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Executive VP at Koss (NASDAQ: KOSS) receives 100,000 stock options

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KOSS CORP Executive Vice President Michael J. Koss Jr. received a grant of stock options covering 100,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $4.73 per share. These options vest in four equal annual installments beginning on May 6, 2027, and expire on May 6, 2031.

After this filing, he holds 26,000 shares of Koss common stock directly and 12 shares indirectly through an ESOP, alongside the newly granted options. The grant is compensation-related and does not reflect an open-market purchase or sale.

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Insider Koss Michael J Jr
Role Executive Vice President
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Options (Right to Buy) 100,000 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Options (Right to Buy) — 100,000 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 26,000 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 12 shares (Indirect, ESOP)
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Options Granted 100,000 options Stock Options (Right to Buy) grant to EVP
Exercise Price $4.73 per share Exercise price for 100,000 stock options
Option Expiration May 6, 2031 Expiration date of granted stock options
Direct Share Holdings 26,000 shares Common stock held directly after transactions
Indirect ESOP Holdings 12 shares Common stock held indirectly via ESOP after transactions
Stock Options (Right to Buy) financial
"security_title: "Stock Options (Right to Buy)" with 100,000 underlying shares"
ESOP financial
"nature_of_ownership: "ESOP" for 12 indirectly held common shares"
An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a program that gives employees ownership shares in their company, often as part of their benefits package. It acts like a company-sponsored savings plan, allowing workers to have a stake in the company's success, which can boost motivation and loyalty. For investors, ESOPs can influence company decisions and stock value, making them an important aspect of corporate ownership and governance.
vesting financial
"These Stock Options vest in four equal annual installments beginning on May 6, 2027"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
Executive Vice President financial
"Michael J. Koss Jr. is listed with officer_title: "Executive Vice President""
An executive vice president is a high-ranking leader within a company who oversees major parts of its operations or strategies. Think of them as senior managers responsible for important areas, similar to a vice principal in a school hierarchy. Their role matters to investors because they help guide the company's success and decision-making at the top level.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
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*
Koss Michael J Jr

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O KOSS CORPORATION
4129 N. PORT WASHINGTON AVE.

(Street)
MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN 53212

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KOSS CORP [ KOSS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Executive Vice President
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/06/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock26,000D
Common Stock12IESOP
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Options (Right to Buy)$4.7305/06/2026A100,000 (1)05/06/2031Common Stock100,000$0100,000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. These Stock Options vest in four equal annual installments beginning on May 6, 2027.
/s/ Kim M. Schulte, as attorney-in-fact05/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did KOSS Executive Vice President Michael J. Koss Jr. receive in this Form 4 filing for KOSS?

Michael J. Koss Jr. received a grant of stock options for 100,000 KOSS common shares at an exercise price of $4.73 per share. The award is compensation-related, not an open-market trade, and increases his potential future equity exposure to the company.

What is the vesting schedule of the new KOSS stock options reported for Michael J. Koss Jr.?

The 100,000 KOSS stock options vest in four equal annual installments beginning on May 6, 2027. This means 25,000 options become exercisable each year over four years, aligning the Executive Vice President’s incentives with longer-term company performance.

When do the KOSS stock options granted to Michael J. Koss Jr. expire?

The KOSS stock options granted to Michael J. Koss Jr. expire on May 6, 2031. He can exercise vested options at $4.73 per share any time before that expiration date, subject to the terms of the company’s equity plan and applicable regulations.

How many KOSS common shares does Michael J. Koss Jr. hold after this reported transaction?

Following the reported transactions, Michael J. Koss Jr. holds 26,000 KOSS common shares directly and 12 shares indirectly through an ESOP. These shareholdings are in addition to the newly granted 100,000 stock options linked to KOSS common stock.

Is the KOSS Form 4 transaction a market buy or sell of shares by Michael J. Koss Jr.?

No, the key KOSS transaction is a grant of 100,000 stock options as compensation, not a market buy or sell. The filing also lists updated direct and ESOP holdings, but there are no coded open-market purchase or sale transactions reported in this data.