MaxLinear (MXL) director granted 1,963 restricted stock units in equity award

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BEAVER CAROLYN reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

MAXLINEAR, INC director Carolyn Beaver received a grant of 1,963 restricted stock units (RSUs). These RSUs give her the right to receive an equal number of MaxLinear common shares at vesting. Following the grant, she holds 1,963 RSUs directly.

The award vests in full if she continues serving as a director until the earlier of May 1, 2027, or the date immediately before the next annual stockholder meeting. No shares were bought or sold in the market; this is a stock-based compensation grant.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider BEAVER CAROLYN

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	1,963	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 1,963 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of MaxLinear, Inc. Common Stock. Subject to the Reporting Person's continuing as a Director (as defined in the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan) through such date, one hundred percent (100%) of the RSUs subject to the award will vest on the earlier to occur of May 1, 2027 or the date immediately preceding the next annual meeting of stockholders.

Key Figures

RSU grant size: 1,963 RSUs Shares underlying RSUs: 1,963 shares Holdings after grant: 1,963 RSUs +3 more

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RSU grant size 1,963 RSUs Restricted Stock Units awarded to director on May 20, 2026

Shares underlying RSUs 1,963 shares Each RSU represents one share of common stock

Holdings after grant 1,963 RSUs Total RSUs following the reported transaction

Vesting date trigger May 1, 2027 Full vesting or earlier date before next annual meeting

Vesting proportion 100% All RSUs vest in a single tranche at the vesting event

Grant price per RSU $0.00 Equity compensation grant, no cash paid per unit

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, RSU, Equity Incentive Plan

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"security_title: Restricted Stock Units"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

RSU financial

"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right"

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation, usually with certain restrictions or conditions, such as remaining with the company for a set period. When these restrictions lift, employees receive actual shares that they can sell or hold. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock supply and reflect the company's commitment to attracting and retaining talent.

Equity Incentive Plan financial

"as defined in the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan"

An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/22/2026 - 05:35 PM

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^*

BEAVER CAROLYN

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O MAXLINEAR, INC.

5966 LA PLACE COURT, SUITE 100

(Street)

CARLSBAD

CALIFORNIA

92008

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MAXLINEAR, INC [ MXL ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/20/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	05/20/2026		A		1,963		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Common Stock	1,963	$0	1,963	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of MaxLinear, Inc. Common Stock.

2. Subject to the Reporting Person's continuing as a Director (as defined in the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan) through such date, one hundred percent (100%) of the RSUs subject to the award will vest on the earlier to occur of May 1, 2027 or the date immediately preceding the next annual meeting of stockholders.

Remarks:

	/s/ Connie Kwong, as Attorney-in-Fact	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did MaxLinear (MXL) report for director Carolyn Beaver?

MaxLinear reported that director Carolyn Beaver received a grant of 1,963 restricted stock units. These RSUs are a form of equity compensation and convert into the same number of common shares if the vesting conditions are met over time.

How many MaxLinear (MXL) shares are tied to Carolyn Beaver’s new RSU award?

The award covers 1,963 restricted stock units, each representing one MaxLinear common share. If all vesting conditions are satisfied, she can receive up to 1,963 common shares, aligning her compensation more closely with shareholder interests through equity.

When do Carolyn Beaver’s MaxLinear (MXL) RSUs vest according to the filing?

All 1,963 RSUs vest 100% on the earlier of May 1, 2027, or the date immediately before MaxLinear’s next annual stockholder meeting. Vesting is conditioned on her continuing to serve as a director through that vesting date under the company’s equity plan.

Did Carolyn Beaver buy or sell MaxLinear (MXL) shares on the market in this Form 4?

No, the Form 4 shows a grant of 1,963 restricted stock units, not an open-market purchase or sale. The RSUs were awarded at no cash cost as stock-based compensation, and she did not report any market trades in this particular filing.

What does each RSU represent in Carolyn Beaver’s MaxLinear (MXL) award?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of MaxLinear common stock. She only receives the underlying shares if the vesting requirements are met, linking the value of her compensation directly to the company’s share performance.