Duos Technologies Insider Grant Vests After Board Resignation

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Form 4 filing overview for Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (DUOT)

On 04/09/2025, former Chairman and Director Kenneth S. Ehrman reported the acquisition of 10,000 shares of DUOT common stock under the company’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. These shares were originally granted on 04/01/2025 with a one-year vesting schedule, but, following Mr. Ehrman’s resignation on 04/09/2025, the vesting period was accelerated to a 90-day cliff, resulting in full vesting on 07/08/2025.

After the transaction, Mr. Ehrman’s direct beneficial ownership stands at 91,768 shares. No derivative securities were reported.

The filing confirms Mr. Ehrman’s change in role — he is no longer Chairman or Director — and that the report was submitted by a single reporting person.

Positive

• None.

Negative

• Resignation of Chairman/Director on 04/09/2025 represents a leadership change that may concern governance-focused investors.

Insights

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Insider grant vests after resignation; board change noted; limited market impact expected.

The Form 4 discloses an insider equity grant of 10,000 shares to former Chairman Kenneth S. Ehrman, with accelerated vesting triggered by his 04/09/2025 resignation. His total direct holdings rise to 91,768 shares, indicating he retains a meaningful equity stake despite leaving the board. No derivative positions were reported. While leadership departures can raise governance questions, this individual grant is modest relative to typical trading volume and market cap, implying low immediate financial impact for shareholders.

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Routine Form 4; 10k-share award, accelerated vesting, ownership now 91.8k shares.

The filing is primarily administrative, documenting shares awarded under the 2021 plan. Absence of sale activity suggests no liquidity event or bearish signal from the insider. The accelerated vesting clause following Ehrman’s resignation reflects standard plan flexibility. Without pricing data, valuation of the award cannot be determined from the filing. Overall, the transaction does not materially alter DUOT’s share structure or float.

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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X

Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

EHRMAN KENNETH S

(Last) (First) (Middle)

7660 CENTURION PARKWAY

SUITE 100

(Street)

JACKSONVILLE FL 32256

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. [ DUOT ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/09/2025

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, $0.001 par value	04/09/2025		A		10,000	A	(1)	91,768(2)	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. These shares were granted to Mr. Ehrman pursuant to the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, and were subject to a 90-day cliff vesting period. All of the shares vested on July 8, 2025.

2. Mr. Erhman resigned as Chairman and a Director on April 9, 2025. As of that date, the vesting period of the 10,000 shares granted to him on April 1, 2025 was changed from one year from the date of grant to 90 days from April 9, 2025. All of these shares vested on July 8, 2025.

	/s/ Kenneth S. Ehrman	07/09/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many DUOT shares did Kenneth S. Ehrman acquire?

He acquired 10,000 shares of Duos Technologies Group common stock.

What is Kenneth S. Ehrman's total ownership after the transaction?

His direct beneficial ownership stands at 91,768 DUOT shares.

When did the acquired shares fully vest?

All 10,000 shares vested on 07/08/2025 after a 90-day cliff period.

Did the filing report any derivative securities?

No, the Form 4 shows no derivative securities acquired or disposed of.

What corporate role did Kenneth S. Ehrman hold prior to the filing?

He was the Chairman and a Director of Duos Technologies Group until resigning on 04/09/2025.