Peraso (NASDAQ: PRSO) director granted 50,000 RSUs award 1/7/26

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Peraso Inc. director Andreas Melder reported receiving an award of 50,000 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units on January 7, 2026. The RSUs each represent a right to receive one share of Peraso common stock once they vest.

The entire award vests and becomes non-forfeitable on January 7, 2027, or earlier if the next annual stockholder meeting occurs before that date. Following this equity grant, Melder beneficially owns 51,851 shares of Peraso common stock directly.

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^*

Melder Andreas

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2033 GATEWAY PLACE, SUITE 500

(Street)

SAN JOSE CA 95110

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Peraso Inc. [ PRSO ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/07/2026

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	01/07/2026		A		50,000(1)	A	$0.00	51,851	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. Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") award granted on January 7, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock once vested. The entire award vests and becomes non-forfeitable on January 7, 2027, or, if earlier, the date of the next annual meeting of stockholders of the Issuer following January 7, 2026.

	/s/ James Sullivan by power of attorney	01/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Peraso (PRSO) report for Andreas Melder?

Peraso reported that director Andreas Melder received an award of 50,000 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units on January 7, 2026.

How do the new Peraso (PRSO) RSUs for Andreas Melder vest?

The 50,000 RSUs granted to Andreas Melder vest and become non-forfeitable on January 7, 2027, or, if earlier, on the date of Peraso's next annual meeting of stockholders following January 7, 2026.

What does each RSU granted to Andreas Melder by Peraso (PRSO) represent?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Peraso Inc. common stock once the unit has vested.

How many Peraso (PRSO) shares does Andreas Melder own after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported RSU grant, Andreas Melder beneficially owns 51,851 shares of Peraso common stock directly.

Is the reported Peraso (PRSO) transaction a purchase or a grant?

The transaction is coded as "A" (acquired) and reflects an equity award of restricted stock units at a price of $0.00 per share, rather than an open-market stock purchase.

What role does Andreas Melder hold at Peraso (PRSO)?

According to the report, Andreas Melder serves as a director of Peraso Inc. and is not listed as an officer or 10% owner.