Datavault AI (DVLT) director Helge Kristensen awarded 250,000 share grant

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Kristensen Helge reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Datavault AI Inc. director Helge Kristensen received 250,000 shares of common stock as an equity grant. The award was granted as compensation for his service on the board under the company’s 2018 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan at a stated price of $0.00 per share.

The 250,000 shares are scheduled to vest in equal installments from September 20, 2026 through September 20, 2029 on each March 20, June 20, September 20 and December 20, contingent on his continued service. Following this grant, Kristensen directly holds 581,566 shares of Datavault AI common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Kristensen Helge

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

Equity grant size: 250,000 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Post-grant holdings: 581,566 shares +2 more

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

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Stated transaction price for awarded common stock

Post-grant holdings 581,566 shares Total Datavault AI common shares held directly after grant

Vesting start date September 20, 2026 First vesting date for LTIP share installments

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

Key Terms

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

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2018 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan financial

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

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.

vest financial

"scheduled to vest in equal installments, beginning on September 20, 2026 and ending on September 20, 2029"

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.

LTIP Shares financial

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

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/22/2026 - 09:40 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^*

Kristensen Helge

(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/ Helge Kristensen	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 Helge Kristensen?

Datavault AI reported that director Helge Kristensen received an equity grant of 250,000 shares of common stock as compensation for board service. The grant was made under the 2018 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan at a stated price of $0.00 per share.

How many Datavault AI (DVLT) shares does Helge Kristensen hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Helge Kristensen directly holds 581,566 shares of Datavault AI common stock. This total includes the 250,000-share award granted as board compensation under the company’s 2018 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, subject to the vesting schedule described.

What is the vesting schedule for Helge Kristensen’s 250,000 Datavault AI (DVLT) shares?

The 250,000 LTIP shares vest in equal installments beginning September 20, 2026 and ending September 20, 2029. Vesting occurs on each March 20, June 20, September 20 and December 20, provided Kristensen remains in service to Datavault AI on each applicable date.

Why did Helge Kristensen receive 250,000 Datavault AI (DVLT) shares?

Helge Kristensen received 250,000 shares of Datavault AI common stock as compensation for his service on the company’s board of directors. The shares were granted pursuant to Datavault AI’s 2018 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan as a stock-based director compensation award.

Was Helge Kristensen’s Datavault AI (DVLT) stock grant an open-market purchase or a compensation award?

The filing shows the transaction as a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market purchase. The 250,000 common shares were received at a stated price of $0.00 per share as compensation under Datavault AI’s 2018 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan for board service.