Azenta (AZTA) director Quentin Koffey awarded 5,663-share $215K equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Koffey Quentin reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Azenta, Inc. director Quentin Koffey received an annual grant of 5,663 shares of common stock under the company’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan for Board service. No cash was paid for this award, which was valued at $215,000 using a $37.97 reference share price.

Following the grant, Koffey directly holds 10,698 shares. An additional 4,611,752 shares are reported as indirectly owned through entities he ultimately controls, with beneficial ownership disclaimed except for his pecuniary interest.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Routine director equity grant with large existing indirect stake disclosed.

Quentin Koffey, a director of Azenta, Inc., received an annual equity grant of 5,663 unrestricted common shares valued at $215,000, calculated using a $37.97 reference price. This is compensation for Board service under the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, not an open-market purchase.

The filing also reports 4,611,752 shares held indirectly through entities he ultimately controls, while he disclaims beneficial ownership except for any pecuniary interest. After this grant, his direct holdings total 10,698 shares. Overall, the activity appears routine and administrative rather than thesis-changing for investors.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Koffey Quentin

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	5,663	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 10,698 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 4,611,752 shares (Indirect, See footnotes)

Footnotes (1)

1. Annual grant of unrestricted shares under the Issuer's 2020 Equity Incentive Plan in connection with the Reporting Person's service on the Issuer's Board of Directors (the "Board"). The number of shares was determined based on an annual grant amount of $215,000 and a price per share of $37.97 based on the average daily closing price for the 20 trading-day period immediately preceding and including February 5, 2026. No amount was paid upon grant of the shares. By virtue of Reporting Person's position as ultimately controlling various entities that hold shares in the Issuer, the Reporting person may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of these shares for purposes of Rule 16a-1(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of any of these shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein. The Reporting Person continues to serve as a director of the Board and as a result, the entities referenced in footnote 3 are directors by deputization for purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act.

Key Figures

Annual equity grant: 5,663 shares Grant value: $215,000 Reference share price: $37.97 per share +2 more

5 metrics

Annual equity grant 5,663 shares Unrestricted common stock for Board service

Grant value $215,000 Annual grant amount used to size award

Reference share price $37.97 per share 20-day average closing price including Feb 5, 2026

Direct holdings after grant 10,698 shares Common stock held directly post-transaction

Indirectly held shares 4,611,752 shares Reported through controlled entities with partial beneficial interest

Key Terms

Annual grant, 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, unrestricted shares, beneficial owner, +2 more

6 terms

Annual grant financial

"Annual grant of unrestricted shares under the Issuer's 2020 Equity Incentive Plan"

2020 Equity Incentive Plan financial

"under the Issuer's 2020 Equity Incentive Plan in connection with the Reporting Person's service"

unrestricted shares financial

"Annual grant of unrestricted shares under the Issuer's 2020 Equity Incentive Plan"

beneficial owner financial

"the Reporting person may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of these shares"

A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.

Rule 16a-1(a) regulatory

"for purposes of Rule 16a-1(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"

Section 16 regulatory

"entities referenced in footnote 3 are directors by deputization for purposes of Section 16"

Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Koffey Quentin

(Last) (First) (Middle)

106 WEST 56TH STREET

10TH FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10019

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/05/2026

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	02/05/2026		A		5,663(1)	A	$0(2)	10,698	D
Common Stock								4,611,752	I	See footnotes(3)(4)

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. Annual grant of unrestricted shares under the Issuer's 2020 Equity Incentive Plan in connection with the Reporting Person's service on the Issuer's Board of Directors (the "Board"). The number of shares was determined based on an annual grant amount of $215,000 and a price per share of $37.97 based on the average daily closing price for the 20 trading-day period immediately preceding and including February 5, 2026.

2. No amount was paid upon grant of the shares.

3. By virtue of Reporting Person's position as ultimately controlling various entities that hold shares in the Issuer, the Reporting person may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of these shares for purposes of Rule 16a-1(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of any of these shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.

4. The Reporting Person continues to serve as a director of the Board and as a result, the entities referenced in footnote 3 are directors by deputization for purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act.

	/s/ Quentin Koffey	05/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Quentin Koffey receive in this Azenta (AZTA) Form 4 filing?

Quentin Koffey received an annual grant of 5,663 unrestricted Azenta common shares as compensation for serving on the Board. The award was issued under Azenta’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan and represents stock-based compensation rather than an open-market share purchase.

What is the value and reference price of Quentin Koffey’s Azenta (AZTA) share grant?

The grant was based on an annual amount of $215,000, using a reference price of $37.97 per share. That price reflected the average daily closing price over the 20 trading days ending on February 5, 2026, as described in the filing footnotes.

Did Quentin Koffey pay cash for the 5,663 Azenta (AZTA) shares granted?

No, Quentin Koffey did not pay cash for these shares. The filing states explicitly that no amount was paid upon grant, confirming this was a stock-based compensation award provided for his service on Azenta’s Board of Directors.

How many Azenta (AZTA) shares does Quentin Koffey hold directly after this grant?

After the grant, Quentin Koffey directly holds 10,698 Azenta common shares. This post-transaction figure in the filing reflects the addition of 5,663 unrestricted shares awarded under the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan to his prior directly held position.

What indirect Azenta (AZTA) holdings related to Quentin Koffey are disclosed?

The filing reports 4,611,752 Azenta shares as indirectly held through entities Koffey ultimately controls. He may be deemed a beneficial owner under Rule 16a-1(a) but disclaims beneficial ownership of those shares except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.

Why are the entities holding Azenta (AZTA) shares considered directors by deputization?

Because Quentin Koffey serves on Azenta’s Board, the filing states that the entities referenced in the beneficial ownership footnote are considered “directors by deputization” under Section 16. This treats those entities as directors for reporting purposes due to his Board role.