AXT Inc. (NASDAQ: AXTI) director awarded 754-share equity grant vesting in 2027

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

LEBLANC LEONARD J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

AXT Inc. director Leonard J. LeBlanc received an equity grant of 754 shares of Common Stock. The shares were granted at no cash cost to him as a compensation award and are based on a reference price of $105.99 per share, the closing price on the June 4, 2026 grant date.

Following this grant, LeBlanc directly holds 119,629 shares of AXT common stock. The award is structured to vest on May 14, 2027, meaning the director earns full rights to the shares on that future date if vesting conditions are met.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider LEBLANC LEONARD J

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	754	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 119,629 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 754 shares Grant price basis: $105.99 per share Total holdings after grant: 119,629 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Shares granted 754 shares Annual equity grant of Common Stock

Grant price basis $105.99 per share Closing price on June 4, 2026 (Grant Date)

Total holdings after grant 119,629 shares Direct ownership following reported transaction

Transaction price per share $0.00 No cash paid; compensation grant

Grant date June 4, 2026 Date of equity award and pricing reference

Vesting date May 14, 2027 Date when equity grant vests

Key Terms

annual equity grant, vesting, Common Stock, Grant Date, +1 more

5 terms

annual equity grant financial

"Represents an annual equity grant of common stock calculated based upon $105.99"

vesting financial

"and vests on May 14, 2027."

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

Common Stock financial

"Represents an annual equity grant of common stock calculated based upon $105.99"

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.

Grant Date financial

"the Issuer's common stock on June 4, 2026 (the "Grant Date"),"

The grant date is the day a company formally gives an employee or contractor the right to receive stock-based compensation, such as stock options or restricted shares. It matters to investors because it fixes key terms—like the price, the start of the ownership clock, and when the award will affect the company’s financial statements and share count—so it can influence dilution, reported expenses, and potential future selling pressure.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

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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^*

LEBLANC LEONARD J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4281 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/04/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/04/2026		A		754	A	(1)	119,629	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:

1. Represents an annual equity grant of common stock calculated based upon $105.99, which was the closing price of the Issuer's common stock on June 4, 2026 (the "Grant Date"), and vests on May 14, 2027.

	/s/ Jeff Sensiba, Attorney-in-Fact	06/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did AXT (AXTI) director Leonard J. LeBlanc report in this Form 4?

Leonard J. LeBlanc reported receiving an equity grant of 754 AXT common shares. The award is a stock-based compensation grant, not an open-market purchase, and is tied to his service as a director of AXT Inc.

What is the value reference for Leonard LeBlanc’s AXT stock grant?

The stock grant was calculated using a reference price of $105.99 per share. This figure matches the closing price of AXT’s common stock on June 4, 2026, identified in the filing as the grant date.

When do Leonard LeBlanc’s newly granted AXT shares vest?

The 754-share equity grant to Leonard LeBlanc is scheduled to vest on May 14, 2027. Vesting means he gains full rights to the shares at that date, assuming all service or other vesting conditions are satisfied.

How many AXT (AXTI) shares does Leonard LeBlanc hold after this grant?

After receiving the 754-share award, Leonard LeBlanc directly holds 119,629 shares of AXT common stock. This total reflects his position immediately following the reported transaction in the Form 4 filing.

Was Leonard LeBlanc’s AXT transaction a market purchase or sale?

The transaction was a grant of 754 shares as equity compensation, not a market trade. The Form 4 uses transaction code “A,” indicating a grant, award, or other acquisition rather than an open-market buy or sell order.