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AXT Inc. (AXTI) director Jesse Chen sells 6,172 shares in open-market trade

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AXT Inc. director Jesse Chen sold shares of the company in the open market. On June 15, 2026, Chen sold 6,172 shares of AXT common stock at a weighted average price of $115.2437 per share, in multiple trades between $113.38 and $116.69. After these sales, Chen directly owned 50,275 shares of AXT common stock.

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Insider CHEN JESSE
Role null
Sold 6,172 shs ($711K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 6,172 $115.2437 $711K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 50,275 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares sold 6,172 shares Open-market sale of AXT common stock on June 15, 2026
Weighted average sale price $115.2437 per share Average price for 6,172 shares sold on June 15, 2026
Post-transaction holdings 50,275 shares Common stock directly owned after the sale
Sale price range $113.38–$116.69 per share Range of individual trade prices in the reported sale
Net shares sold 6,172 shares Net sell direction per transaction summary (net-sell)
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale" for the common stock transaction"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported is a weighted average price for multiple trades"
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock" for the reported transaction"
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.
transaction code "S" financial
"transaction_code: "S" indicating a sale in open market or private transaction"
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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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*
CHEN JESSE

(Last)(First)(Middle)
4281 TECHNOLOGY DR.

(Street)
FREMONT CALIFORNIA 94538

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AXT INC [ AXTI ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/15/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/15/2026S6,172D$115.2437(1)50,275D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $113.38 to $116.69,inclusive. Upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, the Reporting Person will provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate transaction.
/s/ Jeff Sensiba, Attorney-in-Fact06/17/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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)

FAQ

What insider transaction did AXT Inc. (AXTI) director Jesse Chen report?

AXT Inc. director Jesse Chen reported an open-market sale of company stock. He sold 6,172 shares of AXT common stock on June 15, 2026 at a weighted average price of $115.2437 per share, across multiple trades within a disclosed price range.

How many AXT Inc. (AXTI) shares did Jesse Chen sell and at what price?

Jesse Chen sold 6,172 shares of AXT Inc. common stock. The weighted average sale price was $115.2437 per share, with individual trades executed at prices ranging from $113.38 to $116.69, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing’s transaction and footnote details.

How many AXT Inc. (AXTI) shares does Jesse Chen hold after the reported sale?

After the reported sale, Jesse Chen directly holds 50,275 shares of AXT Inc. common stock. This post-transaction ownership figure comes from the Form 4, which lists total shares beneficially owned following the open-market sale on June 15, 2026.

Was Jesse Chen’s AXT Inc. (AXTI) transaction an open-market sale or another type?

The transaction was an open-market sale of AXT Inc. common stock. The Form 4 uses transaction code “S” and describes it as an open-market or private sale, with shares sold at market prices within a specified trading range on June 15, 2026.

What price range is disclosed for Jesse Chen’s AXT Inc. (AXTI) share sales?

The filing states that the shares were sold at prices ranging from $113.38 to $116.69. The reported $115.2437 figure is a weighted average price, and the footnote notes that detailed trade-by-trade pricing is available upon request from appropriate parties.