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Blaize (NASDAQ: BZAI) General Counsel converts 75K RSUs, withholds 26,989 shares for taxes

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Blaize Holdings, Inc. General Counsel Evans Kimberly Peterson reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and related tax withholding. On June 1, 2026, 75,000 restricted stock units converted into 75,000 shares of common stock at $0.00 per share. To cover tax obligations, 26,989 shares of common stock were disposed of at $1.76 per share as a tax-withholding transaction, rather than an open-market sale. Following these transactions, Peterson directly holds 48,011 shares of common stock and 225,000 restricted stock units, which continue to vest 25% on June 1, 2026 and quarterly thereafter.

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Insider Evans Kimberly Peterson
Role General Counsel
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 75,000 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 75,000 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 26,989 $1.76 $48K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 225,000 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 75,000 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents the conversion of restricted stock units that vested on June 1, 2026. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Blaize Holdings, Inc. common stock. The restricted stock units vest 25% on June 1, 2026, and quarterly thereafter.
RSUs converted 75,000 units/shares Restricted stock units converted to common stock on June 1, 2026
Tax-withholding shares 26,989 shares Shares disposed at $1.76 per share for tax withholding
Tax-withholding price $1.76 per share Price used for 26,989-share tax-withholding disposition
Shares held after 48,011 shares Common stock directly held following transactions
RSUs outstanding after 225,000 units Restricted stock units remaining after 75,000-unit conversion
Restricted Stock Units financial
"security_title": "Restricted Stock Units""
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.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
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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
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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*
Evans Kimberly Peterson

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O BLAIZE HOLDINGS, INC.
4659 GOLDEN FOOTHILL PARKWAY, SUITE 206

(Street)
EL DORADO HILLS CALIFORNIA 95762

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Blaize Holdings, Inc. [ BZAI ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
General Counsel
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/01/2026
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 Stock06/01/2026M75,000(1)A(2)75,000D
Common Stock06/01/2026F26,989D$1.7648,011D
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$0(3)06/01/2026M75,000 (3) (3)Common Stock75,000$0225,000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents the conversion of restricted stock units that vested on June 1, 2026.
2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Blaize Holdings, Inc. common stock.
3. The restricted stock units vest 25% on June 1, 2026, and quarterly thereafter.
Remarks:
/s/ Emilie McLaughlin, as attorney-in-fact for Kimberly Peterson Evans06/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Blaize Holdings (BZAI) report for Evans Kimberly Peterson?

Evans Kimberly Peterson reported a conversion of 75,000 restricted stock units into Blaize Holdings common stock and a related tax-withholding disposition of 26,989 shares. These actions reflect routine equity compensation events rather than open-market buying or selling activity.

Did Blaize Holdings (BZAI) General Counsel sell shares in the open market?

No open-market sale is indicated. The Form 4 shows 26,989 shares disposed of at $1.76 per share as a tax-withholding transaction, used to satisfy tax obligations arising from the vesting and conversion of restricted stock units into common stock.

How many Blaize Holdings (BZAI) shares does Evans Kimberly Peterson hold after the Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Evans Kimberly Peterson directly holds 48,011 shares of Blaize Holdings common stock. She also holds 225,000 restricted stock units, which represent contingent rights to receive additional common shares as they continue to vest over time.

What happened to the 75,000 restricted stock units reported for Blaize Holdings (BZAI)?

The 75,000 restricted stock units vested and converted into 75,000 shares of Blaize Holdings common stock on June 1, 2026. A portion of those resulting shares, 26,989, was then used to satisfy tax liabilities via a tax-withholding disposition transaction.

How do Blaize Holdings (BZAI) restricted stock units vest for Evans Kimberly Peterson?

The restricted stock units vest 25% on June 1, 2026, and then continue to vest quarterly thereafter. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Blaize Holdings common stock once the applicable vesting conditions are met.