Data Storage Corp (DTST) CEO awarded 160,600 RSU-based shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Data Storage Corp Chairman and CEO Charles M. Piluso received a grant of 160,600 shares of common stock through restricted stock units on February 9, 2026. The RSU award vested in full on the grant date and converts into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Following this equity grant, Piluso directly beneficially owns 250,032 shares of Data Storage Corp common stock.

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^*

Piluso Charles M.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O DATA STORAGE CORP

244 5TH AVENUE, SUITE 2821

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10001

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Data Storage Corp [ DTST ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/09/2026

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

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	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	02/09/2026		A		160,600(1)	A	$0	250,032	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the shares of the Issuer's common stock underlying a grant of a restricted stock unit ("RSU") to the Reporting Person on February 9, 2026, which vested in full on the date of grant. RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

	/s/ Wendy Schmittzeh, Attorney-in-fact	02/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did DTST report for Charles M. Piluso?

Data Storage Corp reported that Chairman and CEO Charles M. Piluso received a grant of 160,600 shares of common stock via restricted stock units on February 9, 2026. The award was reported as an acquisition on a Form 4 filing.

How many DTST shares were granted in the February 9, 2026 RSU award?

The February 9, 2026 restricted stock unit grant to Charles M. Piluso covered 160,600 shares of Data Storage Corp common stock. These RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis according to the filing’s explanation of responses.

Did the RSU grant to DTST’s CEO have a purchase price?

The RSU grant to Data Storage Corp’s CEO was reported with a price of $0 per share. This indicates it was a compensatory equity award, not an open-market purchase, and was coded as a grant, award, or other acquisition.

When did the DTST RSU award to Charles M. Piluso vest?

The restricted stock unit award to Charles M. Piluso vested in full on the February 9, 2026 grant date. The filing states that the RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis upon vesting, creating immediate share ownership.

How many DTST shares does Charles M. Piluso own after this transaction?

After the February 9, 2026 RSU grant, Charles M. Piluso beneficially owns 250,032 shares of Data Storage Corp common stock. The ownership is reported as direct in the Form 4, reflecting his position as Chairman, CEO, and a 10% owner.

What role does the reporting person hold at Data Storage Corp (DTST)?

The reporting person, Charles M. Piluso, is identified as Chairman and CEO of Data Storage Corp and a 10% owner. His roles and ownership status are disclosed in the Form 4, alongside the details of the restricted stock unit equity grant.