Azenta (AZTA) SVP uses 3,621 shares to cover RSU tax withholding

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Azenta, Inc. executive Starr Ephraim, SVP, General Counsel & Secretary, reported a tax-related share disposition. On May 15, 2026, 3,621 shares of common stock were delivered at $16.02 per share to satisfy withholding taxes tied to the vesting of 12,593 restricted stock units. After this tax-withholding transaction, the reporting person directly holds 68,393 shares of Azenta common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Starr Ephraim

Role SVP, Gen Counsel & Secretary

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common	3,621	$16.02	$58K

Holdings After Transaction: Common — 68,393 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares used for tax withholding: 3,621 shares Per-share value for tax withholding: $16.02 per share RSUs vesting: 12,593 restricted stock units +1 more

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Shares used for tax withholding 3,621 shares Common stock delivered for withholding taxes on May 15, 2026

Per-share value for tax withholding $16.02 per share Value applied to 3,621 common shares

RSUs vesting 12,593 restricted stock units Units vesting on May 15, 2026

Shares held after transaction 68,393 shares Directly owned Azenta common stock after disposition

Key Terms

restricted stock units, withholding taxes, tax-withholding disposition, Form 4

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

"in connection with the vesting on May 15, 2026 of 12,593 restricted stock units held by the reporting person"

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.

withholding taxes financial

"to satisfy the reporting person's obligations with respect to withholding taxes in connection with the vesting"

Withholding taxes are amounts a payer or government takes out of payments — such as wages, interest, or dividends — before the recipient gets the money, functioning like a cashier keeping part of a bill to pay taxes on your behalf. For investors this matters because it reduces the cash they actually receive, affects net returns and yield calculations, and may require additional paperwork or treaty claims to recover or offset the withheld amount against final tax bills.

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/18/2026 - 04:10 PM

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^*

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)
05/15/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common	05/15/2026		F		3,621⁽¹⁾	D	$16.02	68,393	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. The sale of shares by the reporting person to satisfy the reporting person's obligations with respect to withholding taxes in connection with the vesting on May 15, 2026 of 12,593 restricted stock units held by the reporting person.

	/s/ Ephraim Starr	05/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Azenta (AZTA) report for Starr Ephraim?

Azenta reported that executive Starr Ephraim delivered 3,621 shares of common stock to cover withholding taxes. The transaction was recorded as a tax-withholding disposition related to the vesting of 12,593 restricted stock units on May 15, 2026.

Was the Azenta (AZTA) Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?

The Form 4 describes the transaction as a tax-withholding disposition, not a standard open-market trade. Shares were used to satisfy the reporting person’s withholding tax obligations arising from the vesting of 12,593 restricted stock units on May 15, 2026.

How many Azenta (AZTA) shares did Starr Ephraim use for tax withholding?

Starr Ephraim used 3,621 Azenta common shares to satisfy withholding taxes. The Form 4 shows these shares at a value of $16.02 per share, in connection with the vesting of 12,593 restricted stock units on May 15, 2026.

How many Azenta (AZTA) shares does Starr Ephraim hold after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the tax-withholding disposition of 3,621 shares, Starr Ephraim directly holds 68,393 shares of Azenta common stock. This post-transaction holding figure is reported in the Form 4 as total shares beneficially owned after the transaction.

What triggered the tax-withholding disposition reported by Azenta (AZTA)?

The disposition was triggered by the vesting of 12,593 restricted stock units on May 15, 2026. To meet withholding tax obligations arising from this vesting, 3,621 Azenta common shares were delivered, as detailed in the Form 4 footnote.