What compensation plan governs this Datavault AI (DVLT) share grant?

The grant is issued under Datavault AI’s 2018 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan. This plan provides equity-based compensation, with the 250,000 common shares granted to the director as part of his board service package, subject to multi-year vesting and continued service conditions.

Datavault AI (DVLT) director awarded 250,000-share LTIP grant with multi-year vesting

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gilbert Jeffrey M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Datavault AI Inc. director Gilbert Jeffrey M received a grant of 250,000 shares of common stock as compensation for board service under the company’s 2018 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan. The shares were granted at $0.00 per share and increase his direct holdings to 581,566 shares.

The 250,000 granted shares are scheduled to vest in equal installments on March 20, June 20, September 20 and December 20 of each year, beginning on September 20, 2026 and ending on September 20, 2029, as long as he continues serving the company.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Gilbert Jeffrey M

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	250,000	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 581,566 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Share grant size: 250,000 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Total holdings after grant: 581,566 shares +2 more

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Share grant size 250,000 shares Common stock award under 2018 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Equity compensation grant, not open-market purchase

Total holdings after grant 581,566 shares Director’s direct common stock ownership following transaction

Vesting start date September 20, 2026 First vesting date for LTIP shares, subject to continued service

Vesting end date September 20, 2029 Final vesting date for LTIP grant installments

Key Terms

2018 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, LTIP Shares, vest, board of directors

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2018 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan financial

"pursuant to the issuer's 2018 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan (the "Grant")."

LTIP Shares financial

"250,000 shares (the "LTIP Shares") of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share"

vest financial

"The LTIP Shares associated with the Grant are scheduled to vest in equal installments"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

board of directors financial

"received as compensation for the reporting person's service as a member of the issuer's board of directors"

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/22/2026 - 09:51 PM

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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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^*

Gilbert Jeffrey M

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O DATAVAULT AI INC., ONE COMMERCE SQ.,

2005 MARKET STREET, SUITE 2400

(Street)

PHILADELPHIA

PENNSYLVANIA

19103

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Datavault AI Inc. [ DVLT ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/20/2026

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

X	Form 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	04/20/2026		A		250,000⁽¹⁾	A	$0.00	581,566	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. 250,000 shares (the "LTIP Shares") of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the issuer were received as compensation for the reporting person's service as a member of the issuer's board of directors pursuant to the issuer's 2018 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan (the "Grant"). The LTIP Shares associated with the Grant are scheduled to vest in equal installments, beginning on September 20, 2026 and ending on September 20, 2029, on each March 20th, June 20th, September 20th and December 20th, so long as the reporting person remains in the service of the issuer on each such date.

	/s/ Dr. Jeffery M. Gilbert	04/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Datavault AI (DVLT) report for Gilbert Jeffrey M?

Datavault AI reported that director Gilbert Jeffrey M received a grant of 250,000 common shares as compensation. The award was issued at $0.00 per share under the 2018 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, increasing his direct holdings to 581,566 shares after the transaction.

How many Datavault AI (DVLT) shares did the director receive and at what price?

The director received 250,000 Datavault AI common shares at $0.00 per share as a compensation grant. This type of transaction reflects an equity award rather than an open-market purchase and forms part of his overall long-term incentive package for board service.

How do the new shares affect the director’s total Datavault AI (DVLT) holdings?

After the grant of 250,000 shares, the director’s direct ownership in Datavault AI increased to 581,566 common shares. This figure reflects his position following the award, providing a clearer picture of his current equity stake in the company after this compensation event.

How do the 250,000 Datavault AI (DVLT) LTIP shares vest over time?

The 250,000 LTIP shares vest in equal installments on March 20, June 20, September 20 and December 20 each year. Vesting begins on September 20, 2026 and runs through September 20, 2029, contingent on the director continuing to serve Datavault AI’s board.

Is the Datavault AI (DVLT) director grant an open-market purchase or a compensation award?

The transaction is a compensation award, not an open-market purchase. The filing labels it as a grant or award acquisition at $0.00 per share, given for service on Datavault AI’s board, with vesting spread over multiple years under the 2018 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan.