First Finance commits $1.75M to ClearOne (CLRO) stock and warrants

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CLEARONE INC reported an insider transaction in which First Finance Ltd., a ten-percent owner, entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement to acquire equity in the company. First Finance agreed to buy 437,500 shares of common stock and a warrant to purchase up to 437,500 additional shares for a total purchase price of $1,750,000.

The transaction is expected to close on or around March 6, 2026. The warrants will become exercisable six months after the closing date and will expire two years after the closing date, providing a defined window during which First Finance may choose to purchase additional ClearOne common shares.

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^*

First Finance Ltd.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

520 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE,

SUITE 650

(Street)

NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CLEARONE INC [ CLRO ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/02/2026

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

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

	Form filed by One Reporting Person
X	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	03/02/2026		P		437,500	A	$4	1,641,162	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
Common Stock Purchase Warrant	$5	03/02/2026		P		437,500		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	437,500	(1)	437,500	D

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

First Finance Ltd.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

520 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE,

SUITE 650

(Street)

NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660

(City) (State) (Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

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

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

HROMYK ANDREW

(Last) (First) (Middle)

520 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE,

SUITE 650

(Street)

NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660

(City) (State) (Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. On March 2, 2026, First Finance Ltd. entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Clear One Inc. (the "Issuer") pursuant to which First Finance Ltd. agreed to acquire, for a total purchase price of $1,750,000, (i) 437,500 shares of the Issuer's common stock and (ii) a warrant to purchase up to 437,500 shares of common stock. The transaction is expected to close on or around March 6, 2026. The warrants are exercisable six months from the closing date and will expire two years from the closing date.

	/s/ Andrew Hromyk Authorized Signatory of First Finance Ltd.	03/05/2026
	/s/ Andrew Hromyk	03/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did First Finance Ltd. report at ClearOne (CLRO)?

First Finance Ltd. reported an agreement to acquire ClearOne securities. It plans to purchase 437,500 common shares and a warrant for up to 437,500 additional shares under a Securities Purchase Agreement with a total price of $1,750,000.

How many ClearOne (CLRO) shares and warrants is First Finance Ltd. acquiring?

First Finance Ltd. agreed to acquire 437,500 ClearOne common shares and a warrant for up to 437,500 additional shares. This structure combines an immediate equity position with the option to buy more shares later during the warrant’s exercise period.

What total price is First Finance Ltd. paying for the ClearOne (CLRO) securities?

First Finance Ltd. agreed to pay a total of $1,750,000 for the ClearOne securities. This amount covers both the purchase of 437,500 common shares and the acquisition of a warrant to buy up to an additional 437,500 ClearOne common shares.

When is the ClearOne (CLRO) and First Finance Ltd. securities transaction expected to close?

The transaction between ClearOne and First Finance Ltd. is expected to close on or around March 6, 2026. Closing will complete the purchase of the 437,500 common shares and the warrant, after which the timing of warrant exercisability will be measured.

What are the exercise terms for the ClearOne (CLRO) warrant acquired by First Finance Ltd.?

The ClearOne warrant acquired by First Finance Ltd. becomes exercisable six months after the closing date and will expire two years after the closing date. During this period, First Finance may purchase up to 437,500 additional ClearOne common shares under the warrant.

Who is the primary entity involved in the ClearOne (CLRO) Form 4 insider purchase?

The primary entity involved is First Finance Ltd., identified as a ten-percent owner of ClearOne. It entered into the Securities Purchase Agreement to buy 437,500 common shares and a warrant for up to 437,500 more shares for $1,750,000.