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Byrna Technologies (NASDAQ: BYRN) ex-CEO reports 9.9% stake after 565k-share RSU

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

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Byrna Technologies Inc. shareholder Bryan Scott Ganz and affiliated reporting persons disclose beneficial ownership of 2,296,635 shares of common stock, representing 9.9% of the class, based on 22,693,356 shares outstanding as of July 6, 2026. The stake includes shares held directly by Mr. Ganz, stock options exercisable within 60 days, and shares held through Northeast Industrial Partners LLC, family trusts, his spouse, and BSG Family Investment LLC, with Mr. Ganz disclaiming beneficial ownership of certain holdings except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

The amendment reflects material ownership changes from Mr. Ganz’s exercise of restricted stock units for 565,000 shares on July 24, 2026, which required no cash payment, and recent open-market trades, including NEIP’s sale of 42,200 shares at a weighted average price of $7.0351 and Mr. Ganz’s Inherited IRA purchase of 44,200 shares at a weighted average price of $3.4298. Following his March 2, 2026 retirement as chief executive officer, he has discussed options to address the decline in Byrna’s share price with other stockholders and states he does not believe a Section 13 “group” has formed, amending his Schedule 13D as a precaution.

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Beneficial ownership 2,296,635 shares Aggregate shares over which the reporting persons are deemed to have voting and dispositive power
Ownership percentage 9.9% Percent of Byrna Technologies common stock class represented by 2,296,635 shares
Shares outstanding 22,693,356 shares Common stock outstanding as of July 6, 2026, per Byrna’s Form 10-Q
RSUs exercised 565,000 shares Restricted stock units for common stock exercised by Bryan Scott Ganz on July 24, 2026
NEIP sale 42,200 shares at $7.0351 Weighted average sale price per share for NEIP transaction on July 7, 2026
Inherited IRA purchase 44,200 shares at $3.4298 Weighted average purchase price per share for Mr. Ganz’s Inherited IRA on July 17, 2026
Spouse purchase 8,000 shares at $3.39 Open-market purchase by Li Ganz (Mrs. Ganz) on July 17, 2026
beneficial ownership financial
"percentage of outstanding Common Stock which may be deemed to be beneficially owned"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
restricted stock units financial
"Mr. Ganz exercised restricted stock units for 565,000 shares of Common Stock"
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.
Schedule 13D regulatory
"amended by Amendment No.1 to Schedule13D filed on November 4, 2025"
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership ... except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein"
Inherited IRA financial
"Mr. Ganz, through an Inherited IRA, purchased 44,200 shares"

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FAQ

What triggered the latest Schedule 13D/A amendment for Byrna (BYRN)?

The amendment was triggered by Mr. Ganz’s exercise of restricted stock units for 565,000 shares on July 24, 2026 and related ownership changes. It also reflects recent open-market trades and discloses his discussions with other stockholders about options to address Byrna’s share price decline.

What recent Byrna (BYRN) stock transactions did the reporting persons make?

Recent trades include NEIP’s sale of 42,200 shares at a weighted average price of $7.0351, an additional 2,000-share sale at $6.19, Mrs. Ganz’s purchase of 8,000 shares at $3.39, and Mr. Ganz’s Inherited IRA purchase of 44,200 shares at a weighted average of $3.4298.

Did Bryan Scott Ganz pay cash to exercise his Byrna (BYRN) restricted stock units?

No cash was paid to exercise the restricted stock units. The amendment states that Mr. Ganz exercised RSUs for 565,000 shares of common stock previously issued as compensation, and no purchase price or borrowed funds were used in connection with this exercise.

Has a Section 13 "group" formed among Byrna (BYRN) shareholders mentioned in the filing?

Mr. Ganz states he does not believe a Section 13 "group" has formed with other stockholders. He is amending his Schedule 13D to disclose conversations about Byrna’s share price as a precaution in case those discussions later result in a group.

What is Bryan Scott Ganz’s current relationship to Byrna (BYRN)?

Mr. Ganz retired as chief executive officer of Byrna on March 2, 2026 and briefly served as a consultant under an advisory agreement. Since then, his principal occupation is founder and majority shareholder of Northeast Industrial Partners LLC, while remaining a significant Byrna stockholder.

How are the Byrna (BYRN) ownership percentages in the filing calculated?

Each reporting person’s percentage, including the combined 9.9% for Mr. Ganz and affiliates, is calculated using 22,693,356 Byrna common shares outstanding as of July 6, 2026, as reported in the company’s Form 10-Q, with Mr. Ganz disclaiming beneficial ownership of certain family and entity holdings.





12448X201

(CUSIP Number)
Bryan Scott Ganz
c/o Northeast Industrial Partners LLC, 300 Tradecenter Dr., Suite 7640
Woburn, MA, Zip
01801

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
07/24/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Consists of (i) 984,323 shares of common stock, par value $0.001, of Byrna Technologies Inc. ("Common Stock") held by Mr. Ganz, (ii) up to 516,667 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of stock options held by Mr. Ganz that are exercisable within 60 days of the date hereof (all of which are "out-of-the-money" as of the date hereof), (iii) 243,859 shares of Common Stock held by Northeast Industrial Partners LLC ("NEIP"), over which Mr. Ganz has shared voting and dispositive power, (iv)70,753 shares of Common Stock held by the Judith L. Ganz Trust VA 04-23-2015, of which Mr. Ganz serves as a trustee (the "2015 Trust"), (v) 11,800 shares of Common Stock held by Li Ganz (fka Li Zhang), Mr. Ganz's wife ("Mrs. Ganz"), and (vi) 469,233 shares of Common Stock held by BSG Family Investment LLC ("BSG"), the sole member of which is the BG 2025 Irrevocable Exempt Trust U/A dated 10/9/2025 (the "2025 Trust"), of which Mr. Ganz has the power to replace the trustee. Mr. Ganz serves as the manager of BSG. Mr. Ganz disclaims beneficial ownership with respect to the shares held by NEIP, the 2015 Trust, the 2025 Trust and Mrs. Ganz, in each case except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Consists of 243,859 shares of Common Stock held by Northeast Industrial Partners LLC.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Consists of 70,753 shares of Common Stock held by the Judith L. Ganz Trust VA 04-23-2015, of which Mr. Ganz serves as a trustee.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Consists of 11,800 shares of Common Stock held by Mrs. Ganz.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Consists of 469,233 shares of Common Stock held by BSG Family Investment LLC.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Consists of 469,233 shares of Common Stock held by BSG Family Investment LLC, of which the trust is the sole member.


SCHEDULE 13D


Bryan Ganz
Signature:/s/ Bryan Scott Ganz
Name/Title:Bryan Scott Ganz
Date:07/28/2026
Northeast Industrial Partners LLC
Signature:/s/ Bryan Scott Ganz
Name/Title:Manager
Date:07/28/2026
Judith L. Ganz Trust VA 04-23-2105
Signature:/s/ Bryan Scott Ganz
Name/Title:Trustee
Date:07/28/2026
Li Ganz (fka Li Zhang)
Signature:/s/ Li Ganz
Name/Title:Li Ganz
Date:07/28/2026
BSG Family Investment LLC
Signature:/s/ Bryan Scott Ganz
Name/Title:Manager
Date:07/28/2026
BG 2025 Irrevocable Exempt Trust U/A Dated 10/9/2025
Signature:/s/ Stephen Fessler
Name/Title:Trustee
Date:07/28/2026