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Cohu (COHU) director granted 3,578 RSUs and holds large trust stake

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DONAHUE JAMES A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Cohu, Inc. director James A. Donahue reported a grant of 3,578 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of Cohu common stock upon vesting. The RSUs vest on the earlier of one year from grant or the next annual stockholders meeting, assuming continued board service.

Following this award, Donahue holds 13,835 RSUs directly. Separately, 385,413 shares of common stock are held indirectly through the Donahue Revocable Family Trust, for which James and Stacy Donahue serve as co-trustees.

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Insider DONAHUE JAMES A
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 3,578 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock (Indirect) -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 13,835 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock (Indirect) — 385,413 shares (Indirect, By James Donahue & Stacy Donahue Co-TTEE Donahue Revocable Family Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one share of Cohu, Inc. Common Stock upon vesting. The RSUs vest on the earlier to occur of (i) the one-year anniversary of the date of grant or (ii) the next Cohu, Inc. Annual Meeting of Stockholders (assuming continued service on the Board of Directors). Number of shares includes 3,578 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Cohu, Inc. Common Stock immediately upon the vesting date (assuming continued service on the Board of Directors).
RSUs granted 3,578 units Restricted Stock Units awarded on May 15, 2026
RSUs after grant 13,835 units Total Restricted Stock Units held directly after transaction
Indirect common shares 385,413 shares Common Stock held indirectly via Donahue Revocable Family Trust
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one share of Cohu, Inc. Common Stock upon vesting."
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
contingent right financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one share of Cohu, Inc. Common Stock upon vesting."
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"The RSUs vest on the earlier to occur of (i) the one-year anniversary of the date of grant or (ii) the next Cohu, Inc. Annual Meeting of Stockholders"
vesting financial
"immediately upon the vesting date (assuming continued service on the Board of Directors)."
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
Revocable Family Trust financial
"By James Donahue & Stacy Donahue Co-TTEE Donahue Revocable Family Trust"
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 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*
DONAHUE JAMES A

(Last)(First)(Middle)
17087 VIA DEL CAMPO

(Street)
SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA 92127

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
COHU INC [ COHU ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026
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
Restricted Stock Units05/15/2026A3,578(1)A$013,835(2)D
Common Stock (Indirect)385,413IBy James Donahue & Stacy Donahue Co-TTEE Donahue Revocable Family Trust
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one share of Cohu, Inc. Common Stock upon vesting. The RSUs vest on the earlier to occur of (i) the one-year anniversary of the date of grant or (ii) the next Cohu, Inc. Annual Meeting of Stockholders (assuming continued service on the Board of Directors).
2. Number of shares includes 3,578 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Cohu, Inc. Common Stock immediately upon the vesting date (assuming continued service on the Board of Directors).
/s/ Jeffrey D. Jones, by Power of Attorney05/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Cohu (COHU) report for James A. Donahue?

Cohu reported that director James A. Donahue received a grant of 3,578 Restricted Stock Units. These RSUs are compensation-related awards, not open-market purchases, and will convert into common shares if the vesting conditions tied to board service are met.

When do James A. Donahue’s new Cohu (COHU) RSUs vest?

The 3,578 RSUs vest on the earlier of one year from the grant date or the next Cohu annual stockholders meeting. Vesting requires that Donahue continues serving on the Board of Directors through the applicable vesting date specified in the award terms.

How many Cohu (COHU) Restricted Stock Units does James A. Donahue now hold?

After the latest award, James A. Donahue holds 13,835 Restricted Stock Units. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Cohu common stock once it vests, subject to his continued service on the Board of Directors.

What indirect Cohu (COHU) share holdings are associated with James A. Donahue?

The filing shows 385,413 shares of Cohu common stock held indirectly through the Donahue Revocable Family Trust. James and Stacy Donahue serve as co-trustees of this trust, which is identified as the owner of the indirect common stock position.

Are James A. Donahue’s new Cohu (COHU) RSUs an open-market purchase?

No, the 3,578 RSUs are recorded as a grant or award, not an open-market purchase. The transaction code "A" indicates a compensation-related acquisition, with no cash price per share and shares delivered only upon future vesting.