nLIGHT CAO sells 1,025 shares to cover taxes

NLIGHT’s chief accounting officer sold shares only to cover taxes on vested RSUs and still holds 96,596 shares including unvested awards.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NLIGHT, INC. (LASR) reported that Chief Accounting Officer James Nias sold 1,025 shares of Common Stock on September 3, 2026 at a weighted average price of $40.69 per share. The sale was executed solely to cover tax withholding obligations from vesting restricted stock units under a mandated "sell to cover" arrangement and is described as not a discretionary transaction by the officer.

After this tax-related sale, Nias is reported to hold 96,596 shares of NLIGHT equity, which includes both common stock and unvested restricted stock units. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this transaction.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,025 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Nias James

Role Chief Accounting Officer

Sold 1,025 shs ($42K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock F1, F2, F3	1,025	$40.69	$42K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 96,596 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. This reported sale represents shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units. The sale is mandated by the Issuer's election to require the satisfaction of tax withholding obligations to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction and does not represent a discretionary transaction by the Reporting Person.
2. F2. The reported transaction involves sale transactions from $40.69 to $40.69 per share. The weighted average price per share was $40.69. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
3. F3. Includes common stock owned and unvested restricted stock units.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 1,025 shares Weighted average sale price: $40.69 per share Shares held after transaction: 96,596 shares

3 metrics

Shares sold 1,025 shares Common Stock sale by Chief Accounting Officer on September 3, 2026

Weighted average sale price $40.69 per share Price range from $40.69 to $40.69 per share for the reported sale

Shares held after transaction 96,596 shares Post-transaction holdings including common stock and unvested restricted stock units

Key Terms

sell to cover, restricted stock units, weighted average price per share

3 terms

sell to cover financial

"tax withholding obligations to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction"

Sell to cover is when a person who receives company stock through options or awards sells just enough shares immediately to pay required taxes, exercise costs, or fees, keeping the rest. Think of it like cashing part of a bonus to cover the tax bill so you can keep the remainder. For investors, it can create predictable small selling pressure and slightly change the number of shares actually held by insiders without increasing long‑term dilution.

restricted stock units financial

"in connection with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

weighted average price per share financial

"The weighted average price per share was $40.69"

FAQ

What did NLIGHT (LASR)'s Chief Accounting Officer report on this Form 4?

The Chief Accounting Officer, James Nias, reported a sale of 1,025 NLIGHT common shares on September 3, 2026, at a weighted average price of $40.69 per share, in connection with tax withholding on vesting restricted stock units.

Was the LASR insider sale by James Nias a discretionary trade?

No. The filing states the sale was mandated by NLIGHT’s election to satisfy tax withholding obligations through a "sell to cover" transaction and does not represent a discretionary transaction by James Nias.

How many LASR shares did the NLIGHT officer sell and at what price?

James Nias sold 1,025 shares of NLIGHT common stock in transactions from $40.69 to $40.69 per share, with a weighted average price of $40.69 per share, as disclosed in the Form 4 footnotes.

How many NLIGHT (LASR) shares does James Nias hold after this transaction?

Following the sale, James Nias is reported to hold 96,596 shares of NLIGHT equity. The filing notes this amount includes common stock and unvested restricted stock units.

Was the LASR Form 4 transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates no Rule 10b5-1 plan for this transaction, and the footnotes describe the sale as a mandatory sell-to-cover for tax withholding on RSU vesting.

What is the nature of the restricted stock units mentioned for NLIGHT (LASR)?

The filing explains that the reported post-transaction holdings include common stock and unvested restricted stock units, indicating that a portion of the CAO’s equity position consists of awards that have not yet fully vested.

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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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Nias James

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4637 NW 18TH AVENUE

(Street)

CAMAS WASHINGTON 98607

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/03/2026

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

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	09/03/2026		S		1,025(1)	D	$40.69(2)	96,596(3)	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. This reported sale represents shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units. The sale is mandated by the Issuer's election to require the satisfaction of tax withholding obligations to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction and does not represent a discretionary transaction by the Reporting Person.

2. The reported transaction involves sale transactions from $40.69 to $40.69 per share. The weighted average price per share was $40.69. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request by the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.

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

Remarks:

	/s/ Joseph Corso, as attorney-in-fact	09/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)