Form 4: HUGHES ANDREW S reports disposition transactions in LIDR

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HUGHES ANDREW S reported disposition transactions in a Form 4 filing for LIDR. The filing lists transactions totaling 16,482 shares at a weighted average price of $1.65 per share. Following the reported transactions, holdings were 185,443 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider HUGHES ANDREW S

Role Secretary & General Counsel

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	16,482	$1.65	$27K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 185,443 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

HUGHES ANDREW S

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4670 WILLOW ROAD

SUITE 125

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Secretary & General Counsel

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/15/2026

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	02/15/2026		F(1)		16,482	D	$1.65	185,443	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	02/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AEye (LIDR) report on this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports a tax-withholding disposition of AEye common stock by officer Andrew S. Hughes. It reflects shares withheld to cover taxes upon vesting of a restricted stock unit award, rather than an open-market sale of shares.

How many AEye (LIDR) shares were used for tax withholding?

A total of 16,482 shares of AEye common stock were disposed of to satisfy tax withholding obligations. This occurred in connection with the vesting of a restricted stock unit award on February 15, 2026, and was recorded at a price of $1.65 per share.

Was the AEye (LIDR) insider transaction an open-market sale?

No, the filing states that no shares of stock were sold. The transaction represents a net settlement where shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of a restricted stock unit award, rather than a discretionary sale into the market.

How many AEye (LIDR) shares does Andrew S. Hughes own after the transaction?

Following the reported tax-withholding disposition, Andrew S. Hughes beneficially owned 185,443 shares of AEye common stock directly. This figure reflects his remaining holdings after 16,482 shares were withheld in connection with the restricted stock unit vesting event.

Who is the insider involved in this AEye (LIDR) Form 4 filing?

The insider is Andrew S. Hughes, who serves as Secretary & General Counsel of AEye, Inc. He is an officer but not a director or 10% owner. The filing reports his direct holdings and a tax-withholding disposition related to equity compensation.

What is the transaction code F used in the AEye (LIDR) Form 4?

Transaction code F indicates payment of an exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities. In this case, it denotes shares withheld from a restricted stock unit vesting to satisfy tax obligations, with no open-market sale of AEye common stock.