IRIDEX (NASDAQ: IRIX) grants 116,540 shares as note interest

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

IRIDEX Corporation reported an insider share issuance involving a major holder. On 01/02/2026, Novel Inspiration International Co., Ltd., a 10% owner, received 116,540 shares of IRIDEX common stock at a stated price of $0 per share as reflected in the Form 4.

The filing explains that these shares were issued as a quarterly interest payment on a Convertible Promissory Note dated March 19, 2025 between IRIDEX and Novel Inspiration. After this transaction, Novel Inspiration is shown as beneficially owning 351,483 shares of IRIDEX common stock. The Form 4 is filed jointly by Novel Inspiration and Shih‑Yao David Lin, who is the sole officer, director and stockholder of Novel Inspiration, while the shares are owned directly by Novel Inspiration.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Novel Inspiration International Co., Ltd., Lin Shih-Yao David

Role 10% Owner | 10% Owner

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Stock	116,540	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 351,483 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. This Form 4 is filed jointly by Novel Inspiration International Co., Ltd. ("Novel Inspiration") and Shih-Yao David Lin. Mr. Lin is the sole officer, director and stockholder of Novel Inspiration. The shares were issued as a quarterly interest payment on the Convertible Promissory Note issued March 19, 2025 by the Issuer to Novel Inspiration. The shares are owned directly by Novel Inspiration.

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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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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^*

Novel Inspiration International Co., Ltd.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

VISTRA CORPORATE SERVICES CENTER

WICKHAMS CAY II

(Street)

ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA D8 VG1110

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
IRIDEX CORP [ IRIX ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/02/2026

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

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

	Form filed by One Reporting Person
X	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(1)	01/02/2026		J(2)		116,540	A	(2)	351,483	D(3)

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

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Novel Inspiration International Co., Ltd.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

VISTRA CORPORATE SERVICES CENTER

WICKHAMS CAY II

(Street)

ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA D8 VG1110

(City) (State) (Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

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

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Lin Shih-Yao David

(Last) (First) (Middle)

VISTRA CORPORATE SERVICES CENTER

WICKHAMS CAY II

(Street)

ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA D8 VG1110

(City) (State) (Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. This Form 4 is filed jointly by Novel Inspiration International Co., Ltd. ("Novel Inspiration") and Shih-Yao David Lin. Mr. Lin is the sole officer, director and stockholder of Novel Inspiration.

2. The shares were issued as a quarterly interest payment on the Convertible Promissory Note issued March 19, 2025 by the Issuer to Novel Inspiration.

3. The shares are owned directly by Novel Inspiration.

	Novel Inspiration International Co., Ltd, By: /s/ Shih-Yao David Lin, Chief Executive Officer	01/08/2026
	/s/ Shih-Yao David Lin	01/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did IRIDEX (IRIX) report in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows that Novel Inspiration International Co., Ltd., a 10% owner of IRIDEX, received 116,540 shares of common stock on 01/02/2026.

Why did Novel Inspiration receive 116,540 IRIDEX (IRIX) shares?

The filing states the 116,540 shares were issued as a quarterly interest payment on a Convertible Promissory Note dated March 19, 2025 between IRIDEX and Novel Inspiration.

How many IRIDEX (IRIX) shares does Novel Inspiration own after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, Novel Inspiration is shown as beneficially owning 351,483 shares of IRIDEX common stock.

Who are the reporting persons in this IRIDEX (IRIX) Form 4?

The Form 4 is filed jointly by Novel Inspiration International Co., Ltd. and Shih‑Yao David Lin, who is described as the sole officer, director and stockholder of Novel Inspiration.

Who directly owns the IRIDEX (IRIX) shares reported in this Form 4?

The filing notes that the shares are owned directly by Novel Inspiration International Co., Ltd.

What transaction code is used for the IRIDEX (IRIX) Form 4 entry?

The transaction is reported with transaction code "J" for 116,540 shares of common stock, indicating an acquisition reported as a non-derivative transaction.