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LIDR Form 4: Matthew Fisch RSU Net Settlement Withholds 3,795 Shares

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AEye, Inc. (LIDR) reporting person Matthew Fisch, who serves as CEO and a director, had a net settlement of vested restricted stock units on 08/15/2025. The transaction reflects the withholding of 3,795 shares to satisfy tax obligations; the filing clarifies no shares were sold. After the withholding, Mr. Fisch beneficially owns 321,551 shares of common stock, held directly. The Form 4 was submitted under a single reporting person filing.

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TL;DR: Insider tax-withholding from RSU vesting reduced holdings modestly; no open-market sale occurred.

The filing documents a routine net settlement related to the vesting of restricted stock units where 3,795 shares were withheld to cover tax obligations. This is a non-cash, compensation-related disposition rather than an active sale, and the reporting person retains a substantial direct stake of 321,551 shares. For investors, this is a standard executive compensation event with limited immediate market impact because the company reports no open-market disposal.

TL;DR: Standard governance disclosure: RSU vesting and tax withholding properly reported; no governance red flags evident.

The Form 4 shows timely reporting of a restricted stock unit vesting and associated share withholding to meet tax liabilities. The reporting person is both CEO and director, and the transaction was handled through net settlement, consistent with common compensation practices. The disclosure identifies the nature of the transaction and the resulting direct ownership. There is nothing in the filing suggesting unusual related-party activity or liquidity-driven insider selling.

Insider Fisch Matthew
Role CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 3,795 $2.54 $10K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 321,551 shares (Direct)
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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*
Fisch Matthew
(Last) (First) (Middle)
4670 WILLOW ROAD
(Street)
PLEASANTON CA 94588
(City) (State) (Zip)
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
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/15/2025
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 08/15/2025 F(1) 3,795 D $2.54 321,551 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.
/s/ Siraj Husain by power of attorney previously filed 08/18/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What transaction did Matthew Fisch report on Form 4 for LIDR?

The Form 4 reports a net settlement related to the vesting of restricted stock units where 3,795 shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations; no shares were sold.

How many shares does Matthew Fisch beneficially own after the reported transaction?

After the withholding, the filing shows Mr. Fisch beneficially owns 321,551 shares of AEye common stock held directly.

What is the transaction date reported on the Form 4?

The transaction date reported is 08/15/2025 for the RSU net settlement and withholding.

Did the Form 4 indicate joint filing or a single reporting person?

The Form 4 was filed by one reporting person (Matthew Fisch).