Azenta awards interim CEO 36,653 restricted stock units

Azenta’s interim CEO received 36,653 time-vested RSUs, raising his direct common share holdings to 44,058.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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

Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) reported that Interim CEO Martin D. Madaus received a grant of 36,653 restricted stock units under the company’s Equity Incentive Plan on September 14, 2026. No amount was paid for the grant, which vests 1/12 per month over twelve months and will settle in common stock, bringing his directly held shares to 44,058. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this award.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 36,653 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Madaus Martin D

Role Interim CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common F1	36,653	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common — 44,058 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Grant of restricted stock units to the Reporting Person under the Company 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 1/12 per month for twelve months.

Key Figures

Restricted stock units granted: 36,653 units Grant price per share: $0.00 per unit Shares held after transaction: 44,058 shares +1 more

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Restricted stock units granted 36,653 units Grant to Interim CEO on September 14, 2026 under Equity Incentive Plan

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

Shares held after transaction 44,058 shares Direct common stock holdings of Interim CEO after RSU grant

Vesting schedule 1/12 per month for 12 months Time-based vesting for the 36,653 restricted stock units

Key Terms

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

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restricted stock units financial

"Grant of restricted stock units to the Reporting Person under the Company 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 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 1/12 per month"

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.

FAQ

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What did Azenta (AZTA) disclose about insider Martin D. Madaus in this Form 4?

The filing reports that Interim CEO Martin D. Madaus received a grant of 36,653 restricted stock units on September 14, 2026 under Azenta’s Equity Incentive Plan, with no cash paid for the grant and settlement solely in common stock.

How many Azenta (AZTA) shares does Martin D. Madaus hold after this transaction?

After the reported grant, Interim CEO Martin D. Madaus directly holds 44,058 shares of Azenta common stock, as shown in the Form 4’s post-transaction holdings figure.

What is the vesting schedule of the 36,653 RSUs reported for AZTA’s interim CEO?

The 36,653 restricted stock units are subject to time-based vesting and will vest at a rate of 1/12 per month for twelve months, according to the footnote describing the award.

Did Martin D. Madaus pay anything for the Azenta (AZTA) RSU grant?

No. The Form 4 states that no amount was paid upon grant of the restricted stock units to Interim CEO Martin D. Madaus; they were awarded under the company’s Equity Incentive Plan.

Are the RSUs granted to Azenta (AZTA) interim CEO settled in cash or stock?

The filing states the restricted stock units are payable solely in shares of common stock, which is why they are reported in the non-derivative section (Table I) of the Form 4.

Were the Azenta (AZTA) insider transactions made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan applies to this grant; it is reported as a compensation-related award, not as a transaction under a pre-arranged trading plan.

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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^*

Madaus Martin D

(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)
	Interim CEO

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		36,653(1)	A	$0	44,058	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 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 1/12 per month for twelve months.

Remarks:

	/s/Ephraim Starr, Attorney-in-fact for Martin Madaus	09/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)