Azenta grants 15,272 RSUs to legal chief

Azenta’s SVP, General Counsel and Secretary received a time-vested grant of 15,272 restricted stock units, raising his direct holdings to 84,000 shares.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Azenta, Inc. (symbol: AZTA) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Starr Ephraim reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) reported that Ephraim Starr, its SVP, General Counsel and Secretary, received a grant of 15,272 restricted stock units of common stock on September 14, 2026 under the company’s Equity Incentive Plan. The award was granted at no cash cost to him and is subject to time-based vesting, with 50% vesting per year beginning on September 14, 2027. Following this grant, he holds 84,000 shares of Azenta common stock directly. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported in connection with this transaction.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 15,272 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Starr Ephraim

Role SVP, Gen Counsel & Secretary

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common F1	15,272	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common — 84,000 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Grant of restricted stock units to the Reporting Person under the Company's Equity Incentive Plan. No amount was paid upon grant of the units. Because the units are payable solely in shares of common stock, they are reported in Table I of this Form 4. The units are subject to time-based vesting and will vest 50% per year, beginning on September 14, 2027, subject to the terms of the award agreement.

Key Figures

Restricted stock units granted: 15,272 units Shares held after transaction: 84,000 shares Vesting schedule: 50% per year +1 more

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Restricted stock units granted 15,272 units Equity Incentive Plan award to SVP, General Counsel & Secretary on September 14, 2026

Shares held after transaction 84,000 shares Direct holdings of Azenta common stock by Ephraim Starr following the grant

Vesting schedule 50% per year Time-based vesting of RSUs beginning on September 14, 2027

Grant price $0.00 per unit No amount was paid upon grant of the restricted stock units

Key Terms

restricted stock units, Equity Incentive Plan, time-based vesting, Rule 10b5-1

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restricted stock units financial

"Grant of restricted stock units to the Reporting Person under the Company's Equity Incentive Plan."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Equity Incentive Plan financial

"Grant of restricted stock units to the Reporting Person under the Company's Equity Incentive Plan."

An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.

time-based vesting financial

"The units are subject to time-based vesting and will vest 50% per year"

Time-based vesting is a schedule that gives employees or contractors ownership of granted stock or options gradually as they remain with a company, like unlocking rewards in a loyalty program the longer you stick around. For investors, it matters because it affects future share supply, management incentives and staff retention — all of which can influence company performance and dilution of existing shareholders.

Rule 10b5-1 regulatory

"No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported in connection with this transaction."

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

FAQ

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What equity award did Azenta (AZTA) grant to SVP and General Counsel Ephraim Starr?

Azenta granted 15,272 restricted stock units of common stock to SVP, General Counsel and Secretary Ephraim Starr on September 14, 2026 under the company’s Equity Incentive Plan. The filing states that no amount was paid upon grant of the units.

How do the new restricted stock units for AZTA’s SVP vest?

The filing states the restricted stock units are subject to time-based vesting and will vest 50% per year, beginning on September 14, 2027, subject to the terms of the award agreement.

What are Ephraim Starr’s total AZTA share holdings after this Form 4 transaction?

After the grant, Ephraim Starr directly holds 84,000 shares of Azenta common stock. This total includes the reported acquisition of 15,272 restricted stock units payable solely in shares of common stock.

Did AZTA’s SVP pay anything for the newly granted restricted stock units?

No. The footnote explains that no amount was paid upon grant of the restricted stock units. The award represents an equity-based compensation grant under Azenta’s Equity Incentive Plan rather than a purchase in the market.

Was the AZTA Form 4 transaction for Ephraim Starr under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox as false, and the footnote describes the transaction as a grant of restricted stock units, with no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan reported for this award.

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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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Starr Ephraim

(Last) (First) (Middle)

200 SUMMIT DRIVE

6TH FLOOR

(Street)

BURLINGTON MASSACHUSETTS 01803

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Azenta, Inc. [ AZTA ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, Gen Counsel & Secretary

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/14/2026

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	09/14/2026		A		15,272(1)	A	$0	84,000	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. Grant of restricted stock units to the Reporting Person under the Company's Equity Incentive Plan. No amount was paid upon grant of the units. Because the units are payable solely in shares of common stock, they are reported in Table I of this Form 4. The units are subject to time-based vesting and will vest 50% per year, beginning on September 14, 2027, subject to the terms of the award agreement.

Remarks:

	/s/ Ephraim Starr	09/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)