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nLIGHT (LASR) insider Form 4 shows 8k performance RSUs granted

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) Form 4 – insider equity award

Chief Accounting Officer James Nias reported the acquisition of 8,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 05-Aug-2025 (Transaction Code A). The RSUs were issued at $0 cost; 100% of the award will vest on 14-Aug-2025, subject to continuous service, after the Compensation Committee certified that performance conditions were met.

Following the grant, Nias’ total direct beneficial ownership rises to 74,195 shares/RSUs. No shares were sold and there were no derivative transactions disclosed. The filing signals retention alignment but is immaterial to LASR’s share count and does not affect financial guidance.

Positive

  • No insider selling; the filing reflects an award rather than a disposal, supporting perceived management confidence.
  • Performance-based RSUs link compensation to measurable results, aligning executive incentives with shareholder interests.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

TL;DR—Routine RSU grant; no sales; neutral impact on LASR valuation.

The CAO’s 8k-share RSU certification reflects standard performance-based compensation. With roughly 74k shares now controlled, insider ownership remains modest versus LASR’s ~44 mn shares outstanding, so dilution is negligible. The absence of disposals avoids bearish optics, yet the award size is too small to alter float or signal a major strategic shift. Overall market impact: neutral.

Insider Nias James
Role Chief Accounting Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 8,000 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 74,195 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.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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 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*
Nias James
(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 Accounting 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 8,000(1) A $0 74,195(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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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

Who filed the Form 4 for nLIGHT (LASR)?

James Nias, the company’s Chief Accounting Officer, filed the report.

What was the size of the insider transaction reported?

An 8,000-unit grant of restricted stock units (RSUs) was disclosed.

Were any shares of nLIGHT sold in this filing?

No. The filing shows an acquisition only; there were no sales.

When will the granted RSUs vest?

All RSUs are scheduled to vest on 14-Aug-2025, subject to continued service.

How many LASR shares does the CAO now own?

After the transaction, Nias beneficially owns 74,195 shares/RSUs.