Form 4: GWH director awarded 13,513 RSUs; vest by May 17, 2025

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ESS Tech (GWH) reported a Form 4 indicating a director acquired 13,513 shares of Common Stock on 10/13/2025 at a price of $0, represented by restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU corresponds to one share.

The RSUs vest on the earlier of May 17, 2025 or the day prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders. Settlement is deferred to within 30 days of the earlier of the director’s separation from service or a qualifying change of control under Section 409A. Ownership is reported as direct.

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^*

Quarls Harry

(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	13,513(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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FAQ

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

A director acquired 13,513 shares of Common Stock on 10/13/2025 at $0, represented by restricted stock units (RSUs).

How many RSUs were reported by the ESS Tech (GWH) director?

The filing reports 13,513 RSUs, each representing one share of Common Stock.

When do the reported RSUs for ESS Tech (GWH) vest?

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

What are the settlement terms for the ESS Tech (GWH) RSUs?

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

What ownership form is reported on the ESS Tech (GWH) Form 4?

The filing lists direct (D) ownership.

What security type is involved in the ESS Tech (GWH) Form 4?

Common Stock, represented by restricted stock units (RSUs) that convert to one share per RSU upon settlement.