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Liquidity Services (LQDT) EVP Daunt logs tiny share sale and option exercise

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Liquidity Services Inc. executive John Daunt reported routine equity compensation activity and a very small share sale. The Daunt Family Trust sold 39.09 shares of common stock at $39.09 per share, leaving it with 38,086 shares immediately after that sale and 41,373 shares after a subsequent option exercise.

The trust then acquired 3,287 common shares through the exercise of stock options at an exercise price of $21.62 per share. Daunt also continues to hold multiple stock option and restricted stock unit grants, many of which vest or become exercisable over time based on Liquidity Services’ achievement of specified financial milestones.

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Insider Daunt John
Role EVP, Chief Commercial Officer
Sold 39.09 shs ($2K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Stock Option Grant 3,287 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 3,287 $21.62 $71K
Sale Common Stock 39.09 $39.09 $2K
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Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option Grant — 15,413 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 41,373 shares (Indirect, By The Daunt Family Trust); Restricted Stock Unit Grant — 5,177 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. 12/48th of this option grant vested on January 1, 2023 and thereafter, an additional 1/48th will vest each month for thirty-six months. Each restricted stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Liquidity Services, Inc. Common Stock. These restricted stock units vest, if at all, based on the Issuer's achievement of certain financial milestones. These options become exercisable, if at all, based on the Issuer's achievement of certain financial milestones. 12/48th of this option grant vested on January 1, 2024 and thereafter, an additional 1/48th will vest each month for thirty-six months. 12/48th of this option grant vested on January 1, 2025 and thereafter, an additional 1/48th will vest each month for thirty-six months. These options became fully exercisable on January 1, 2024. Twenty-five percent of this restricted stock unit grant vests on each of January 1, 2026, January 1, 2027, January 1, 2028 and January 1, 2029. 12/48th of this option grant vested on January 1, 2026, and, thereafter, an additional 1/48th will vest each month for thirty-six months. Twenty-five percent of this restricted stock unit grant vests on each of January 1, 2024, January 1, 2025, January 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027. Twenty-five percent of this restricted stock unit grant vests on each of January 1, 2025, January 1, 2026, January 1, 2027 and January 1, 2028. Twenty-five percent of this restricted stock unit grant vests on each of January 1, 2027, January 1, 2028, January 1, 2029 and January 1, 2030. 12/48th of this option grant will vest on January 1, 2027, and, thereafter, an additional 1/48th will vest each month for thirty-six months.
Shares sold 39.09 shares Open-market sale at $39.09/share by Daunt Family Trust
Sale price $39.09/share Price for 39.09 Liquidity Services common shares sold
Options exercised 3,287 shares Common shares acquired via stock option exercise
Option exercise price $21.62/share Exercise price for 3,287 stock options converted to shares
Indirect holdings after transactions 41,373 shares Daunt Family Trust Liquidity Services common stock
Largest option grant 24,800 underlying shares Stock option grant at $23.52, expiring 2035-10-29
Largest RSU grant 25,750 units Restricted stock unit grant expiring 2030-01-01
Stock Option Grant financial
"security_title": "Stock Option Grant""
Restricted Stock Unit Grant financial
"security_title": "Restricted Stock Unit Grant""
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"transaction_action": "derivative exercise/conversion""
Daunt Family Trust financial
"nature_of_ownership": "By The Daunt Family Trust""
financial milestones financial
"vest, if at all, based on the Issuer's achievement of certain financial milestones."
vesting financial
"12/48th of this option grant vested on January 1, 2023 and thereafter, an additional 1/48th will vest each month"
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.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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).
X
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*
Daunt John

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O LIQUIDITY SERVICES, INC.
6931 ARLINGTON ROAD SUITE 460

(Street)
BETHESDA MARYLAND 20814

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC [ LQDT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP, Chief Commercial Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/26/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/26/2026M3,287A$21.6241,373IBy The Daunt Family Trust
Common Stock06/26/2026S39.09D$39.0938,086IBy The Daunt Family Trust
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit Grant(2) (10)01/01/2027Common Stock5,1775,177D
Restricted Stock Unit Grant(2) (11)01/01/2028Common Stock9,6629,662D
Restricted Stock Unit Grant(2) (8)01/01/2029Common Stock16,57516,575D
Restricted Stock Unit Grant(2) (12)01/01/2030Common Stock25,75025,750D
Restricted Stock Unit Grant(2) (3)01/01/2027Common Stock3,8653,865D
Restricted Stock Unit Grant(2) (3)01/01/2029Common Stock11,05011,050D
Restricted Stock Unit Grant(2) (3)01/01/2030Common Stock25,75025,750D
Stock Option Grant$9.46 (7)12/01/2030Common Stock1,2751,275D
Stock Option Grant$22.2 (1)12/07/2031Common Stock2,0962,096D
Stock Option Grant$14 (5)12/23/2032Common Stock7,0037,003D
Stock Option Grant$17.31 (6)12/22/2033Common Stock11,39011,390D
Stock Option Grant$21.6206/26/2026M3,287 (9)10/30/2034Common Stock18,700$015,413D
Stock Option Grant$23.52 (13)10/29/2035Common Stock24,80024,800D
Stock Option Grant$6.11 (4)12/04/2028Common Stock10,06610,066D
Stock Option Grant$22.2 (4)12/07/2031Common Stock4,6444,644D
Stock Option Grant$14 (4)12/23/2032Common Stock15,69215,692D
Stock Option Grant$17.31 (4)12/22/2033Common Stock12,36512,365D
Stock Option Grant$21.62 (4)10/30/2034Common Stock12,33012,330D
Stock Option Grant$23.52 (4)10/29/2035Common Stock24,80024,800D
Explanation of Responses:
1. 12/48th of this option grant vested on January 1, 2023 and thereafter, an additional 1/48th will vest each month for thirty-six months.
2. Each restricted stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Liquidity Services, Inc. Common Stock.
3. These restricted stock units vest, if at all, based on the Issuer's achievement of certain financial milestones.
4. These options become exercisable, if at all, based on the Issuer's achievement of certain financial milestones.
5. 12/48th of this option grant vested on January 1, 2024 and thereafter, an additional 1/48th will vest each month for thirty-six months.
6. 12/48th of this option grant vested on January 1, 2025 and thereafter, an additional 1/48th will vest each month for thirty-six months.
7. These options became fully exercisable on January 1, 2024.
8. Twenty-five percent of this restricted stock unit grant vests on each of January 1, 2026, January 1, 2027, January 1, 2028 and January 1, 2029.
9. 12/48th of this option grant vested on January 1, 2026, and, thereafter, an additional 1/48th will vest each month for thirty-six months.
10. Twenty-five percent of this restricted stock unit grant vests on each of January 1, 2024, January 1, 2025, January 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027.
11. Twenty-five percent of this restricted stock unit grant vests on each of January 1, 2025, January 1, 2026, January 1, 2027 and January 1, 2028.
12. Twenty-five percent of this restricted stock unit grant vests on each of January 1, 2027, January 1, 2028, January 1, 2029 and January 1, 2030.
13. 12/48th of this option grant will vest on January 1, 2027, and, thereafter, an additional 1/48th will vest each month for thirty-six months.
/s/ Mark A. Shaffer, by power of attorney06/30/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did LQDT executive John Daunt report in this Form 4?

John Daunt reported a very small sale and an option exercise. The Daunt Family Trust sold 39.09 Liquidity Services shares at $39.09 each and acquired 3,287 shares by exercising stock options with a $21.62 exercise price.

How many Liquidity Services (LQDT) shares does the Daunt Family Trust hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, The Daunt Family Trust holds 41,373 Liquidity Services common shares. This reflects a 39.09-share sale followed by an option exercise adding 3,287 shares, according to the Form 4’s post-transaction ownership figures.

What stock options did John Daunt exercise in the latest LQDT Form 4 filing?

The filing shows an exercise of 3,287 stock options into Liquidity Services common shares at an exercise price of $21.62 per share. These exercised options were previously granted and increased the Daunt Family Trust’s indirect common stock holdings.

Does John Daunt still hold Liquidity Services stock options after this Form 4?

Yes. The derivative holdings table lists multiple remaining stock option grants on Liquidity Services common stock, with exercise prices ranging from $6.11 to $23.52 and expirations between 2028 and 2035, all reported as directly owned by Daunt.

What restricted stock units (RSUs) are reported for LQDT executive John Daunt?

The Form 4 shows several restricted stock unit grants, each economically equivalent to one Liquidity Services common share. These RSUs vest in scheduled tranches between 2024 and 2030, with some vesting tied to the company achieving specified financial milestones.

Are John Daunt’s Liquidity Services equity awards subject to performance conditions?

Some awards are performance-based. Footnotes state that certain restricted stock units and stock options vest or become exercisable only if Liquidity Services meets specified financial milestones, while others follow time-based vesting schedules on set future dates.