Smartbird director Brown receives 57,471-share grant

The RSUs vest on the first anniversary of the grant, subject to continued service, with limited prorated vesting if service ends earlier.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Timothy O. Brown, a director of Smartbird, Inc. (BIRD), reported an award acquisition of 57,471 Class A Common Stock shares in the form of RSUs on September 30, 2026, with a reported per-share price of $2.61. The RSUs vest in full on the first anniversary of the Grant Date, subject to his continued service as a non-employee director. If his service ends earlier for a reason other than removal for Cause, a pro-rata portion vests at 1/12th of the total RSUs for each full calendar month of service from June 2026 through the end of the month in which service terminates, up to 100% of the award.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 57,471 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Brown Timothy O.

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock F1	57,471	$2.61	$150K

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 57,471 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. The RSUs shall vest in full on the first anniversary of the Grant Date, subject to Mr. Brown's continued service as a non-employee director through such date. If Mr. Brown's service as a non-employee director ends before the first anniversary of the Grant Date for any reason other than removal for Cause (as defined in the Plan), a pro-rata portion of the RSUs shall vest: 1/12th of the total RSUs for each full calendar month of service as a non-employee director from June 2026 through the end of the calendar month during which service terminates (not to exceed 100% of the award amount).

Key Figures

Award shares: 57,471 shares Reported per-share price: $2.61 per share Pro-rata vesting rate: 1/12th of total RSUs +1 more

4 metrics

Award shares 57,471 shares Class A Common Stock award in the form of RSUs on September 30, 2026

Reported per-share price $2.61 per share Award transaction

Pro-rata vesting rate 1/12th of total RSUs For each full calendar month of service under the stated early-termination condition

Maximum vesting 100% of the award amount Cap on pro-rata vesting

Key Terms

RSUs, Grant Date, Cause

3 terms

RSUs financial

"The RSUs shall vest in full on the first anniversary"

RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.

Grant Date financial

"on the first anniversary of the Grant Date"

The grant date is the day a company formally gives an employee or contractor the right to receive stock-based compensation, such as stock options or restricted shares. It matters to investors because it fixes key terms—like the price, the start of the ownership clock, and when the award will affect the company’s financial statements and share count—so it can influence dilution, reported expenses, and potential future selling pressure.

Cause technical

"other than removal for Cause"

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How many BIRD shares did director Timothy O. Brown receive?

Timothy O. Brown received an award covering 57,471 shares of Smartbird Class A Common Stock on September 30, 2026, with a reported price of $2.61 per share. The award is in the form of RSUs.

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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^*

Brown Timothy O.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O SMARTBIRD, INC.

1875 MISSION STREET, SUITE 130

(Street)

SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 94103

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Smartbird, Inc. [ BIRD ]

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)
09/30/2026

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
Class A Common Stock	09/30/2026		A		57,471(1)	A	$2.61	57,471	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. The RSUs shall vest in full on the first anniversary of the Grant Date, subject to Mr. Brown's continued service as a non-employee director through such date. If Mr. Brown's service as a non-employee director ends before the first anniversary of the Grant Date for any reason other than removal for Cause (as defined in the Plan), a pro-rata portion of the RSUs shall vest: 1/12th of the total RSUs for each full calendar month of service as a non-employee director from June 2026 through the end of the calendar month during which service terminates (not to exceed 100% of the award amount).

	/s/ Ann Mitchell	10/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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