Hyperscale Data (GPUS) CEO awarded 2M stock options at $0.72

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hyperscale Data, Inc. reported that Chief Executive Officer William B. Horne received a grant of stock options covering 2,000,000 shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $0.72 per share, expiring on July 30, 2035. According to the disclosure, 50% of these options vested and became exercisable on May 6, 2026, once stockholders and the NYSE American approved the grants, with the remaining 50% vesting in equal monthly installments over 24 months beginning June 1, 2026. The company notes that these options were issued outside any stock incentive plan.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Horne William B.

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Options (Right to Buy)	2,000,000	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Options (Right to Buy) — 2,000,000 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Options granted: 2,000,000 options Exercise price: $0.72 per share Expiration date: July 30, 2035 +2 more

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Options granted 2,000,000 options Stock options to buy Class A common stock

Exercise price $0.72 per share Conversion or exercise price for options

Expiration date July 30, 2035 Option expiration for CEO grant

Vested on approval 50% of options Vest and exercisable as of May 6, 2026

Remaining vesting period 24 months Equal monthly vesting from June 1, 2026

Key Terms

Stock Options (Right to Buy), Class A Common Stock, vesting, NYSE American, +1 more

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Stock Options (Right to Buy) financial

"security_title: Stock Options (Right to Buy)"

Class A Common Stock financial

"underlying_security_title: Class A Common Stock"

Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.

vesting financial

"Fifty percent (50%) of these options vested and became exercisable"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

NYSE American regulatory

"approval of the option grants by the Issuer's stockholders and the NYSE American"

NYSE American is a stock exchange where companies can list their shares to be bought and sold by investors. It functions like a marketplace, helping businesses raise money and providing investors with opportunities to buy ownership in these companies. Its role is important because it facilitates the trading of smaller or emerging companies, offering investors access to a broader range of investment options.

stock incentive plan financial

"The stock options were issued outside of any Issuer stock incentive plan."

A stock incentive plan is a company program that gives employees or directors pieces of ownership or the right to buy shares over time, similar to receiving a bonus paid in company stock instead of cash. Investors pay attention because these plans align staff incentives with long‑term company performance but can also dilute existing shareholders and affect reported profits when grants are expensed, so they influence both ownership percentages and financial results.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Horne William B.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

11411 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS PARKWAY

SUITE 190

(Street)

LAS VEGAS NEVADA 89141

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Hyperscale Data, Inc. [ GPUS ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/06/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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
Stock Options (Right to Buy)	$0.72	05/06/2026		A		2,000,000		(1)	07/30/2035	Class A Common Stock	2,000,000	$0	2,000,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. On July 31, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Issuer granted stock options to Mr. Horne to purchase 2,000,000 shares of the Issuer's class A common stock. Fifty percent (50%) of these options vested and became exercisable on the date that receipt of approval of the option grants by the Issuer's stockholders and the NYSE American. Stockholder approval was obtained on April 10, 2026 and approval from the NYSE American was obtained on May 6, 2026, so May 6, 2026 was the date that these options vested and became exercisable. The remaining 50% vest in equal monthly increments over 24 months beginning June 1, 2026. The stock options were issued outside of any Issuer stock incentive plan.

Remarks:

	/s/ William B. Horne	05/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Hyperscale Data (GPUS) disclose about CEO William Horne’s new options?

Hyperscale Data disclosed that CEO William B. Horne received stock options for 2,000,000 shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $0.72 per share. These options are a compensation award rather than an open‑market stock purchase or sale.

How do the vesting terms work for the GPUS CEO’s 2,000,000 stock options?

The CEO’s options vested in stages. 50% vested and became exercisable on May 6, 2026, following stockholder and NYSE American approvals. The remaining 50% vest in equal monthly installments over 24 months starting June 1, 2026, providing gradual long‑term incentives.

What is the exercise price and expiration date of the GPUS CEO’s stock options?

The stock options granted to the GPUS CEO have an exercise price of $0.72 per share and expire on July 30, 2035. This gives the executive a long window to decide when to exercise, depending on Hyperscale Data’s share performance over time.

Were the new GPUS CEO stock options granted under a company stock incentive plan?

No. The filing states that the 2,000,000 stock options granted to the GPUS CEO were issued outside of any Hyperscale Data stock incentive plan. This indicates the award was structured as a stand‑alone grant rather than under an existing equity program.

When were Hyperscale Data (GPUS) shareholders and NYSE American approvals obtained for the CEO’s options?

Stockholder approval for the CEO’s option grants was obtained on April 10, 2026, and NYSE American approval followed on May 6, 2026. The company reports that May 6, 2026 was therefore the date when half of the options vested and became exercisable.

Is the GPUS Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or a compensation grant?

The Form 4 transaction for GPUS reflects a grant of stock options as compensation, not an open‑market purchase or sale of shares. The CEO acquired derivative securities (options) with an exercise price of $0.72, which may be exercised for Class A shares in the future.