nLIGHT (LASR) Form 4: CFO Adds 85K Performance RSUs, No Sales

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

On 05 Aug 2025, nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) filed a Form 4 reporting that Chief Financial Officer Joseph J. Corso was granted 85,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) at $0 cost. The Compensation Committee certified achievement of the performance conditions on the same date, and all RSUs will vest on 14 Aug 2025, contingent on continued service.

No shares were sold or otherwise disposed of, and the filing lists no derivative security activity. After the grant, Corso’s total direct beneficial ownership rose to 251,362 shares, which includes unvested RSUs. The transaction represents routine, performance-linked equity compensation designed to align executive and shareholder interests without signaling open-market buying or selling.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine RSU grant; minimal immediate market impact; signals retention and alignment.

The 85,000-unit award enlarges the CFO’s stake to 251,362 shares but involves no cash outlay or open-market trade, so liquidity and price impact are negligible. Because vesting is performance-certified and due within days, the stock count will soon convert to common shares, causing modest dilution, likely immaterial against LASR’s float. For investors, the key takeaway is management retention and incentive alignment rather than any directional signal on fundamentals.

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR: Performance-based award supports pay-for-performance; governance risk low.

The grant follows board-level certification of performance metrics, demonstrating adherence to pay-for-performance principles. Immediate vesting after certification suggests targets were multi-year and already completed. No discretionary re-pricing or option reprieves are evident. From a governance standpoint, the filing shows transparent, rule-compliant disclosure with power of attorney signature, indicating standard practice and low governance concern.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Corso Joseph John

Role Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	85,000	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 251,362 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents an equal number of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Each RSU represents the right to receive a share of the Issuer's common stock on the date it vests. These RSUs were granted subject to performance- and service-based vesting requirements. On August 5, 2025, the Compensation Committee of the Issuer's Board of Directors certified the level of achievement of the performance-based conditions. As a result, one hundred percent (100%) of the RSUs will vest on August 14, 2025, subject to continued service with the Issuer through such date. Includes common stock owned and unvested restricted stock units.

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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^*

Corso Joseph John

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4637 NW 18TH AVENUE

(Street)

CAMAS WA 98607

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NLIGHT, INC. [ LASR ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/05/2025

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	08/05/2025		A		85,000(1)	A	$0	251,362(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. Represents an equal number of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Each RSU represents the right to receive a share of the Issuer's common stock on the date it vests. These RSUs were granted subject to performance- and service-based vesting requirements. On August 5, 2025, the Compensation Committee of the Issuer's Board of Directors certified the level of achievement of the performance-based conditions. As a result, one hundred percent (100%) of the RSUs will vest on August 14, 2025, subject to continued service with the Issuer through such date.

2. Includes common stock owned and unvested restricted stock units.

Remarks:

	/s/ Julie Dimmick, as attorney-in-fact	08/07/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many RSUs did LASR's CFO Joseph Corso receive on 05-Aug-2025?

He received 85,000 restricted stock units at a grant price of $0.

When will the granted RSUs to LASR's CFO vest?

All 85,000 RSUs vest on 14 Aug 2025, subject to continued employment.

What is the CFO's total beneficial ownership after the transaction?

Following the grant, Corso beneficially owns 251,362 shares of LASR, including unvested RSUs.

Did the Form 4 disclose any share sales by the CFO?

No. The filing shows no dispositions; only an acquisition of RSUs.

Were any derivative securities involved in this filing?

No derivative security activity was reported in Table II.