Azenta grants CFO 30,544 restricted stock units

Azenta’s CFO received a time-vested equity grant of 30,544 restricted stock units, increasing his direct common stock holdings to 110,199 shares.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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

Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) reported that Lawrence Y. Lin, EVP, CFO and Treasurer, received a grant of 30,544 restricted stock units of common stock on September 14, 2026 under the company’s Equity Incentive Plan. No amount was paid for this award, and it is payable solely in shares of common stock.

The units are subject to time-based vesting and will vest 50% per year beginning on September 14, 2027, under the terms of the award agreement. Following this grant, Lin holds 110,199 shares of Azenta common stock directly. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this transaction.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 30,544 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Lin Lawrence Y.

Role EVP, CFO and Treasurer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common F1	30,544	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common — 110,199 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: 30,544 units Grant price per unit: $0.00 Shares held after transaction: 110,199 shares +2 more

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Restricted stock units granted 30,544 units Grant to EVP, CFO and Treasurer on September 14, 2026

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

Shares held after transaction 110,199 shares Direct ownership by Lawrence Y. Lin following the award

Vesting rate 50% per year Time-based vesting of restricted stock units beginning September 14, 2027

Vesting commencement date September 14, 2027 First vesting date for the time-based restricted stock units

Key Terms

restricted stock units, Equity Incentive Plan, time-based vesting, award agreement

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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.

award agreement financial

"subject to the terms of the award agreement."

An award agreement is a legal contract that spells out the terms of a pay or equity grant—such as stock options, restricted shares, or cash bonuses—given to an employee, director or consultant. It describes what is being granted, any conditions for keeping it (for example, earning it over time or meeting performance targets), and what happens if the person leaves or breaks rules. Investors care because these agreements affect company costs, potential share dilution and how executives are motivated and rewarded.

FAQ

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What equity award did Azenta (AZTA) grant to its CFO on September 14, 2026?

Azenta granted EVP, CFO and Treasurer Lawrence Y. Lin 30,544 restricted stock units of common stock on September 14, 2026 under the company’s Equity Incentive Plan, with no cash paid upon grant and settlement solely in shares of common stock.

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

The restricted stock units granted to Azenta’s CFO are subject to time-based vesting and will vest 50% per year, beginning on September 14, 2027, in accordance with the terms of the award agreement.

How many Azenta (AZTA) shares does the CFO hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, Azenta’s EVP, CFO and Treasurer holds 110,199 shares of Azenta common stock directly. This figure reflects his direct ownership position reported following the September 14, 2026 restricted stock unit award.

Did the Azenta (AZTA) CFO pay anything for the 30,544 restricted stock units?

No. The footnote states that no amount was paid upon grant of the 30,544 restricted stock units to Azenta’s CFO. The units are granted under the company’s Equity Incentive Plan and are payable solely in shares of common stock upon vesting.

Were the AZTA CFO’s reported transactions made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates that no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is affirmed for this filing. The grant is described as an equity award of restricted stock units under Azenta’s Equity Incentive Plan, not as part of a pre-arranged trading program.

What type of security was reported in the Azenta (AZTA) CFO’s Form 4?

The Form 4 reports a grant of restricted stock units payable solely in shares of Azenta common stock. Because settlement is only in common shares, the award is reported in the non-derivative section (Table I) of the Form 4.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Lin Lawrence Y.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O AZENTA, INC.

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)
	EVP, CFO and Treasurer

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		30,544(1)	A	$0	110,199	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, Attorney-in-fact for Lawrence Y. Lin	09/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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