BK Technologies (NYSE: BKTI) CTO receives 497 RSUs equity award

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BK Technologies Corp CTO Avanic Branko received an equity grant. On February 2, 2026, he was awarded 497 restricted stock units (RSUs) of common stock at $0 under the company’s 2025 Incentive Compensation Plan.

Each RSU represents one share of common stock and will vest in five equal annual installments starting on February 2, 2027, subject to his continued employment. Following this grant, Branko beneficially owns 11,466 shares of common stock, including the 497 RSUs. He also holds stock options for 6,000 shares at $18.05, 6,000 shares at $11.65, and 10,000 shares at $12.27, with earlier option grants fully exercisable and the most recent option vesting in five annual installments beginning February 6, 2025.

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^*

Avanic Branko

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O BK TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

7100 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE

(Street)

WEST MELBOURNE FL 32904

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BK Technologies Corp [ BKTI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

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

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

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	02/02/2026		A		497(1)	A	$0	11,466(2)	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
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$18.05							10/30/2020(3)	10/30/2029	Common Stock	6,000		6,000	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$11.65							03/01/2022(3)	03/01/2032	Common Stock	6,000		6,000	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$12.27							02/06/2025(4)	02/06/2034	Common Stock	10,000		10,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents a grant of restricted stock units ("RSUs") under the Issuer's 2025 Incentive Compensation Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock. The RSUs vest in five equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date and on each anniversary date thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment with the Issuer through such date.

2. Includes 497 RSUs, which will vest in five equal annual installments beginning on February 2, 2027.

3. Fully exercisable.

4. The option is exercisable in five equal annual installments beginning on February 6, 2025.

	/s/ Scott A. Malmanger, as Attorney-in-Fact	02/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did BK Technologies (BKTI) disclose about CTO Avanic Branko’s new equity grant?

BK Technologies disclosed that CTO Avanic Branko received 497 restricted stock units on February 2, 2026 at $0 per unit. These RSUs were granted under the 2025 Incentive Compensation Plan and each unit represents one share of the company’s common stock.

How do Avanic Branko’s 497 RSUs at BK Technologies (BKTI) vest?

The 497 RSUs granted to Avanic Branko vest in five equal annual installments beginning February 2, 2027. Vesting continues on each anniversary thereafter, and each installment depends on his continued employment with BK Technologies through the applicable vesting date.

How many BK Technologies (BKTI) shares does CTO Avanic Branko beneficially own after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Avanic Branko beneficially owns 11,466 shares of BK Technologies common stock. This total includes the 497 restricted stock units granted on February 2, 2026, which will vest over five years subject to his continued employment.

What stock options does BK Technologies (BKTI) CTO Avanic Branko hold?

Avanic Branko holds stock options for 6,000 shares at $18.05, 6,000 shares at $11.65, and 10,000 shares at $12.27. Earlier grants are fully exercisable, while the latest option vests in five equal annual installments starting February 6, 2025.

Is the BK Technologies (BKTI) Form 4 for Avanic Branko a purchase or a grant?

The Form 4 reflects a grant, not an open-market purchase. Avanic Branko received 497 restricted stock units at $0 under the 2025 Incentive Compensation Plan, representing equity compensation rather than a cash-funded share acquisition.

What role does Avanic Branko hold at BK Technologies (BKTI) in this Form 4?

In this Form 4, Avanic Branko is identified as an officer of BK Technologies with the title Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The reported RSU grant and listed stock options relate to his position as a company executive.