Hyperscale Data director granted 250,000 stock options

Hyperscale Data, Inc. director Jeffrey Allen Bentz received a grant of stock options covering 250,000 shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $0.72 per share.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hyperscale Data, Inc. director Jeffrey Allen Bentz received a grant of stock options covering 250,000 shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $0.72 per share. These options expire on July 30, 2035 and represent a new compensation-related award.

According to the vesting terms, 50% of the options vested and became exercisable on May 6, 2026, after stockholder approval and NYSE American approval of the grants. The remaining 50% vest in equal monthly installments over 24 months beginning June 1, 2026. Following this grant, Bentz holds 250,000 stock options directly.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 250,000 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Bentz Jeffrey Allen

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Options (Right to Buy)	250,000	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Options (Right to Buy) — 250,000 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. On July 31, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Issuer granted stock options to Mr. Bentz to purchase 250,000 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.

Key Figures

Options granted: 250,000 options Exercise price: $0.72 per share Expiration date: July 30, 2035 +3 more

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Options granted 250,000 options Stock options to buy Class A common stock

Exercise price $0.72 per share Exercise price of granted stock options

Expiration date July 30, 2035 Option term end date

Post‑grant derivative holdings 250,000 options Total stock options held following transaction

Immediate vesting portion 50% of options Vested on May 6, 2026 after approvals

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

Key Terms

Stock Options (Right to Buy), Class A Common Stock, NYSE American, stockholder approval, +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.

NYSE American financial

"approval from the NYSE American was obtained on May 6, 2026"

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.

stockholder approval financial

"Stockholder approval was obtained on April 10, 2026"

Stockholder approval is formal consent given by a company’s shareholders, usually through a vote at a meeting or by proxy, for major actions such as mergers, asset sales, changes to corporate structure, or amendments to governance rules. Investors pay attention because the vote can enable or block steps that materially change a company’s direction, ownership or value—like neighbors voting to allow a major renovation that would alter a building’s use and worth.

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.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Hyperscale Data (GPUS) report for Jeffrey Allen Bentz?

Hyperscale Data reported that director Jeffrey Allen Bentz received a grant of stock options for 250,000 shares of Class A common stock. This is a compensation-related award, not an open-market trade, and increases his derivative holdings in the company.

How many Hyperscale Data (GPUS) shares are covered by the new stock options?

The grant to director Jeffrey Allen Bentz covers options to purchase 250,000 shares of Hyperscale Data’s Class A common stock. All 250,000 options are reported as held directly following the transaction, reflecting his full position from this specific award.

What is the exercise price and expiration date of the Hyperscale Data (GPUS) options?

The options granted to Jeffrey Allen Bentz have an exercise price of $0.72 per share and expire on July 30, 2035. This price is the cost per share if he chooses to exercise the options before they expire.

How do the Hyperscale Data (GPUS) options granted to Jeffrey Allen Bentz vest?

Fifty percent of the options vested and became exercisable on May 6, 2026, after stockholder and NYSE American approvals. The remaining 50% vest in equal monthly installments over 24 months starting June 1, 2026, creating a two-year vesting tail.

Did Jeffrey Allen Bentz buy or sell any Hyperscale Data (GPUS) shares in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows a grant of stock options to Jeffrey Allen Bentz, classified as an acquisition of derivative securities. It does not report any open-market purchases or sales of Hyperscale Data Class A common stock in this transaction.

Is the Hyperscale Data (GPUS) option grant to Jeffrey Allen Bentz part of a stock incentive plan?

The footnote states that the 250,000 stock options granted to Jeffrey Allen Bentz were issued outside of any Hyperscale Data stock incentive plan. This means they are a standalone award rather than part of an existing equity plan.

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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^*

Bentz Jeffrey Allen

(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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

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		250,000		(1)	07/30/2035	Class A Common Stock	250,000	$0	250,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. On July 31, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Issuer granted stock options to Mr. Bentz to purchase 250,000 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/ Jeffrey Bentz	05/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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