ESS Tech (GWH) director reports 13,513 RSUs; 38,740 shares held

ESS Tech, Inc. (GWH) director reported an acquisition of 13,513 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 10/13/2025 at a price of $0, according to a Form 4.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 10/15/2025 - 04:46 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ESS Tech, Inc. (GWH) director reported an acquisition of 13,513 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 10/13/2025 at a price of $0, according to a Form 4. Following the transaction, the reporting person beneficially owns 38,740 shares directly.

Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock. The RSUs vest on the earlier of May 17, 2025 or the day prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders. The reporting person elected to defer settlement to a date within 30 days of the earlier of separation of service or a qualifying change of control under Section 409A.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 13,513 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Teamey Kyle

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	13,513	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 38,740 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. The reported shares are represented by restricted stock units ("RSUs") which vest on the earlier of (i) May 17, 2025 or (ii) the day prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders. The Reporting Person has elected to defer the settlement of these RSUs to a date within 30 days of the earlier of (i) his or her separation of service from the Issuer within the meaning of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code (Section 409A) or (ii) the date on which a change of control (as defined in the Issuer's plan) occurs, provided that such transaction qualifies as a change of control within the meaning of Section 409A.
2. F2. A portion of these securities are RSUs. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock.

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What did ESS Tech (GWH) disclose in this Form 4?

A director acquired 13,513 RSUs on 10/13/2025 at $0 and now beneficially owns 38,740 shares directly.

When do the reported RSUs for GWH vest?

They vest on the earlier of May 17, 2025 or the day prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders.

How many ESS Tech shares does the reporting person own after the transaction?

The Form 4 lists 38,740 shares beneficially owned following the reported transaction.

What is the value per RSU reported in the ESS Tech filing?

The transaction price is shown as $0 per RSU.

What does the deferral election under Section 409A mean for these RSUs?

Settlement is deferred to within 30 days of the earlier of separation of service or a qualifying change of control under Section 409A.

What does each RSU represent for ESS Tech (GWH)?

Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock.

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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^*

Teamey Kyle

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ESS TECH, INC.

26440 SW PARKWAY AVE., BLDG. 83

(Street)

WILSONVILLE OR 97070

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ESS Tech, Inc. [ GWH ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/13/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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
Common Stock	10/13/2025		A		13,513(1)	A	$0	38,740(2)	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reported shares are represented by restricted stock units ("RSUs") which vest on the earlier of (i) May 17, 2025 or (ii) the day prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders. The Reporting Person has elected to defer the settlement of these RSUs to a date within 30 days of the earlier of (i) his or her separation of service from the Issuer within the meaning of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code (Section 409A) or (ii) the date on which a change of control (as defined in the Issuer's plan) occurs, provided that such transaction qualifies as a change of control within the meaning of Section 409A.

2. A portion of these securities are RSUs. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock.

Remarks:

	/s/ Kate Suhadolnik, by power of attorney	10/15/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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