nLIGHT CEO granted 300,000 RSUs of common stock

Keeney Scott H reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Keeney Scott H reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

NLIGHT, INC. President and CEO Scott H. Keeney reported an equity award of 300,000 shares of common stock as a grant of restricted stock units (RSUs) at a price of $0.0000 per share.

The RSUs are subject to performance- and service-based vesting conditions. On May 5, 2026, the Compensation Committee certified performance, so 100% of the RSUs are scheduled to vest on May 14, 2026, if he continues serving with the company through that date.

After this award, Keeney directly holds 2,510,029 shares, including common stock and unvested RSUs, and indirectly holds 4,474 shares through the Keeney Family Revocable Trust, a revocable living trust for which he and his spouse serve as trustees.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 300,000 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider Keeney Scott H

Role President and CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	300,000	$0.00	$0.00
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,510,029 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 4,474 shares (Indirect, By Keeney Family Revocable Trust)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. 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 May 5, 2026, 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 May 14, 2026, subject to continued service with the Issuer through such date.
2. F2. Includes common stock owned and unvested restricted stock units.
3. F3. Keeney Family Revocable Trust is a revocable living trust for which the reporting person and his spouse are trustees

Key Figures

RSU grant size: 300,000 shares Grant price: $0.0000 per share Direct holdings after grant: 2,510,029 shares +3 more

6 metrics

RSU grant size 300,000 shares Restricted stock units of common stock granted at $0.0000 per share

Grant price $0.0000 per share Price per share for the 300,000 RSUs awarded

Direct holdings after grant 2,510,029 shares Common stock and unvested RSUs held directly after the transaction

Indirect trust holdings 4,474 shares Common stock held via Keeney Family Revocable Trust

RSU vesting date May 14, 2026 Date when 100% of the RSUs are scheduled to vest

Performance certification date May 5, 2026 Compensation Committee certified performance-based conditions for the RSUs

Key Terms

restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance- and service-based vesting requirements, Compensation Committee, revocable living trust

4 terms

restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial

"Represents an equal number of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Each RSU represents the right to receive a share..."

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.

performance- and service-based vesting requirements financial

"These RSUs were granted subject to performance- and service-based vesting requirements."

Compensation Committee financial

"On May 5, 2026, the Compensation Committee of the Issuer's Board of Directors certified the level of achievement..."

A compensation committee is a group within a company's leadership responsible for setting and reviewing how much top executives and employees are paid, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits. It matters to investors because fair and effective pay decisions can influence a company's performance, leadership motivation, and overall governance, helping ensure that the company’s management is aligned with shareholders’ interests.

revocable living trust financial

"Keeney Family Revocable Trust is a revocable living trust for which the reporting person and his spouse are trustees"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did NLIGHT (LASR) CEO Scott H. Keeney report?

Scott H. Keeney reported receiving an award of 300,000 restricted stock units of NLIGHT common stock at $0.0000 per share. This equity grant increases his direct holdings to 2,510,029 shares, including both common stock and unvested RSUs.

How do the 300,000 RSUs granted to NLIGHT (LASR) CEO vest?

The 300,000 RSUs vest based on performance and continued service. After the Compensation Committee certified the performance conditions on May 5, 2026, all RSUs are scheduled to vest on May 14, 2026, provided Scott H. Keeney remains in service through that date.

How many NLIGHT (LASR) shares does Scott H. Keeney hold after this Form 4?

Following the reported award, Scott H. Keeney directly holds 2,510,029 shares of NLIGHT common stock, including unvested RSUs. He also indirectly holds 4,474 shares through the Keeney Family Revocable Trust, where he and his spouse act as trustees.

What is the role of the Keeney Family Revocable Trust in NLIGHT (LASR) holdings?

The Keeney Family Revocable Trust is a revocable living trust for which Scott H. Keeney and his spouse are trustees. It holds 4,474 shares of NLIGHT common stock indirectly attributed to him, separate from his 2,510,029 shares held directly.

Was cash paid for the 300,000 RSUs granted to the NLIGHT (LASR) CEO?

No cash was paid for this award; the 300,000 restricted stock units were granted at $0.0000 per share. RSUs typically represent a right to receive shares in the future, subject to vesting conditions, rather than an open-market purchase.

Who approved the performance-based vesting for NLIGHT (LASR) CEO’s RSUs?

The Compensation Committee of NLIGHT’s Board of Directors certified the achievement of the performance-based conditions on May 5, 2026. Their certification triggered full vesting of the 300,000 RSUs on May 14, 2026, assuming continued service.

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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^*

Keeney Scott H

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/05/2026

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	05/05/2026		A		300,000(1)	A	$0	2,510,029(2)	D
Common Stock								4,474	I	By Keeney Family Revocable Trust(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

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 May 5, 2026, 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 May 14, 2026, subject to continued service with the Issuer through such date.

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

3. Keeney Family Revocable Trust is a revocable living trust for which the reporting person and his spouse are trustees

Remarks:

	/s/ Julie Dimmick, as attorney-in-fact	05/07/2026
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