nLIGHT (LASR) director gets 3,150 RSUs vesting three years starting 2026

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

nLIGHT, Inc. director Gerald M. Haines II reported an initial equity award tied to his board service. On 01/05/2026, he acquired 3,150 shares of common stock at a price of $0, representing restricted stock units granted as director compensation. According to the footnote, these units vest one-third, or 33.33%, on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, as long as he continues serving as a non-employee director. After this award, he beneficially owned 3,150 shares directly.

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^*

HAINES GERALD M II

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/05/2026

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	01/05/2026		A		3,150(1)	A	$0	3,150	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. Initial award of restricted stock units vesting one-third (33.33%) on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to the non-employee director continuing to be a service provider with the company through each applicable vesting date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Julie Dimmick, as attorney-in-fact	01/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did nLIGHT (LASR) report on this Form 4?

The filing reports that director Gerald M. Haines II received an initial grant of 3,150 shares of common stock, issued as restricted stock units.

How many nLIGHT shares did Gerald M. Haines II acquire and at what price?

He acquired 3,150 shares of common stock on 01/05/2026 at a reported price of $0 per share as part of a restricted stock unit award.

What is the vesting schedule for the 3,150 restricted stock units at nLIGHT?

The 3,150 restricted stock units vest in three equal installments of 33.33% on each of the first three anniversaries of the 01/05/2026 grant date, contingent on continued service.

What is Gerald M. Haines II’s role and ownership status at nLIGHT after this grant?

He is a director of nLIGHT and, following the reported transaction, he beneficially owned 3,150 shares of common stock held directly.

Is this nLIGHT Form 4 transaction a stock grant or an open-market purchase?

The transaction is classified with code A and described as an initial award of restricted stock units, indicating a stock grant for director compensation rather than an open-market purchase.