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Blink Charging (BLNK) CEO gets RSUs as shares withheld for taxes

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Blink Charging Co. President and CEO Michael C. Battaglia reported compensation-related equity grants and tax-withholding share dispositions. He received common stock awards of 404,930 shares and 205,357 shares, plus several restricted stock unit (RSU) grants under the company’s 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan.

Two transactions withheld a total of 36,751 shares of common stock at prices of $0.68 and $0.65 per share to satisfy tax obligations upon RSU vesting, which are not open-market sales. New RSU awards include time-based vesting and performance-based vesting tied to stock price hurdles and the resolution of material weaknesses in internal controls, following stockholder approval of an amendment to increase plan share reserves on June 30, 2026.

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Insider Battaglia Michael C.
Role President and CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 205,357 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 769,366 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 93,496 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share ("Common Stock") 205,357 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 32,993 $0.65 $21K
Grant/Award Common Stock 404,930 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 3,758 $0.68 $3K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 205,357 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share ("Common Stock") — 716,187 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 683,194 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The Reporting Person received restricted stock units granted under the Issuer's 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan (the "Plan"). Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock. The restricted stock units vest in three equal increments, one-third of which vested immediately and the remaining two-thirds to vest on the first and second anniversaries of April 14, 2026, the date the Issuer's Board of Directors approved the grant, which was subject to stockholder approval to increase the number of shares reserved for issuance under the Plan (the "Amendment") at the Issuer's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 30, 2026 (the "Annual Meeting"). The Issuer's stockholders approved the Amendment on June 30, 2026. Represents the total number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned, including 23,388 restricted stock units granted under the Plan that were inadvertently excluded due to administrative error. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock. The restricted stock units vest in three annual increments, one-third of which vested on February 24, 2026 and the remaining two-thirds to vest on February 24, 2027 and February 24, 2028, respectively. This transaction represents the withholding of shares of Common Stock to satisfy the tax withholding obligations following the vesting of restricted stock units. The Reporting Person received restricted stock units granted under the Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock. The restricted stock units vest in three annual increments on the first, second and third anniversaries of April 14, 2026, the date the Issuer's Board of Directors approved the grant, which was subject to stockholder approval of the Amendment at the Annual Meeting. The Issuer's stockholders approved the Amendment on June 30, 2026. This transaction represents the withholding of shares of Common Stock to satisfy the tax withholding obligations following the vesting of restricted stock units. The Reporting Person received restricted stock units granted under the Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock. The restricted stock units vest in 25% increments if the closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock meets or exceeds $3.00, $5.00, $7.50 and $9.00 per share, respectively, for 90 consecutive trading days, with 100% acceleration of vesting upon a change in control if the stock price hurdle is not met or exceeded by the value of the consideration paid to the Issuer's common stockholders in the change in control transaction. The grant of such restricted stock units was subject to stockholder approval of the Amendment at the Annual Meeting. The Issuer's stockholders approved the Amendment on June 30, 2026. The Reporting Person received restricted stock units granted under the Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock. The restricted stock units vest in full if the closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock meets or exceeds $2.25 per share for 60 trading days. The grant of such restricted stock units was subject to stockholder approval of the Amendment at the Annual Meeting. The Issuer's stockholders approved the Amendment on June 30, 2026. The Reporting Person received restricted stock units granted under the Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock. The restricted stock units vest in full upon the resolution of material weaknesses in the Issuer's internal controls over financial reporting and the approval by the Issuer's Board of Directors. The grant of such restricted stock units was subject to stockholder approval of the Amendment at the Annual Meeting. The Issuer's stockholders approved the Amendment on June 30, 2026.
Tax-withheld shares 36,751 shares Shares withheld to cover RSU tax obligations
Tax-withholding price $0.68 per share Common stock withheld in one F-code transaction
Tax-withholding price $0.65 per share Common stock withheld in another F-code transaction
Common stock award 404,930 shares Non-derivative grant at $0.00 per share
Common stock award 205,357 shares Additional non-derivative grant at $0.00 per share
RSU grant 769,366 RSUs Derivative award convertible into common stock
RSU stock price hurdles $3.00, $5.00, $7.50, $9.00 Share price targets for 25% vesting increments
Additional RSU hurdle $2.25 per share Full vesting if price held for 60 trading days
restricted stock units financial
"The Reporting Person received restricted stock units granted under the Issuer's 2018 Incentive Compensation 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.
2018 Incentive Compensation Plan financial
"restricted stock units granted under the Issuer's 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan (the "Plan")"
tax withholding obligations financial
"withholding of shares of Common Stock to satisfy the tax withholding obligations following the vesting of restricted stock units"
change in control financial
"100% acceleration of vesting upon a change in control if the stock price hurdle is not met"
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
material weaknesses in the Issuer's internal controls over financial reporting financial
"vest in full upon the resolution of material weaknesses in the Issuer's internal controls over financial reporting"
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Battaglia Michael C.
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O BLINK CHARGING CO.
17301 MELFORD BLVD.
(Street)
BOWIE MARYLAND 20715
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Blink Charging Co. [ BLNK ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President and CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share ("Common Stock")06/30/2026A205,357(1)A$0716,187(2)D
Common Stock06/30/2026F32,993(3)D$0.65683,194D
Common Stock06/30/2026A404,930(4)A$01,088,124D
Common Stock06/30/2026F3,758(5)D$0.681,084,366D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(6)06/30/2026A205,357 (6) (6)Common Stock205,357$0205,357D
Restricted Stock Units(7)06/30/2026A769,366 (7) (7)Common Stock769,366$0769,366D
Restricted Stock Units(8)06/30/2026A93,496 (8) (8)Common Stock93,496$093,496D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The Reporting Person received restricted stock units granted under the Issuer's 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan (the "Plan"). Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock. The restricted stock units vest in three equal increments, one-third of which vested immediately and the remaining two-thirds to vest on the first and second anniversaries of April 14, 2026, the date the Issuer's Board of Directors approved the grant, which was subject to stockholder approval to increase the number of shares reserved for issuance under the Plan (the "Amendment") at the Issuer's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 30, 2026 (the "Annual Meeting"). The Issuer's stockholders approved the Amendment on June 30, 2026.
2. Represents the total number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned, including 23,388 restricted stock units granted under the Plan that were inadvertently excluded due to administrative error. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock. The restricted stock units vest in three annual increments, one-third of which vested on February 24, 2026 and the remaining two-thirds to vest on February 24, 2027 and February 24, 2028, respectively.
3. This transaction represents the withholding of shares of Common Stock to satisfy the tax withholding obligations following the vesting of restricted stock units.
4. The Reporting Person received restricted stock units granted under the Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock. The restricted stock units vest in three annual increments on the first, second and third anniversaries of April 14, 2026, the date the Issuer's Board of Directors approved the grant, which was subject to stockholder approval of the Amendment at the Annual Meeting. The Issuer's stockholders approved the Amendment on June 30, 2026.
5. This transaction represents the withholding of shares of Common Stock to satisfy the tax withholding obligations following the vesting of restricted stock units.
6. The Reporting Person received restricted stock units granted under the Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock. The restricted stock units vest in 25% increments if the closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock meets or exceeds $3.00, $5.00, $7.50 and $9.00 per share, respectively, for 90 consecutive trading days, with 100% acceleration of vesting upon a change in control if the stock price hurdle is not met or exceeded by the value of the consideration paid to the Issuer's common stockholders in the change in control transaction. The grant of such restricted stock units was subject to stockholder approval of the Amendment at the Annual Meeting. The Issuer's stockholders approved the Amendment on June 30, 2026.
7. The Reporting Person received restricted stock units granted under the Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock. The restricted stock units vest in full if the closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock meets or exceeds $2.25 per share for 60 trading days. The grant of such restricted stock units was subject to stockholder approval of the Amendment at the Annual Meeting. The Issuer's stockholders approved the Amendment on June 30, 2026.
8. The Reporting Person received restricted stock units granted under the Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock. The restricted stock units vest in full upon the resolution of material weaknesses in the Issuer's internal controls over financial reporting and the approval by the Issuer's Board of Directors. The grant of such restricted stock units was subject to stockholder approval of the Amendment at the Annual Meeting. The Issuer's stockholders approved the Amendment on June 30, 2026.
/s/ Michael C. Battaglia07/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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