NLIGHT (LASR) CAO Nias receives 9,332 RSUs vesting in May 2026

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Nias James reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

NLIGHT, INC. Chief Accounting Officer James Nias reported an equity award of 9,332 restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock. The Compensation Committee certified the performance conditions on May 5, 2026, and 100% of these units are scheduled to vest on May 14, 2026, subject to continued service. Following this grant, Nias directly holds 103,231 shares, including common stock and unvested restricted stock units.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Nias James

Role Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	9,332	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 103,231 shares (Direct, null)

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 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. Includes common stock owned and unvested restricted stock units.

Key Figures

RSU grant size: 9,332 RSUs Post-transaction holdings: 103,231 shares RSU vesting date: May 14, 2026 +2 more

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RSU grant size 9,332 RSUs Award of restricted stock units reported on Form 4

Post-transaction holdings 103,231 shares Direct holdings after grant, including common stock and unvested RSUs

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

Performance certification date May 5, 2026 Compensation Committee certified achievement of performance conditions

Grant price per share $0.00 per share RSUs granted as compensation, not a market purchase

Key Terms

restricted stock units, performance- and service-based vesting requirements, Compensation Committee, certified the level of achievement, +1 more

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restricted stock units financial

"Represents an equal number of restricted stock units ("RSUs")."

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.

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..."

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.

certified the level of achievement financial

"certified the level of achievement of the performance-based conditions."

continued service financial

"subject to continued service with the Issuer through such date."

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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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)
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		9,332(1)	A	$0	103,231(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 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.

Remarks:

	/s/ Julie Dimmick, as attorney-in-fact	05/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did James Nias report for NLIGHT (LASR)?

James Nias reported receiving 9,332 restricted stock units of NLIGHT common stock as a compensation award. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share upon vesting, increasing his direct holdings to 103,231 shares, including existing common stock and previously granted unvested RSUs.

When will the 9,332 NLIGHT (LASR) RSUs reported by James Nias vest?

All 9,332 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest on May 14, 2026. Vesting occurs in full because the Compensation Committee certified that performance-based conditions were achieved, and it remains subject to Nias continuing his service with NLIGHT through that vesting date.

What conditions apply to the NLIGHT (LASR) RSUs granted to James Nias?

The RSUs are subject to both performance-based and service-based vesting requirements. The Compensation Committee certified performance achievement on May 5, 2026, and 100% of the units will vest on May 14, 2026, if James Nias remains employed with NLIGHT through that date.

How many NLIGHT (LASR) shares does James Nias hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported award, James Nias directly holds 103,231 shares tied to NLIGHT common stock. This figure includes both common stock already owned and unvested restricted stock units, as disclosed in the filing’s footnote describing the composition of his post-transaction holdings.

Was the NLIGHT (LASR) Form 4 transaction an open-market purchase or a compensation grant?

The Form 4 transaction is a compensation-related grant or award of 9,332 restricted stock units, recorded at a price of $0.00 per share. It is not an open-market purchase or sale, but an equity incentive tied to performance and continued employment.