What are Jon D. Sawyer’s total direct OMEX share holdings after this grant?

Following the restricted stock award, Jon D. Sawyer directly holds 88,926 shares of Odyssey Marine common stock. This figure reflects his updated direct ownership position as reported in the Form 4, excluding the additional indirect holdings reported through related accounts.

Odyssey Marine (OMEX) director awarded 9,346 restricted shares

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sawyer Jon D reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Odyssey Marine Exploration director Jon D. Sawyer received an equity grant of 9,346 shares of common stock as a restricted stock award. The award was granted at no cash cost and is scheduled to vest on May 14, 2026, according to the footnote.

After this grant, Sawyer directly holds 88,926 shares of Odyssey Marine common stock. He also has indirect holdings reported as 417 shares through his wife's IRA and 10,455 shares through a limited partnership. The filing shows no open-market buys or sales, only this compensation-related share award and updated ownership totals.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Sawyer Jon D

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	9,346	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 88,926 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 10,455 shares (Indirect, By Ltd. Partnership)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock award: 9,346 shares Direct holdings after grant: 88,926 shares Indirect holdings via wife’s IRA: 417 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Restricted stock award 9,346 shares Grant of common stock to director; price $0.0000/share

Direct holdings after grant 88,926 shares Common stock directly owned by Jon D. Sawyer after award

Indirect holdings via wife’s IRA 417 shares Common stock held indirectly through wife's IRA

Indirect holdings via limited partnership 10,455 shares Common stock held indirectly through a limited partnership

Vesting date for restricted stock May 14, 2026 Footnote states restricted stock awards vest on this date

Grant price per share $0.0000/share Reported transaction price for the 9,346-share restricted stock award

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Awards, IRA, Ltd. Partnership, Form 4, +1 more

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Restricted Stock Awards financial

"Restricted Stock Awards vest on May 14, 2026"

Restricted stock awards are company shares given to employees or executives that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions — like staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets — are met, like a gift that is locked in a safe until rules are satisfied. Investors care because these awards tie management’s pay to company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding when they become tradable (dilution), and may signal expected future selling pressure or commitment to long-term growth.

IRA financial

"nature_of_ownership": "By Wife's IRA""

An individual retirement account (IRA) is a savings account designed to help people put aside money for their retirement, often with tax advantages that encourage long-term savings. It matters to investors because it can grow over time, providing financial security later in life, and offers benefits that can reduce current taxes or allow investments to compound more effectively.

Ltd. Partnership financial

"nature_of_ownership": "By Ltd. Partnership""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/18/2026 - 04:05 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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:			0.5

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^*

Sawyer Jon D

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

10954 E. WILDCAT HILL ROAD

(Street)

SCOTTSDALE

ARIZONA

85262

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION INC [ "OMEX" ]

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)
05/14/2026

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)
Common Stock	05/14/2026		A⁽¹⁾		9,346	A	$0	88,926	D
Common Stock								10,455	I	By Ltd. Partnership
Common Stock								417	I	By Wife's IRA

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)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted Stock Awards vest on May 14, 2026

	/s/ Jon D. Sawyer	05/15/2026
	** 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).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Jon D. Sawyer report in this OMEX Form 4 filing?

Jon D. Sawyer reported receiving 9,346 shares of Odyssey Marine common stock as a restricted stock award. The filing also updates his direct and indirect share ownership totals, without showing any open-market purchases or sales of OMEX shares.

How many Odyssey Marine (OMEX) shares did the director receive?

The director received 9,346 shares of Odyssey Marine common stock as a grant. These shares were issued as a restricted stock award at no cash cost, increasing his directly held position as part of his overall compensation rather than a market purchase.

When do Jon D. Sawyer’s restricted OMEX shares vest?

The restricted stock awards are scheduled to vest on May 14, 2026. Vesting means the director must remain eligible until that date for the 9,346 granted shares to become fully owned and no longer subject to forfeiture conditions described in the award.

What indirect Odyssey Marine (OMEX) holdings does the Form 4 show?

The Form 4 shows 417 OMEX shares held indirectly through the director’s wife's IRA and 10,455 shares held indirectly through a limited partnership. These positions are reported as indirect ownership interests, separate from his directly owned 88,926 shares of common stock.

Did the Odyssey Marine director buy or sell OMEX shares on the market?

The filing does not show any open-market purchases or sales of OMEX shares. It reports a grant of 9,346 restricted shares at a price of $0.0000 per share, indicating a compensation award, plus updated totals for his direct and indirect share ownership.