AEye CEO granted 1M performance stock units

Fisch Matthew reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Fisch Matthew reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

AEye, Inc. CEO Matthew Fisch received a grant of 1,000,000 performance stock units, each equivalent to one share of common stock at vesting. The PSUs vest in three equal tranches if the company’s five-day average closing price reaches $3.00, $4.00, and $5.00 per share, respectively, before December 31, 2030. Any units not vested by that date will be forfeited. Following the award, Fisch holds 1,834,724 derivative-linked shares.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

CEO receives 1M performance-based stock units tied to future share price hurdles.

The CEO of AEye, Inc., Matthew Fisch, was granted 1,000,000 performance stock units with no exercise price. Each PSU can convert into one share of common stock if specific market-price goals are achieved, directly linking compensation to shareholder value.

The units vest in thirds when the company’s five-day trailing average closing price meets $3.00, $4.00, and $5.00 per share. Any PSUs that do not meet these price hurdles by December 31, 2030 will be forfeited, so actual realized value depends on long-term stock performance.

After this grant, Fisch’s reported derivative-related holdings total 1,834,724 shares, indicating a sizable equity-based incentive position. Subsequent company filings may show if and when these price hurdles are achieved and tranches vest over time.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 1,000,000 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Fisch Matthew

Role CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Performance Stock Units	1,000,000	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Performance Stock Units — 1,834,724 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Each performance stock unit ("PSU") is the economic equivalent of a share of common stock and represents the right to receive one share of common stock at vesting.
2. F2. The PSUs will incrementally vest when the Company's closing price, as reported on NASDAQ, based on a five-day trailing average: (i) meets or exceeds $3.00 per share, as to one-third of the PSUs; (ii) meets or exceeds $4.00 per share, as to one-third of the PSUs; and (iii) meets or exceeds $5.00 per share, as to one-third of the PSUs. To the extent any PSUs have not vested by December 31, 2030, such PSUs shall be forfeited in their entirety.

Key Figures

PSU grant size: 1,000,000 units Exercise price: $0.0000 per unit Underlying common stock: 1,000,000 shares +5 more

8 metrics

PSU grant size 1,000,000 units Performance stock units granted to CEO on June 1, 2026

Exercise price $0.0000 per unit Conversion or exercise price for PSUs

Underlying common stock 1,000,000 shares Shares of common stock underlying granted PSUs

Post-grant derivative holdings 1,834,724 shares Total derivative-related shares following transaction

Price hurdle 1 $3.00 per share Five-day trailing average needed for first one-third vesting

Price hurdle 2 $4.00 per share Five-day trailing average needed for second one-third vesting

Price hurdle 3 $5.00 per share Five-day trailing average needed for final one-third vesting

PSU expiry December 31, 2030 Unvested PSUs forfeited after this date

Key Terms

Performance Stock Units, PSU, five-day trailing average, vesting, +1 more

5 terms

Performance Stock Units financial

"Each performance stock unit ("PSU") is the economic equivalent of a share of common stock"

Performance stock units are a type of company award that grants employees shares of stock only if certain performance goals are met. They motivate employees to work toward specific company achievements, aligning their interests with those of shareholders. For investors, they can influence a company's future stock supply and reflect management’s confidence in reaching key targets.

PSU financial

"Each performance stock unit ("PSU") is the economic equivalent of a share of common stock"

A PSU is a company where the government owns a controlling stake and often plays a direct role in its management and strategy. Think of it like a business that operates with public oversight, similar to a town-run utility versus a private neighborhood service. Investors watch PSUs differently because government involvement can affect profits, dividend policies, regulatory treatment and stability, so these stocks may behave more like policy instruments than pure market-driven enterprises.

five-day trailing average financial

"based on a five-day trailing average: (i) meets or exceeds $3.00 per share"

vesting financial

"represents the right to receive one share of common stock at vesting"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

forfeited financial

"To the extent any PSUs have not vested by December 31, 2030, such PSUs shall be forfeited"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did AEye (LIDR) report for CEO Matthew Fisch?

AEye reported that CEO Matthew Fisch received a grant of 1,000,000 performance stock units. Each PSU is economically equivalent to one share of common stock and can settle in stock upon vesting if specified share price targets are met before December 31, 2030.

How many performance stock units were granted to AEye (LIDR) CEO?

Matthew Fisch was granted 1,000,000 performance stock units. These units carry a zero exercise price and each represents the right to receive one share of AEye common stock upon vesting, subject to the company achieving specified market-price hurdles over time.

What are the vesting conditions for AEye (LIDR) CEO’s performance stock units?

The PSUs vest in three equal parts based on AEye’s five-day trailing average closing price. One-third vests at $3.00 per share, another third at $4.00, and the final third at $5.00, if those price levels are reached before December 31, 2030.

When do AEye (LIDR) CEO’s performance stock units expire or get forfeited?

Any of the 1,000,000 performance stock units that have not vested by December 31, 2030 will be forfeited. This means Fisch only realizes value from PSUs if AEye’s stock price meets the specified thresholds before that expiration date.

What does each AEye (LIDR) performance stock unit represent for the CEO?

Each performance stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of AEye common stock. Upon satisfying vesting conditions tied to share price performance, each PSU entitles CEO Matthew Fisch to receive one share of common stock, aligning his upside with shareholders.

What are Matthew Fisch’s holdings after this AEye (LIDR) PSU grant?

Following the grant, the filing shows Matthew Fisch with 1,834,724 derivative-related shares. This figure includes the newly awarded 1,000,000 performance stock units and reflects his direct equity-based incentive exposure reported in this Form 4.

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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^*

Fisch Matthew

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/01/2026

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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

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
Performance Stock Units	(1)	06/01/2026		A		1,000,000		(2)	12/31/2030	Common Stock	1,000,000	$0	1,834,724	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each performance stock unit ("PSU") is the economic equivalent of a share of common stock and represents the right to receive one share of common stock at vesting.

2. The PSUs will incrementally vest when the Company's closing price, as reported on NASDAQ, based on a five-day trailing average: (i) meets or exceeds $3.00 per share, as to one-third of the PSUs; (ii) meets or exceeds $4.00 per share, as to one-third of the PSUs; and (iii) meets or exceeds $5.00 per share, as to one-third of the PSUs. To the extent any PSUs have not vested by December 31, 2030, such PSUs shall be forfeited in their entirety.

	/s/ Siraj Husain by power of attorney previously filed	06/02/2026
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