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Digimarc (DMRC) CFO receives share awards as stock withheld for taxes

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Digimarc CORP EVP and CFO Charles Beck reported equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions in company stock. On May 15, 2026, he received awards of 26,796 and 2,011 shares of common stock at a reference price of $9.80 per share, and on April 1, 2026 he received 3,894 shares at $5.06 per share.

Also on May 15, 2026, 1,848 and 967 shares were returned to the company as a tax-withholding disposition for vested stock awards, rather than open-market sales. After these transactions, Beck directly owns 120,125 shares of Digimarc common stock.

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Insider Beck Charles
Role EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 26,796 $9.80 $263K
Grant/Award Common Stock 2,011 $9.80 $20K
Tax Withholding Common Stock 967 $9.80 $9K
Tax Withholding Common Stock 1,848 $9.80 $18K
Grant/Award Common Stock 3,894 $5.06 $20K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 118,114 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Shares traded back to the Company to cover tax liability for vested stock awards. Shares traded back to the Company to cover tax liability for vested stock awards.
May 15 grant 26,796 shares Common stock grant/award acquisition at $9.80 per share
Additional May 15 grant 2,011 shares Common stock grant/award acquisition at $9.80 per share
April 1 grant 3,894 shares Common stock grant/award acquisition at $5.06 per share
Tax withholding 1 1,848 shares Returned to company to cover tax liability at $9.80 per share
Tax withholding 2 967 shares Returned to company to cover tax liability at $9.80 per share
Tax-withholding total 2,815 shares Total shares used for tax-withholding dispositions
Direct holdings after 120,125 shares Total Digimarc common shares owned directly after latest transaction
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.
grant/award acquisition financial
"transaction_action: "grant/award acquisition""
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
vested stock awards financial
"tax liability for vested stock awards."
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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*
Beck Charles
(Last)(First)(Middle)
8500 SW CREEKSIDE PLACE
(Street)
BEAVERTON OREGON 97008
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Digimarc CORP [ DMRC ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026		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 Stock04/01/202604/01/2026A3,894A$5.0691,318D
Common Stock05/15/202605/15/2026A26,796A$9.8118,114D
Common Stock05/15/202605/15/2026A2,011A$9.8120,125D
Common Stock05/15/202605/15/2026F967(1)D$9.8119,158D
Common Stock05/15/202605/15/2026F1,848(2)D$9.8117,310D
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. Shares traded back to the Company to cover tax liability for vested stock awards.
2. Shares traded back to the Company to cover tax liability for vested stock awards.
Remarks:
On May 15, 2026, Digimarc Parent, Inc. (which subsequently changed its name to Digimarc Corporation) ("New Digimarc") became the successor of Digimarc Corporation (which became a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Digimarc and was converted to an Oregon limited liability company) ("Old Digimarc") pursuant to an agreement and plan of reorganization, including an agreement and plan of merger attached thereto. The merger and reorganization resulted in New Digimarc's becoming a parent holding company of Old Digimarc, but did not alter the proportionate interests of security holders.
/s/ Charles Beck05/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Digimarc (DMRC) CFO Charles Beck report in this Form 4?

Charles Beck, EVP and CFO of Digimarc, reported stock-based compensation awards and tax-related share withholdings in common stock. These transactions reflect routine equity compensation and tax payments, not open-market buying or selling of shares.

How many Digimarc shares were granted to CFO Charles Beck?

Beck received multiple grants totaling 26,796 and 2,011 shares on May 15, 2026, plus 3,894 shares on April 1, 2026. All were reported as grant or award acquisitions of Digimarc common stock at stated reference prices.

What are the tax-withholding dispositions reported for Digimarc CFO Beck?

Two transactions on May 15, 2026, involved 1,848 and 967 shares returned to the company. These were classified as tax-withholding dispositions to cover tax liabilities for vested stock awards, not discretionary open-market sales by the CFO.

What price levels are associated with Charles Beck’s Digimarc stock awards?

The reported stock awards reference prices of $9.80 per share for the May 15, 2026 grants and $5.06 per share for the April 1, 2026 grant. These figures reflect the values used in the Form 4 disclosures.

How many Digimarc shares does CFO Charles Beck own after these transactions?

Following the reported grants and tax-withholding dispositions, Beck’s direct ownership stands at 120,125 shares of Digimarc common stock. This total reflects his position after the most recent reported transaction in the Form 4.

Do these Digimarc Form 4 transactions indicate open-market buying or selling?

The filing shows grant or award acquisitions and tax-withholding dispositions, not open-market purchases or sales. Shares were awarded as compensation and some were returned to the company to satisfy tax obligations tied to vested stock awards.