Hyperscale Data director receives 250K stock options
Hyperscale Data, Inc. director Robert O. Smith reported an award of stock options covering 250,000 shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $0.72 per share.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Hyperscale Data, Inc. director Robert O. Smith reported an award of stock options covering 250,000 shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $0.72 per share. The options expire on July 30, 2035.
The board granted these options on July 31, 2025. Half of the options vested and became exercisable once stockholder approval and NYSE American approval were obtained, with that vesting date on May 6, 2026. The remaining half vest in equal monthly installments over 24 months starting June 1, 2026. Following this grant, Smith holds 250,000 stock options from this award.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 250,000 shares
Grant/Award
1 txn
Insider
SMITH ROBERT O
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)
- F1. On July 31, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Issuer granted stock options to Mr. Smith 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
Option grant size: 250,000 options
Exercise price: $0.72 per share
Expiration date: July 30, 2035
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8 metrics
Option grant size
250,000 options
Stock options covering 250,000 shares granted to director
Exercise price
$0.72 per share
Conversion or exercise price of granted stock options
Expiration date
July 30, 2035
Option expiration for director grant
Immediate vesting portion
50% of options
Vested on May 6, 2026 after stockholder and NYSE American approvals
Remaining vesting period
24 months
Unvested 50% vests monthly over 24 months from June 1, 2026
Options held after grant
250,000 options
Total stock options from this award held following transaction
Stockholder approval date
April 10, 2026
Approval of option grants by Hyperscale Data stockholders
Exchange approval date
May 6, 2026
NYSE American approval triggering 50% vesting
Key Terms
Stock Options (Right to Buy), Class A Common Stock, vested and became exercisable, 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.
vested and became exercisable financial
"Fifty percent (50%) of these options vested and became exercisable"
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.
FAQ
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What did Hyperscale Data (GPUS) director Robert Smith report on this Form 4?
Director Robert O. Smith reported receiving stock options for 250,000 shares of Hyperscale Data Class A common stock at an exercise price of $0.72 per share. These options were granted as compensation and follow a multi-year vesting schedule tied to approvals and time-based vesting.
What is the exercise price and term of Robert Smith’s Hyperscale Data (GPUS) options?
The stock options have an exercise price of $0.72 per share and expire on July 30, 2035. This means Smith can purchase Hyperscale Data Class A common stock at $0.72 per share any time after vesting and before the expiration date, subject to plan terms.
How do the 250,000 Hyperscale Data (GPUS) stock options vest for Robert Smith?
Fifty percent of the 250,000 options vested when stockholder and NYSE American approvals were obtained, with vesting effective May 6, 2026. The remaining 50% vest in equal monthly installments over 24 months beginning June 1, 2026, creating a two-year vesting tail.
When were Robert Smith’s Hyperscale Data (GPUS) options granted and approved?
Hyperscale Data’s board granted the stock options on July 31, 2025. Stockholder approval came on April 10, 2026, and NYSE American approval on May 6, 2026. Those approvals triggered vesting of half the options as of May 6, 2026, according to the disclosure.
Are Robert Smith’s Hyperscale Data (GPUS) options part of a stock incentive plan?
The filing states that these stock options were issued outside of any Hyperscale Data stock incentive plan. That means they are a standalone option grant rather than being granted under an existing company equity incentive program, as described in the footnote.
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