AEye (LIDR) CFO logs RSU tax withholding and ESPP share purchase

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AEye, Inc. Treasurer & CFO Conor B. Tierney reported a routine tax-related share disposition tied to equity compensation. On the vesting of a restricted stock unit award, 26,549 shares of common stock were withheld at $1.89 per share to cover tax obligations, and no shares were sold in the market.

After this net settlement, Tierney directly holds 327,756 shares of AEye common stock. A footnote also notes that under the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 6,250 shares were acquired on April 30, 2026 at $1.7765 per share, reflecting ongoing participation in the plan.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Tierney Conor B

Role Treasurer & CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	26,549	$1.89	$50K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 327,756 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. The transaction reported on this form represents a net settlement related to the vesting of a restricted stock unit award and the withholding of shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting event. No shares of stock were sold. The total reflects additional shares of common stock acquired under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "ESPP"), which shares were acquired following the Reporting Person's last Section 16 filing. Under the ESPP, 6,250 shares were acquired on April 30, 2026 at a transaction price of $1.776500 per share.

Key Figures

Tax-withholding shares: 26,549 shares Tax-withholding price: $1.89 per share Shares after transaction: 327,756 shares +2 more

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Tax-withholding shares 26,549 shares Withheld for RSU-related tax obligations

Tax-withholding price $1.89 per share Value used for 26,549 withheld shares

Shares after transaction 327,756 shares Direct holdings following tax-withholding disposition

ESPP shares acquired 6,250 shares Acquired on April 30, 2026 under ESPP

ESPP purchase price $1.7765 per share Price for 6,250 ESPP shares

Key Terms

restricted stock unit, tax withholding obligations, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Section 16 filing

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restricted stock unit financial

"net settlement related to the vesting of a restricted stock unit award"

A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.

tax withholding obligations financial

"withholding of shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting event"

Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial

"shares of common stock acquired under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "ESPP")"

An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.

Section 16 filing regulatory

"shares were acquired following the Reporting Person's last Section 16 filing"

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^*

Tierney Conor B

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4670 WILLOW ROAD

(Street)

PLEASANTON CALIFORNIA 94588

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AEye, Inc. [ LIDR ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026

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	05/15/2026		F(1)		26,549	D	$1.89	327,756(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. The transaction reported on this form represents a net settlement related to the vesting of a restricted stock unit award and the withholding of shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting event. No shares of stock were sold.

2. The total reflects additional shares of common stock acquired under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "ESPP"), which shares were acquired following the Reporting Person's last Section 16 filing. Under the ESPP, 6,250 shares were acquired on April 30, 2026 at a transaction price of $1.776500 per share.

	/s/ Siraj Husain by power of attorney previously filed	05/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did AEye (LIDR) CFO Conor Tierney report in this Form 4?

AEye’s Treasurer & CFO Conor Tierney reported a tax-related share disposition tied to RSU vesting. 26,549 common shares were withheld at $1.89 per share to satisfy tax obligations, with no open-market sale, and his direct holdings now total 327,756 shares.

Were any AEye (LIDR) shares sold on the market in this Form 4?

No open-market sale occurred. The filing explains the 26,549-share disposition was a net settlement for tax withholding related to a restricted stock unit vesting, meaning shares were withheld to pay taxes rather than sold to outside buyers.

How many AEye (LIDR) shares does the CFO hold after this transaction?

Following the tax-withholding disposition, Treasurer & CFO Conor Tierney directly holds 327,756 shares of AEye common stock. This figure reflects his position after the RSU-related net settlement reported in the Form 4 filing.

What price was used for the AEye (LIDR) tax-withholding shares?

The tax-withholding disposition used a price of $1.89 per share for 26,549 AEye common shares. This value is applied solely to calculate the tax settlement amount related to the restricted stock unit vesting event described in the Form 4.

What ESPP activity did AEye (LIDR) disclose for the CFO?

A footnote states that under AEye’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 6,250 shares were acquired on April 30, 2026 at $1.7765 per share. These ESPP shares were obtained after the CFO’s last Section 16 filing and increase his overall equity participation.

Does this AEye (LIDR) Form 4 indicate routine compensation activity?

Yes, the Form 4 describes routine compensation-related activity. Shares were withheld to cover tax obligations on a restricted stock unit vesting, and a separate footnote notes additional shares acquired through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, typical for ongoing employee equity programs.