reinforcing governance alignment. However, compared with his 400k+ share position and HCI’s 10 MM+ shares outstanding, the award is economically negligible. It neither changes float nor suggests a directional view on near-term fundamentals, so I view the filing as neutral for the stock.

TL;DR: Routine equity compensation; supports alignment, no governance red flags.

The grant was made under the long-standing 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan, follows standard vesting (≈10 months), and was properly reported within two days. Transparency and timing meet Section 16 requirements. Because the award size is small and there are no accompanying sales, governance implications are benign. Impact on shareholder rights or control is non-material.

Il 21/07/2025, il direttore di HCI Group (HCI), Gregory Politis, ha presentato un Modulo 4 divulgando la concessione di 750 azioni ordinarie vincolate nell'ambito del Piano Incentivi Omnibus 2012 della società. Le azioni non prevedono alcun costo di acquisto e matureranno il 22/05/2026.

Dopo l’assegnazione, Politis dichiara la titolarità beneficiaria di 213.132 azioni detenute direttamente, 200.000 azioni detenute congiuntamente con la moglie e le nuove 750 azioni vincolate, per un totale di circa 413.882 azioni. L’assegnazione incrementale rappresenta meno dello 0,2% della sua partecipazione attuale, indicando un allineamento continuo ma un impatto economico limitato. Non sono state segnalate vendite.

El 21/07/2025, el director de HCI Group (HCI), Gregory Politis, presentó un Formulario 4 divulgando la concesión de 750 acciones comunes restringidas bajo el Plan de Incentivos Omnibus 2012 de la compañía. Las acciones no tienen costo de compra y se consolidarán el 22/05/2026.

Tras la adjudicación, Politis reporta la propiedad beneficiaria de 213,132 acciones en propiedad directa, 200,000 acciones en copropiedad con su esposa, y las nuevas 750 acciones restringidas, sumando un total aproximado de 413,882 acciones. La adjudicación incremental representa menos del 0,2% de su participación actual, señalando una alineación continua pero con impacto económico limitado. No se reportaron ventas.

2025년 7월 21일, HCI 그룹(HCI) 이사 Gregory Politis는 회사의 2012년 옴니버스 인센티브 플랜에 따라 750주의 제한된 보통주 부여를 공개하는 Form 4를 제출했습니다. 해당 주식은 구매 비용이 없으며 2026년 5월 22일에 완전히 소유권이 이전됩니다.

수여 후, Politis는 직접 보유 중인 213,132주, 배우자와 공동 보유 중인 200,000주, 그리고 새로 부여된 750주의 제한 주식를 포함해 총 약 413,882주의 실질 소유권을 보고했습니다. 이번 추가 수여는 기존 지분의 0.2% 미만으로, 지속적인 이해관계 일치를 나타내지만 경제적 영향은 제한적입니다. 판매 보고는 없었습니다.

Le 21/07/2025, Gregory Politis, directeur de HCI Group (HCI), a déposé un formulaire 4 divulguant l’octroi de 750 actions ordinaires restreintes dans le cadre du Plan d’Incitation Omnibus 2012 de la société. Ces actions sont attribuées sans coût d’achat et devront être acquises le 22/05/2026.

Après cette attribution, Politis déclare la propriété bénéficiaire de 213 132 actions détenues directement, 200 000 actions détenues conjointement avec son épouse, ainsi que les 750 nouvelles actions restreintes, soit un total d’environ 413 882 actions. Cette attribution supplémentaire représente moins de 0,2 % de sa participation actuelle, indiquant un alignement continu mais un impact économique limité. Aucune vente n’a été signalée.

Am 21.07.2025 reichte Gregory Politis, Direktor der HCI Group (HCI), ein Formular 4 ein, in dem die Gewährung von 750 eingeschränkten Stammaktien im Rahmen des Omnibus Incentive Plans 2012 des Unternehmens offengelegt wurde. Die Aktien sind kostenfrei und werden am 22.05.2026 unverfallbar.

Nach der Zuteilung meldet Politis das wirtschaftliche Eigentum an 213.132 direkt gehaltenen Aktien, 200.000 Aktien, die er gemeinsam mit seiner Ehefrau hält, und den neuen 750 eingeschränkten Aktien, insgesamt rund 413.882 Aktien. Die zusätzliche Zuteilung macht weniger als 0,2 % seiner bestehenden Beteiligung aus, was auf eine fortlaufende Ausrichtung bei begrenzter wirtschaftlicher Auswirkung hinweist. Es wurden keine Verkäufe gemeldet.

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

 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 18, 2025
 
AXT, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

 
Delaware
 
000-24085
 
94-3031310
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 

 
4281 Technology Drive
Fremont, California 94538
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (510) 438-4700
 
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8‑K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a‑12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a‑12)
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d‑2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d‑2(b))
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e‑4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e‑4(c))
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
Emerging growth company
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class:
 
Trading Symbol
 
Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common Stock, $0.001 par value
 
AXTI
 
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
 
 

 
Item 3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.
 
(a) As previously, on July 14, 2025, AXT, Inc. (the “Company”) notified The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) that as a result of the recent passing of Ms. Christine Russell, the Company is not compliant with Nasdaq Lising Rule 5605(c)(2)(A) as the Company’s Audit Committee currently consists of only two independent directors, rather than the minimum three independent directors as required by Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(c)(2)(A).
 
On January 18, 2025, Nasdaq notified the Company that due to the passing of Ms. Russell, the Company no longer complies with the audit committee requirement under Nasdaq Lising Rule 5605(c)(2)(A). Nasdaq further notified the Company that, consistent with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(c)(4), Nasdaq will provide the Company a cure period in order to regain compliance (i) until the earlier of the Company’s next annual meeting of shareholders or July 11, 2026; or, (ii) if the next annual meeting of shareholders is held before January 7, 2026, then the Company must provide evidence of compliance no later than January 7, 2026. The Company must submit to Nasdaq documentation, including biographies of any new directors, evidencing compliance with the rules no later than the foregoing period.
 
The Company intends to regain compliance as soon as possible and the Board will add a new independent director who satisfies the applicable requirements of the Nasdaq Listing Rules prior to the expiration of the cure period described above.
 
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits.
 
Exhibit
No.
 
Description
   
104
 
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL)
 
 

 
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
       
   
AXT, INC.
     
 
By:
/s/ Gary L. Fischer
 
 
Date: July 23, 2025
Gary L. Fischer
Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
 
 

FAQ

What did HCI director Gregory Politis acquire?

He received 750 restricted common shares on 07/21/2025 under the 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

When will the restricted HCI shares vest?

The shares are scheduled to vest on 05/22/2026.

How many HCI shares does Politis now own?

Post-transaction he reports approximately 413,882 shares (213,132 direct, 200,000 joint, 750 new restricted).

Was there any sale of HCI shares in this filing?

No. The Form 4 records only an acquisition; no dispositions were reported.

Is the transaction size material to HCI’s share count?

No. 750 shares is an immaterial amount relative to HCI’s public float.
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